C. Ganganna, v. The State of Andhra Pradesh
Case brief
What is this about?
Andhra Pradesh High Court (Amaravati), W.P. No. 19587 of 2020, decided 22.07.2025 by Kiranmayee Mandava J. Temple-endowments service matter: petitioner C. Ganganna, Bhajantri-cum-Barbar, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple/Devesthanam, Kadiri, Ananthapuramu, contested termination notice dated 30.08.2020 (services to cease 30.11.2020) on superannuation at age 65, citing G.O.Ms.No.439 Revenue (Endowments-I) dt.21.10.2019, Articles 14, 16 and 226; interim relief sought under S.151 CPC (I.A. No. 1/2020). Outcome: dismissed as withdrawn with liberty, no costs, miscellaneous applications closed; merits not decided; no precedent laid down. Useful only as evidence of withdrawal/liberty, not for any proposition on endowment employees' retirement age.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition dismissed as withdrawn with liberty to avail remedies available under law; no costs; pending miscellaneous applications (including I.A. No. 1 of 2020) closed.