WP/24286/2020 of S.Nagaratnamma Vs The State of Andhra Pradesh, on 31 December 2020

ORDER:

The petitioner seeks writ of mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in constructing Grama Sachivalayam, Rythu Bharosa Kendram, Wellness Center in the land in an extent of Acres 0.96 cents situated in Survey No.112-2, Muthavakuntal Village, Kanaganapalli Mandal, Anantapur District, which belongs to the petitioner by cancelling her name in the revenue entries, though the appeal is pending before the 3[rd] respondent against the said cancellation of revenue entries as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India and for a consequential direction to the respondents not to make any construction.

2. Heard learned counsel for petitioner, Sri P.Narahari Babu, learned Government Pleader for Revenue, representing on behalf of respondents 1 to 4, learned Government Pleader for Panchayat Raj representing on behalf of respondents 5 and 6 and Sri Vinod K.Reddy, learned standing counsel representing on behalf of 6[th] respondent and with their consent, this writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage.

3. As can be seen, admittedly, the appeal relating to the cancellation of entries stood in the name of the petitioner in respect of the subject land is pending with the 3[rd] respondent. In that view, this Court considers it apposite that a direction should be given to 3[rd] respondent to dispose of the appeal so as to the determine the rights of the petitioner vis-à-vis the Government within a specified time.

4. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of directing the 3[rd] respondent to afford an opportunity of hearing to both parties and hear the arguments in the appeal R.C.(G).1112/2020 and pass an appropriate order in accordance with the governing law and rules expeditiously, but not later than three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and communicate to the parties. The parties shall cooperate with the 3[rd] respondent for smooth completion of hearing of the appeal.

As a sequel, miscellaneous applications pending for consideration, if any, shall stand closed. No costs.

31.12.2020

Note: issue C.C. by 08.01.2021. B/o.SS

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U.DURGA PRASAD RAO, J