Andhra Pradesh High Court
WP/17793/2026 of CMA Nayeem Ahmed , Vs THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH on 2 July 2026
reserved for orders : Date of pronouncement : 03-07-2026 Date of uploading : APHC010321902026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3460] FRIDAY, THE 3rd DAY OF JULY 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY WRIT PETITION NO: 17793/2026
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APHC010321902026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
AT AMARAVATI
(Special Original Jurisdiction)
FRIDAY, THE 3rd DAY OF JULY 2026
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY
WRIT PETITION NO: 17793/2026
Between:
C.M.A Nayeem Ahmed ,
...PETITIONER
AND
The State Of Andhra Pradesh and Others
...RESPONDENT(S)
Counsel for the Petitioner:
1. T V V KOTESWARA RAO
Counsel for the Respondent(S):
1. GP FOR SERVICES I
The Court made the following:
THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY
WRIT PETITION NO: 17793 of 2026
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The present Writ Petition is filed to declare the action of the Respondents in not considering the case of the Petitioner for promotion to the post of Special Grade Municipal Commissioner without reference to the Charge Memorandum issued vide G.O.R.T.No.805 MA & UD (Vig.III) Department, dated 18.08.2025 as illegal and arbitrary.
2. The Petitioner has been working as Municipal Commissioner Grade-I since 2022. It is stated that now he is eligible and qualified for promotion to the post of Special Grade Municipal Commissioner. While so, a Charge Memo was issued to the Petitioner vide G.O.R.T.No.805 MA & UD (Vig.III) Department, dated 18.08.2025, making certain allegations.
3. It is stated that after serving the above Charge Memorandums, the Petitioner submitted statement of defence refuting the aforesaid charge and enquiry is stated to be pending. In view of the pendency of the Charge Memorandum, the case of the Petitioner for promotion is not being considered. It was in that context, the present Writ Petition was filed.
4. Having heard the respective submissions, this Court is of the opinion that the case of the Petitioner for the post of Special Grade Municipal Commissioner can be considered for promotion in terms of G.O.Ms.No.257 General Administration (Ser.C) Department, dated 10.06.1999.
5. The Writ Petition is disposed of with following directions:
i) The Respondents are directed to consider the Petitioner’s case for promotion to the Post of Special Grade Municipal Commissioner subject to the Petitioner possessing requisite qualifications in terms of G.O.Ms.No.257, General Administration (Ser.C) Department, dated 10.06.1999.
(ii) There shall be no order as to costs.
As a sequel, miscellaneous petitions, pending if any, shall stand closed. __________________ NYAPATHY VIJAY, J Date: 03.07.2026
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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY
WRIT PETITION NO: 17793 of 2026 Dated: 03.07.2026
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