The High Court of Andhra Pradesh dismissed the long-pending writ petition filed in 2015 for non-prosecution after finding no representation by the petitioner at the recent hearings scheduled in 2023.
None granted; writ petition dismissed for non-prosecution.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH :: AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction)
WEDNESDAY, THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF DECEMBER TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY THREE
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE TARLADA RAJASEKHAR RAO
WRIT PETITION NO: 18628 OF 2015
Between:
D.Mallikarjuna S/o D.Chowdarappa, Occ: field Man (Civil), R/o. H.No.6-22, Pargi (P) & (V), Hindupur Taluka, Anantapur District.
...PETITIONER AND
...RESPONDENTS
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 order, direction or writ more particularlyone in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the 2nd respondents in treating the petitioner's service as on contract basis vide proceedingsdated 10.02.2014 as the same is illegal, arbitrary and unjust and set aside proceedings of the 2nd respondent dated 10.2.2014 in so far as treating the petitioner s service as on contract basis and consequently direct the respondents to treat the petitioner's services as Casual Labour/Man Mazdoor/Field Man as directly employed by the respondents and to pay the salary accordingly.
I.A. NO: 1 OF 2015fWPMP. NO: 24078 OF 20151
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to treat the petitioner's service as casual labour (Field man) and to pay the salary attached to the said post @ 12,000/- P.M., pending disposal of writ petition.
I.A. NO: 2 OF 2015(WPMP. NO: 24079 OF 20151
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to pay the salary w.e.f. 07.12.2007 i.e, the date of
dismissal of Writ Petition to 10.02.2014 (date of reinstatement) to the petitioner, pending disposal of writ petition.
I.A. NO: 1 OF 2016fWVMP. NO: 552 OF 20161
Between:
...PETITIONERS/RESPONDENTS AND D.Mallikarjuna S/o D.Chowdarappa, Occ; field Man (Civil), R/o. H.No.6-22, Pargi (P) & (V), Hindupur Taluka, Anantapur District.
...RESPONDENT/PETITIONER
• under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased vacate the interim order dated 25-6-2015 in WPMP No. 24079/2015 in WP No. 18628/2015.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI G RAVI MOHAN
ADCDT®' Respondent Nos.1 to 3: SRI K. VISWANATHAM (SCFOR AHSRTC)
The Court made the following: ORDER
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THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE TARLADA RAJASEKHAR RAO
WRIT PETITION No. 18628 OF 2015
ORDER;
There is no representation for the petitioner on 08.12.2023. Hence, this matter is directed to be listed today i.e.,13.12.2023 under the caption ‘For Dismissal’. Even today alsothere ISi no representation for the petitioner.. Therefore, thisCourt presumes
that the petitioner is not interested in prosecutingthecase.
- Accordingly, the present Writ Petition is dismissed for non
prosecution. There shall be no order as to costs.
As a sequel, miscellaneous petitions, if any, pendinginthis
writ petition shall stand closed.
To,
Sd/- G. HELA NAIDU //TRUE COPY// ASSISTANT|REGISTRAR SEdrSrS^ICER
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HIGH COURT
DATED:13/12/2023
ORDER
WP.No.18628of 2015
DISMISSING THE W.P. FOR NON-PROSECUTION WITHOUT COSTS
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the writ petition is considered active for adjudication despite the absence of petitioner representation.
Whether the writ petition should be dismissed for non-prosecution.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
D. Mallikarjuna
A.P.S.R.T.C. (A.P. State Road Transport Corporation)
Tarlada Rajasekhara Rao
As recorded by the court registry
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