WP/6614/2026 of M/s. Siva Sai Constructions, Vs THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH on 9 March 2026

1. The State of Energy Depa District–5223

2. The Andhra Limited, Rep. Tiruchunoor R

3. The Superint Puttaparthy, S

4. The Executiv Satya Sai Dis Petition under Art the circumstances sta may be pleased to iss particularly one in the n on part of the respo Petitioner’s HT Service disconnection order AT been suspended by t exercise of power and Electricity Act, 2003 a and Constitutional Righ 300-A of the Consti E HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRAD AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) DAY, THE TENTH DAY OF MARCH O THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX PRESENT ABLE SRI JUSTICE NINALA JAYAS RIT PETITION No.6614 OF 2026 uctions, Kutagulla, Kadiri Rep. by eeth Reddy, S/o.K.V.Ramesh Reddy Office at Kutugaulla Village, Kut strict. D Andhra Pradesh, Rep by its Princip artment, Secretariat Buildings, Velaga

8. Pradesh South Power Distribution ., by its Chairman and Managing Dire Road, Tirupati–517501. ending Engineer, APSPDCL, Sri Sat Sri Satya Sai District–515134. ve Engineer, APSPDCL, Kadiri Divisio strict–515591. ...R ticle 226 of the Constitution of India p ted in the affidavit filed therewith, th sue an appropriate Writ, Order or d nature of Writ of Mandamus, declarin ondents in reconnecting the pow e Connection No.SSS1132 (ATP 113 TP-1183/PCB/ZO/KNL/2025 dated 08 this Hon’ble Court as arbitrary, illeg contrary to the well established lega nd apart from being violative of the hts guaranteed to me under Articles 1 itution of India and consequent DESH

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32) though the 8.01.2026 has gal, colorable al principles of Fundamental 14, 19, 21 and ly direct the respondents to reconnect the Petitioner Service in Connection. No. SSS1132 (ATP1132) at Sy.No.436, 436-B, 440, 440-7B, 447, 805-3, 805- 3B, 813, 813-B, 814, 814-B, Kutagulla Village, Kadiri Mandal, Sri Satya Sai District, forthwith and pass such other order or orders as it deems fit and necessary for the facts and circumstances of the case. I.A. 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 direct the Respondents to reconnect the petitioner’s Service Connection No.SSS1132 (ATP1132) at Sy.No.436, 436-B, 440, 440-7B, 447, 805-3, 805-3B, 813, 813-B, 814, 814-B, Kutagulla Village, Kadiri Mandal, Sri Satya Sai District forthwith by considering the representations dated 19.02.2026 and 04.03.2026, pending disposal of the Writ Petition and pass such other order or orders as it deems fit and necessary for the facts and circumstances of the case.

Counsel for the Petitioner : Mr.B.Abhay Siddhanth Mootha

Counsel for Respondent No.1: G.P. for Energy

This Court made the following ORDER:

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr.Venkata Rama Rao Kota, learned Standing Counsel for the Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (APSPDCL) representing the respondent Nos.2 to 4. Both the learned counsel agreed for disposal of the writ petition, at the stage of admission.

2. The writ petition is filed seeking the following relief: “ … to issue an appropriate Writ, Order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the inaction on part of the respondents in reconnecting the power supply of Petitioner’s HT Service Connection No.SSS1132 (ATP 1132) though the disconnection order ATP-1183/PCB/ZO/KNL/2025 dated 08.01.2026 has been suspended by this Hon’ble Court as arbitrary, illegal, colorable exercise of power and contrary to the well established legal principles of Electricity Act, 2003 and apart from being violative of the Fundamental and Constitutional Rights guaranteed to me under Articles 14, 19, 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to reconnect the Petitioner Service in Connection. No. SSS1132 (ATP1132) at Sy.No.436, 436-B, 440, 440-7B, 447, 805-3, 805-3B, 813, 813-B, 814, 814-B, Kutagulla Village, Kadiri Mandal, Sri Satya Sai District, forthwith …”

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner made submissions with reference to the averments made in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition and the orders passed by the Hon’ble Division Bench in Writ Petition No.1849 of 2026, dated 22.1.2026. He submits that the power supply to the petitioner–Stone Crushing Unit was disconnected, pursuant to an order dated 08.1.2026 issued by the Joint Chief Environmental Engineer, A.P. Pollution Control Board, Kurnool Zone, Kurnool. He submits that the Hon’ble Division Bench was pleased to stay operation of the said order, with a rider that the petitioner will not be permitted to operate without valid Consent to Operate (CTO) and without making compliance of the conditions of a valid CTO, if any. He submits that subsequent to the said order passed by the Hon’ble Division Bench, the A.P.P.C.B., Zonal Office, Kurnool, vide Consent Order dated 25.2.2026 granted consent to the petitioner to operate Stone Crushing Unit and the said order is valid for the period ending with 31.10.2026. He submits that though the petitioner has brought to the notice of the concerned Authority about the said order and the difficulty being faced by the petitioner in not carrying out its operations and levy of Rs.5.00 lakhs towards monthly minimum demand charges, the power supply is not restored. He submits that under the said circumstances, the petitioner is constrained to approach this Court.

4. On the other hand, Mr.Venkata Rama Rao Kota, learned Standing Counsel submits that as per his instructions, the petitioner has not placed a copy of the said Consent Order dated 25.2.2026 on record and if the petitioner approaches the concerned authorities, necessary action would be taken by them.

5. In reply, the learned counsel for the petitioner states that the petitioner would address appropriate communication to the respondent No.3 along with a copy of the Consent Order dated 25.2.2026 and on receipt of the same, necessary action may be directed to be taken, without any delay.

6. In the light of the submissions made, the writ petition is disposed of, leaving it open to the petitioner to approach the respondent No.3 with appropriate representation and on receipt of the same, the respondent No.3 shall take necessary action forthwith. There shall be no order as to costs. Miscellaneous petitions pending, if any, shall stand closed.

____________________ NINALA JAYASURYA,J March 10, 2026

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SECTION OFFICER To,

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep by its Principal Secretary, Energy Department, Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi, Guntur District. 52238

2. The Andhra Pradesh South Power Distribution Corporation Limited, Rep., by its Chairman and Managing Director, Office at Tiruchunoor Road, Tirupati. 517501

3. The Superintending Engineer, APSPDCL Sri Satya Sai Circle, Puttaparthy, Sri Satya Sai District. 515134

4. The Executive Engineer, , APSPDCL Kadiri Division, Kadiri, Sri Satya Sai District. 515591

5. One CC to SRI B.ABHAY SIDDHANTH MOOTHA Advocate [OPUC]

6. Two CCs to GP FOR ENERGY High Court of Andhra Pradesh [OUT]

7. Two CD Copies

HIGH COURT NJSJ DATED:10/03/2026

ORDER

WP NO. 6614 OF 2026