Andhra Pradesh High Court
WP/1353/2026 of T BALA VEERA KUMAR Vs THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH on 1 July 2026
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APHC010009912026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA
PRADESH
AT AMARAVATI
(Special Original Jurisdiction)
THURSDAY, THE 2nd DAY OF JULY 2026
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY
WRIT PETITION NO: 1353/2026
Between:
1. T BALA VEERA KUMAR, S/O T VEERABADRUDU, AGED
32 YEARS, OCC UN EMPLOYEE, R/O.H.NO. 10-48/A, KOTHABASAVAPURAM B.MATTAM MANDAL, YSR
KADAPA DISTRICT.516001
...PETITIONER
AND
1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS
PRINCIPAL
SECRETARY,
WATER
RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT, A.P., SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.522503
2. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR/ CHAIRMAN, DISTRICT
SELECTION
COMMITTEE,
YSR
KADAPA
DISTRICT.516001
3. THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, NTR TELUGU
GANGA
PROJECT
CIRCLE,
KADAPA,
YSR
DISTRICT.516001
...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 a Writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus by declaring the action of the respondents in not provding employment to the petitioner in any suitable post under displaced quota as per the guidelines issued under G.O.Ms.No.98
Irrigation, (PROJ.Wing) Department dated 15-4-1986 as highly illegal, arbitrary, discrimination and also in violation of Article 14,16 and 21 of Constitution of India and consequential the Hon'ble High court may pleased to direct the respondents herein to consider the pettiioner's claim for employment in any suitable post on par with others as per the as (PROJ.Wing) Department dated 15-4-1986per G.O.Ms.No.98 Irrigation and may 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 pleased to direct the respondents herein to consider representations dated 18-12- 2013 and dated 26-12- 2024 for appointment in any suitabie post as per G.O.Ms.No.98 Irrigation, (PROJ.Wing) Department dated 15-4-1986, pending, disposal of the writ petition and may pass IA NO: 2 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 May be pleased to vacate the interim orders dt. 19.01.2026 passed in W.P.No.1353
of 2026 and also dismiss this Writ Petition and pass Counsel for the Petitioner:
1. M R TAGORE
Counsel for the Respondent(S):
1. GP FOR SERVICES II
The Court made the following:
THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY
W.P.No.1353 of 2026
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1. The present Writ Petition is filed questioning the inaction of the Respondents in not providing employment to the Petitioner in terms of G.O.Ms.No.98, Irrigation (PROJ. WING) Department, dated 15.04.1986, as illegal and arbitrary.
2. The lands of the parents of the Petitioner were acquired at Obularajupalli Village of B. Mattam Mandal of Kadapa district, for the purpose of the Telugu Ganga Project in the years 1985. As per G.O.Ms.No.98, Irrigation (PROJ. WING) Department, dated 15.04.1986, employment was to be offered to the members of the displaced families or their dependents. The Petitioner, being the dependent of the original landowners, applied for employment in terms of the said G.O. Hence, this Writ Petition is filed.
3. Learned counsel for the Petitioner relies on the judgment of this Court in W.P.No.40372 of 2018 and batch, and
W.P.No.3445 of 2020, wherein employment was directed to be offered to the dependents of the landowners therein, and seeks similar relief in the present case. Learned counsel further submits that the land acquisition took place in 1985 and, despite the lapse of more than 40 years, employment has still not been provided.
4. Learned Assistant Government Pleader submits that case of the Petitioner will be considered and necessary action will be initiated for providing employment in terms of G.O.Ms.No.98 dated 15.04.1986, as per the rules in force.
5. Considering the fact that the lands of the parents of the Petitioner were acquired way back in 1985, the delay in providing employment cannot be justified; more so, as the employment was to be treated as part of the promised compensation.
6. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of, directing the Respondents to consider the case of the Petitioner for employment on par with similarly placed persons, as expeditiously as possible. There shall be no order as to costs.
As a sequel, miscellaneous petitions pending, if any, shall stand closed. __________________ NYAPATHY VIJAY, J Date: 02.07.2026 chs Whether the order is: Speaking ✔ Reasoned
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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY
WRIT PETITION NO:1353/2026 Dt. 02.07.2026
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