Andhra Pradesh High Court
WP/19022/2026 of G. Mekalaiah Vs The State of Andhra Pradesh, on 13 July 2026
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APHC010356402026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
AT AMARAVATI
(Special Original Jurisdiction)
TUESDAY, THE 14th DAY OF JULY 2026
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY
WRIT PETITION NO: 19022/2026
Between:
1. G. MEKALAIAH, S/O. PEDDA ANKAIAH AGED ABOUT 51
YEARS, OCC. DRIVER, E. 627468, O/O. MARKAPUR DEPOT, APSRTC, R/O. MODDULAPALLI VILLAGE, PEDDA YASAVARAM
POST MARKAPURAM MANDAL, MARKAPURAM DISTRICT.
...PETITIONER
AND
1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL
SECRETARY, TRANSPORT AND ROADS AND BUILDING
DEPARTMENT,
VELAGAPUDI,
AMARAVATHI,
GUNTUR
DISTRICT-522238
2. THE
ANDHRA
PRADESH
STATE
ROAD
TRANSPORT
CORPORATION, REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR CUM
VICE-CHAIRMAN,
PANDIT
NEHRU
BUS
STATION,
VIJAYAWADA, N.T.R.DISTRICT-520001
3. THE DEPOT MANAGER, A.P.S.R.T.C. MARKAPURAM DEPOT, MARKAPURAM MARKAPURAM DISTRICT-523316
...RESPONDENT(S):
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased topleased to issue writ or order more in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents 2 and 3 more particularly respondent No.3 suspended the petitioner vide proceedings in No. E2/2(08)/2026-MRKP dated. 02.07.2026 in violation of Serial No.
3.2.3. of Annexure- II of the circular No. PD 01/2019, dated. 01.01.2019, Violative of principles of natural justice, without preliminary enquiry, denying of denial of reasonable opportunity, and accordingly set aside the suspension order No. E2/2(08)/2026-MRKP dated 02.07.2026 issued by the 3rd respondent and consequently to direct the respondents 2 and 3 to reinstate the petitioner in service along with all consequential benefits etc., including the salary and continuity of service from the suspension period and pass IA NO: 1 OF 2026
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to suspend the; orders of the 3’rdrespondent vide proceedings in No. E2/2(08)/2026-MRKF dated: 02.07.2026 by reinstate the petitioner into service as Driver in Marakapuram Depot and pass Counsel for the Petitioner:
1. PAMARTHI KAMESWARA RAO
Counsel for the Respondent(S):
1. GP FOR SERVICES II
The Court made the following:
WRIT PETITION No.19022 of 2026
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ORDER:
1. At the time of hearing, learned counsel for the Petitioner seeks permission of the Court to withdraw the Writ Petition.
2. Permission is accorded.
3. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn.
4. No order as to costs.
5. As a sequel, miscellaneous petitions, pending if any, shall stand closed. ________________________ JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY
Date: 14.07.2026 chs Whether the order is: Speaking ✔ Reasoned
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