WP/15625/2016 of Pothala Appalanaidu Vs The Deputy Inspector General of Police, on 23 November 2025

1. POTHALA APPALANAIDU, S/O P.SIMHACHALAM, AGED 55 YEARS, PEDANAIDUPALEM VILLAGE, SABBAVARAM POST & MANDAL, VISAKHAPATNAM DISTRICT.

2. POTHALA APPARAO, S/O P. POLIPALLI, AGED 52 YEARS, KOTHAROAD JUNCTION, PEDANAIDUPALEM VILLAGE, SABBAVARAM POST & MANDAL, VISAKHAPATNAM DISTRICT.

3. P.V.GIRIDHAR, S/O P.PRAKASH RAO, ADVOCATE, AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS, HINDU, RESIDING AT SHOP NO.2, 2ND FLOOR, ANNAPURNA COMPLEX, OPP. RAMALAXMI ESTATES, PEDAWALTAIR, VISAKHAPATNAM, VISAKHAPATNAM DISTRICT

...PETITIONER(S) AND

1. THE DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, Head of the Branch, Central Bureau of Investigation, Anti Corruption Branch, 1-83- 21/4, M.V.P. Colony, Sector-8, Visakhapatnam - 530 017.

...RESPONDENT 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 to issue an appropriate Writ, Order or Direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondent in not considering the petitioners' representation vide Lr. No. C/CBIACB- HQNPT-VSP/001/2016 dated 13.01.2016 against the culprits mentioned in the

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above representation pertaining to, fraud, irregularities and criminal misconduct at Visakhapatnam Port Trust and paving path to huge economic loss to the State Exchequer, as illegal, arbitrary, contrary to law, colourable exercise of powers, violation of principles of natural justice vested in the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondent to act immediately to take action against the culprits as mentioned in the letter vide Lr. No. C/CBI-ACB-HQ/VPT-VSP/001/2016 dated 13.01.2016 IA NO: 1 OF 2016(WPMP 19331 OF 2016 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 respondent to act immediately and take action against the culprits as mentioned in their letter vide Lr. No. C/CBIACB-HQ/VPT-VSP/001/2016 dated 13.01.2016 dated 13.01.2016 pending disposal of the above Writ Petition Counsel for the Petitioner(S):

1. SRAVAN KUMAR MANNAVA

2. P V P APPALA HARA KUMAR Counsel for the Respondent:

1. M.SRAVAN KUMAR,Spl.PUBLIC PROSECUTOR FOR C.B.I.

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The Court made the following ORDER:

Though the matter was adjourned on 24.09.2025 and 27.10.2025, there was no representation on behalf of learned counsel for the petitioners. Hence, the matter is directed to be listed on 17.11.2025. Even on that day there was no representation for the petitioners. Therefore, the matter is directed to be listed today under the caption “for dismissal”.

Today when the matter is called, there is no representation for the petitioners. It appears that the learned counsel for the petitioners is not interested to prosecute the case.

Hence, the Writ Petition is dismissed as non-prosecution. There shall be no order as to costs.

As a sequel, miscellaneous applications pending, if any, shall stand closed.

__________________________________ JUSTICE SUMATHI JAGADAM Dated: 24.11.2025 KAS

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THE HONOURABLE SMT JUSTICE SUMATHI JAGADAM

WRIT PETITION NO: 15625/2016

Dated: 24.11.2025 KAS