Andhra Pradesh High Court
WP/14446/2026 of Vuribindi Naresh, Vs The State of Andhra Pradesh, on 15 June 2026
HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3460] TUESDAY, THE SIXTEENTH DAY OF JUNE TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY WRIT PETITION NO: 14446/2026 Between: 1. VURIBINDI NARESH,, S/O PENCHAL REDDY, R/O. 7-1-367, GANDHI
APHC010257172026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
AT AMARAVATI
(Special Original Jurisdiction)
TUESDAY,THE SIXTEENTH DAY OF JUNE
TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY
WRIT PETITION NO: 14446/2026
Between:
1. VURIBINDI NARESH,, S/O PENCHAL REDDY, R/O. 7-1-367, GANDHI NAGAR, BADVEL, MUNICIPALITY AREA, BADVEL, KADAPA, ANDHRA PRADESH- 516227.
2. YANAKI SIVAIAH,, S/O, SAMBAIAH, R/O. 6-3-358, NUR
BASHA COLONY SIDDHOUT ROAD, BADVEL, KADAPA, ANDHRA PRADESH-516227.
3. MATLI SUJATHA,, D/O. MATLI RAMA CHANDRA REDDY, R/O. 7-1-368, GANDHI NAGAR, SIDDAVATAM ROAD, BADVEL, KADAPA, ANDHRA PRADESH- 516227.
...PETITIONER(S)
AND
1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRI.
SECRETARY,
WATER
RESOURCES
(R
AND
R)
DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR
DISTRICT.522238
2. THE CHIEF ENGINEER, , NTR TELUGU GANGA PROJECT
TIRUPATI, CHITTOOR (TIRUPATI) DISTRICT.-517501
3. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, YSR KADAPA DISTRICT, - 516001
4. THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, SOMASILA PROJECT
DARGAMITTA, SPS NELLORE DISTRICT.-524003
...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 pass orders in exercise of extraordinary powers under Article 226 of the Constitution particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring the of respondents' action in not providing employment to the petitioners in terms of G.O. Ms. No. 98 Irrigation Department Dt. 15.4.1986 and Memo. No. 7321/R and R-A2/2013-1 Dt. 22.8.2013 on pass with the persons to whom the employment was provided as directed by the Honble Court in bench of WP No. 40372 of 2018 dated 09.11.2018, WP. No.1421,1432 and 1437 of 2021 W. P No. 33814
of 2025. as arbitrary, illegal, discriminatory and violative of right to life. Article 14, 19, 21, and 300 A of the of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to consider the candidature of petitioners for employment forth with at par with the candidates 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 pleased to direct the Respondents, to consider petitioners representation dated 06.01.2026 for providing employment in terms of G.O. Ms. No. 98 Irrigation Department Dt. 15.4.1986 and Memo. No. 7321/R& R-A2/2013-1
Dt. 22.8.2013 and pass
Counsel for the Petitioner(S):
1. DASARI CHANDRA SEKHAR
Counsel for the Respondent(S):
1. GP FOR SERVICES II
The Court made the following:
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ORDER:
1. The present Writ Petition is filed questioning the inaction of the Respondents in not providing employment to the Petitioners in terms of G.O.Ms.No.98, Irrigation (PROJ. WING) Department, dated 15.04.1986 and Memo No.7321/R&R-A2/2013-1 dated 22.08.2013, as illegal and arbitrary.
2. The lands of the Petitioner Nos.1, 2 and 3 were acquired at Gattupalli, Gopavaram Mandal, Kadapa District, Upparapalli and Gattupalli, Kapada District respectively, for the purpose of the Telugu Ganga Project in the year 1986. As per G.O.Ms.No.98 dated 15.04.1986, employment was to be offered to the members of the displaced families or their dependents. The Petitioners, being the dependents of the original landowners, applied for employment in terms of the said G.O. However, though their names were not reflected in the shortlisted eligible persons, their cases were not considered for employment. Hence, this Writ Petition was filed.
3. Learned counsel for the Petitioners 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 cases. Learned counsel further submits that the land acquisition took place in 1986 and, despite the lapse of more than 39 years, employment has still not been provided.
4. Learned Assistant Government Pleader does not dispute that the Petitioners are shortlisted for employment and submits that their cases 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 Petitioners were acquired way back in 1986, 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 cases of the Petitioners for employment on par with similarly placed persons, as expeditiously as possible. There shall be no order as to costs.
7. As a sequel, pending applications, if any, shall stand closed. __________________ NYAPATHY VIJAY, J Date: 16.06.2026 chs
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