Andhra Pradesh High Court
WP/10791/2026 of INTI VENKATA APPA RAO Vs THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH on 21 April 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3208] WEDNESDAY, THE TWENTY SECOND DAY OF APRIL TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE D RAMESH WRIT PETITION NO: 10791/2026 Between: 1. INTI VENKATA APPA RAO, , S/O RAJU,, AGED
APHC010212392026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
AT AMARAVATI
(Special Original Jurisdiction)
WEDNESDAY,THE TWENTY SECOND DAY OF APRIL
TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE D RAMESH
WRIT PETITION NO: 10791/2026
Between:
1. INTI VENKATA APPA RAO, , S/O RAJU,, AGED ABOUT 44
YEARS, WORKING AS TAHSILDAR (ADHOC) PENDURTHI, VISAKHAPATNAM, R/O.H.NO.9-20-55/3, LAXMINARAYANA
NAGAR, 6TH STREET, ANAKAPALLI TOWN, ANAKAPALLI
DISTRICT
...PETITIONER
AND
1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP., BY ITS
PRINCIPAL
SECRETARY,
REVENUE
DEPARTMENT,
SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR
DISTRICT.
2. THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF LAND ADMINISTRATION, , GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH,MANGALAGIRI, GUNTUR DISTRICT
...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 an appropriate Writ, Order or Direction more particularly in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the Respondents in not considering the case of the petitioner for promotion to the post of
Tahsildar on regular basis, even though he is eligible and qualified, on the ground that Charge Memo vide 1) CCLA's Procg.No.REV02- 28022/42/2024(1)(C.No.2470188) dated 09-07- 2024 and 2) Memo No.RevOI- LANACCLV(ACBC)/61/2023- VID- V dated 04.01.2024
was issued and enquiry is pending, in spite of the fact, the allegations are of the year 2019 and 2021 and are in minor lapses, as arbitrary, illegal, in violation of Article 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the Respondents to consider the case of the petitioner for promotionto the post of Tahsildar on regular basis in terms of G.O.Ms.NO.257 General Administration (Ser-C) Department dated 10-6-1999 without reference to pendency of disciplinary proceedings 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 the case of the petitioner for promotion to the post of Tahsildar on regular basis in terms of G.O.Ms.NO.257 General Administration (Ser-C) Department dated 10-6-1999 without reference to pendency of disciplinary proceedings pending disposal of the above writ petition and to pass Counsel for the Petitioner:
1. SUBBA RAO KORRAPATI
Counsel for the Respondent(S):
1. GP FOR SERVICES I
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ORDER:
The present writ petition is filed questioning the action of the respondents in not considering the case of the petitioner for promotion to the post of Tahsildar on regular basis on the ground of pending the charge memo dated 09.07.2024 against him, as illegal and arbitrary.
2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.
3. A charge memo vide REV02-28022/42/2024-VIGILANCE II SEC-CCLA, dated 09.07.2024 was issued to the petitioner framing charges. The petitioner requesting the respondent-authorities to consider his case for promotion in view of G.O.Ms.No.257 dated 10.06.1999 taking into consideration the initiation of enquiry and the timing of issuance of the charge memo which was issued before promotions.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the respondents have not considered the case of the petitioner for promotion, despite his seniority and clean service record.
5. Learned Government Pleader appearing for the respondents on instructions submits that the individual’s candidature for promotion to the post of Tahsildar will be examined by the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) strictly in accordance with the rules in force, subject to eligibility and keeping in view the pending cases .
6. Having heard the respective submissions, this Court is of the opinion that the case of the petitioner for promotion to the post of Tahsildar, on regular basis can be considered in terms of G.O.Ms.No.257, dated 10.06.1999.
7. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing the respondents to consider the petitioner’s case for promotion to the post of Tahsildar on regular basis subject to the petitioner possessing requisite qualifications in terms of G.O.Ms.No.257, General Administration (Ser.C) Department, dated 10.06.1999 and also conclude the enquiry, if any pending, in terms of G.O.Ms.No.91, General Administration (Ser.C) Department, dated 12.09.2022. There shall be no order as to costs. As a sequel, miscellaneous petitions pending, if any, shall stand closed. _______________________ JUSTICE D.RAMESH
Date:22.04.2026 RMD
THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE D.RAMESH
WRIT PETITION NO: 10791 of 2026
Dated:22.04.2026
RMD