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T Jeevaratnam v. the State of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh HC19 Dec 2025WP/15563/2023

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Dismissal of writ petition as withdrawn on counsel's request; no merits adjudication. Keywords: Section 22-A(1)(a) Stamps and Registration Act prohibitory list; Article 226 mandamus; Section 151 CPC; Achanta Mandal, West Godavari District; Sy.Nos.561/2, 562/1 Achanta Vemavaram; Sy.Nos.345/2, 348/2 Penumanchili; T Jeevaratnam ex-serviceman; State of Andhra Pradesh Revenue Department; District Collector Bhimavaram; RDO Narsapuram; Tahsildar Achanta; K V L Narasimha Rao; GP for Revenue; Justice Tarlada Rajasekhar Rao; W.P. No.15563 of 2023; dated 20.12.2025.

What did the court decide?

Permission accorded to withdraw the writ petition; the writ petition was dismissed as withdrawn with no order as to costs; miscellaneous petitions pending, if any, were directed to stand closed. ¶35

T Jeevaratnam Vs the State of Andhra Pradesh — Writ and Judicial Review | Andhra Pradesh HC (2025)

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APHC010304262023

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI

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(Special Original Jurisdiction)

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[3330]

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SATURDAY,THE TWENTIETH DAY OF DECEMBER TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE

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PRESENT

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE TARLADA RAJASEKHAR RAO WRIT PETITION NO: 15563/2023

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Between:

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T JEEVARATNAM, S/O DEVAD AS, AGE ABOUT 84 YEARS, OM EX.SERVICEMAN, R/O D.NO.6-37A, PENUMANCHILI VILLAGE, ACHANTA MANDAL, WEST GODAVARI DISTRICT

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, REVENUE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI.

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THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, WEST GODAVARI DISTRICT AT BHIMAVARAM.

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THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER, NARSAPURAM REVENUE DIVISION, NARSAPURAM, WEST GODAVARI DISTRICT

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THE TAHSILDAR, ACHANTA MANDAL AT ACHANTA, WEST GODAVARI DISTRICT.

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...RESPONDENT(S):

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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 an appropriate Writ, Order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in holding the petitioner's lands to an extent of Ac.01-62 cents in Sy.No.561/2, 562/1, situated at Achanta Vemavaram Village, an extent of Ac.0-88 cents in Sy.No.345/2, 348/2, situated at Penumanchili Village, total an extent of Ac.02-

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50 cents in Achanta Mandal, West Godavari District, in the prohibitory list maintained under Section 22-A (1) (A) of Stamps and Registration Act, as illegal, arbitrary and violation of principles of natural justice and contrary to the rules and regulations contemplated there under and consequently direct the respondents to delete the petitioner's lands to an extent of Ac.01- 62 cents in Sy.No.561/2, 562/1, situated at Achanta Vemavaram Village, an extent of Ac.O-88 cents in Sy.No.345/2, 348/2, situated at Penumanchili Village, total an extent of Ac.02-50 cents in Achanta Mandal, West Godavari District, from the prohibitory and to pass

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IA NO: 1 OF 2023

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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 pleased to direct the respondents to delete the petitioner's lands to an extent of Ac.01-62 cents in Sy.No.561/2, 562/1, situated at Achanta Vemavaram Village, an extent of Ac.O-88 cents in Sy.No.345/2, 348/2, situated at Penumanchili Village, total an extent of Ac.02-50 cents in Achanta Mandal, West Godavari District, from the prohibitory, pending disposal of the above writ petition and to pass

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IA NO: 1 OF 2025

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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 pleased may be pleased to grant leave to the Petitioner herein/ Respondent No.4 in the W.P.No. 15563 of 2023 to file counter affidavit and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.K V L NARASIMHA RAO

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR REVENUE

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The Court made the following:

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE TARLADA RAJASEKHAR RAO WRIT PETITION No.15563 OF 2023

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ORDER:

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Learned counsel for the petitioner sought permission of this Court for withdrawal of the writ petition. Learned counsel endorsed the same on the bundle.

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Permission is accorded.

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Accordingly, the present Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn. There

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shall be no order as to costs.

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

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__________________________________ JUSTICE TARLADA RAJASEKHAR RAO

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Date: 20.12.2025