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R.Venkataramanappa, v. State of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh HC10 Nov 2024WP/16080/2015

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What is this about?

The High Court disposed of the writ petition under Article 226, declaring the impugned order illegal and arbitrary. The matter was remanded to the first respondent for fresh consideration within three months, with present coercive steps stayed pending such fresh consideration. The court relied on a prior order passed in W.P.No.41668 of 2015.

What did the court decide?

Impugned order set aside; matter remanded to first respondent for fresh consideration within 3 months; coercive steps stayed.

R.Venkataramanappa, Vs State of Andhra Pradesh — Property and Title | Andhra Pradesh HC (2024)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH :: AMARAVATI

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(Special Original Jurisdiction)

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MONDAY, THE ELEVENTH DAY OF NOVEMBER ij TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FOUR \

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PRESENT

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THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE K MANMADHA RAO

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WRIT PETITION NO: 16080 OF 2015

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Between:

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R.Venkataramanappa, S/o. R.Anjinappa, Aged about^70years,Occ: Business, R/o. Unthakal Village, Bomanahal Mandal,^Anantapuramu District, A.P.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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State of Andhra Pradesh, Industries and Commerce (Mines - II) Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. Rep. by its Secretary.

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The Director of Mines and Geology, Government of^{AndhraPradeshat} Hyderabad.

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The Deputy Director of Mines and Geology, Kurnool,^{AndhraPradesh.}

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The Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Anantapur,

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Anantapuramu District, A.P.

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...RESPONDENTS

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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 a WRIT OF MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ or direction declare the order of the 1 St respondent passed in Memo No.9023 / M.1(2) 2011-4, dt.12.3.2015 in confirming^{theorderofthe3rd} respondent issued in demand notice No.1358/Q4/Vg/2011-12,^dt.11.5.2011 as illegal and arbitrary.

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I.A. NO: 3 OF 2015(WPMP. NO: 30721 OF 2015)

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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

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pleased to direct the 4'^ respondent to receive the^{demanddraftsofRs.10} "lakhs'from the petitioner towards part payment of^{theamountdirectedto} be paid in WPMP.No.20916/2015 in WP.No.16080/2015,^dt.9.6.2015.

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LA, NO: 1 OF 2015(WPMP. NO: 20916 OF 2015)

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' Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the^{circumstances} stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition,^{theHighCourtmaybe} pleased to stay the order of the 1st respondent passed in Memo No.9023/M.1(2) 2011-4, dt.12.3.2015 in confirming the order of the 3 rd respondent issued in demand notice No.1358/Q4/Vg/201112 dt.11.5.2011, pending disposal of the WP

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I.A. NO: 2 OF 2015fWPMP. NO: 30719 OF 2015)

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Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the^{circumstances} stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition,^{theHighCourtmaybe} pleased extend the time granted in WPMP.No.20916/2015 in WP.No.16080/2015, dt.9.6.2015 for a further period^{ofeight(8)weeksfrom} today.

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Counsel for the Petitioner; Sri. O MANOHER REDDY

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Counsel for the Respondents; GP FOR MINES AND GEOLOGY^(AP) The Court made the following Order;

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APHC010128152015

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI

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(Special Original Jurisdiction)

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MONDAY ,THE ELEVENTH DAY OF NOVEMBER TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FOUR

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PRESENT

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THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE K MANMADHA RAO

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WRIT PETITION NO: 16080/2015

Between:

R.venkataramanappa,

...PETITIONER

AND

State Of Andhra Pradesh and Others

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...RESPONDENT(S)

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Counsel for the Petitioner;

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1.0 MANOHER REDDY

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR MINES AND GEOLOGY (AP)

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The Court made the following:

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Order;

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The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the^{ConstitutionofIndia}

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seeking the following relief;

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“ to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the order of the 1^' respondent passed in Memo No.9023/ M.1(2) 2011-4, dt.12.3.2015ⁱⁿ confirming the order of the 3rd respondent issued in demand notice No.1358/Q4/Vg/ 2011-12, dt. 11.5.2011 as illegal and arbitrary "

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Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for Mines and Geology.

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On hearing, learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for Mines and Geology appearing for the respondents submit that the matter is squarely covered by an order passed by this Court in W.P.No.41668 of 2015, dated 11.11.2024, and hence, request this Court to pass similar order in this petition also.

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In view of the submission made by both the learned counsels, and upon perusing the entire rrraterial available on record, this Court deems fit to dispose of the present Writ Petition in terms of the^saidorder. 5. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is disposed of in terms^{oftheorderdated} 11.11.2024 in W.P.No.41668 of 2015 by setting aside the impugned order vide memo No.9023/M.I(2)/2011-4, dated 12.03.2015, accordingly, the matter is remanded back to the first respondent for fresh consideration and pass appropriate order within three (03) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Till such time, the respondents are directed not to take any coercive steps against the petitioner. There shall be no order^astocosts.

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

closed.

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To,

The Secretary, State of Andhra Pradesh, Industries^andCommerce (Mines - II) Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad.

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The Director of Mines and Geology, Government of^{AndhraPradeshat} Hyderabad.

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The Deputy Director of Mines and Geology, Kurnool,^{AndhraPradesh.}

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The Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Anantapur

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Anantapuramu District, A.P.

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One CC to Sri. O MANOHER REDDY Advocate [OPUC]

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Two CCS to GP FOR MINES AND GEOLOGY (AP), High Court^of

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.Andhra Pradesh. [OUT

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HIGH COURT

DATED: 11/11/2024

ORDER

WP.No.16080 of 2015

DISPOSING THE WRIT PETITION WITHOUT COSTS

R.Venkataramanappa, v. State of Andhra Pradesh

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