M Sredhar Reddy Vs the State of Ap

CHILAKALAPUDI MRUTHYUNJAYA RAO,, S/O C. VENKATA JAGANNADHA RAO, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC- RETIRED EXECUTIVE ENGINEER (FAC), R/O 2-4D-45/22/2/GF1, SECTOR-6, MVP COLONY, VISAKHAPATNAM DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENTOF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI,GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFAREINFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VISAKHAPATNAM DIVISION, DRDA COMPLEX, SECTOR-9, MVP COLONY, VISAKHAPATNAM.

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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 topleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the inaction of the respondents in not sanctioning and releasing my retirement benefits, viz.. Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/-, Encashment of Earned Leave Salary of Rs. 21,85,200/-, totalling Rs. 37,85,200/-, as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India. And consequently, direct the respondents, more particularly the 3rd respondent. Managing Director, APEWIDC, to release the above amounts with interest at 9percent per annum from 31.05.2023 till the date of actual payment and grant

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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 pleased to direct the Respondents to process and release all the admissible Retirement Gratuity and Encashment of Earned Leave Salary in favour of the petitioner within a time to be fixed by this Hon’ble Court, subject to the result of the Writ Petition, and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.HARSHITHA G. S.

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR SERVICES I

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2.GP FOR SERVICES II

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WRIT PETITION NO: 27141/2024

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Between:

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SANGA ANJANEYULU, S/O LATE SANGA VENKATAPPA, AGED ABOUT 61 YEARS, R/O. D.NO. 46-1-5M, CHANIKYAPURI COLONY, KURNOOL DISTRICT.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF AP, , REP. BY ITS CHIEF SECRETAIY, GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (GAD), SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI,

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GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SRI ANJANEYA TOWERS, IBRAHIM PATNAM, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT.

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THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, APEWIDC, D.NO. 36/278, GROUND FLOOR, S.V.NAGAR, CHINNACHOWK, KADAPA, KADAPA 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 topleased to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the action of the Respondents not releasing the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.28,49,860/- i.e., 1.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/- and 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs. 12,49,860/-, withholding the same as illegal, arbitrary and violation of Article 21 and 300A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to pay Retirement Gratuity, Earned Leave Encashment and pending arrears of salary, along with 9percent interest on the delayed Retirement benefits in terms of well settled law of the Hon'ble Apex Court of India reported in (2022) 4 SCC 627, and W.A.No.383 of 2022, dated 12.07.2022, immediately to the petitioner, and pass

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IA NO: 1 OF 2024

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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

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pleased to direct the respondents to release all the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.28,49,860/- i.e., 1.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/- and 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs. 12,49,860/ along with pending arrears of Salary to till date of retirement immediately, pending disposal of the Writ Petition and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.R SUJAN KUMAR

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR SERVICES III

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2.GP FOR SERVICES I

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WRIT PETITION NO: 184/2025

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Between:

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K SANJEEVA RAO, S/O. K. KONDAIAH, AGE. 60 YEARS, OCC.OFFICE SUBORDINATE, O/O. EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, A.P. EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPRHENT CORPORATION, KAKINADA. NFCL ROAD, KAKINADA, EAST GODAVARI DIST. R/O. DOOR NO.10-57, KALAVAGATTU, RAMANAIAHPETA, APSP (POST), KAKINADA RURAL-533005, ANDHRA PRADESH

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY/SPECIAL CHIEF SECRETARY, SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, A.P. SECRETARIAT, VELGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE A P EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE, DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REP. BY IT MANAGING DIRECTOR, 9-76, BLOCK A, SAI FORTUNE HEIGHTS, VADDESWARAM, GUNTUR DISTRICT - 522502, ANDHRA PRADESH.

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THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, APEWIDC, KAKINADA DIVISION, NFCL ROAD, KAKINADA, KAKINADA DISTRICT. ANDHRA

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PRADESH.

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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 topleased to issue a writ, order or direction more in the nature of writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents more particularly the 2nd Respondent in not releasing the retiremental benefits i.e. Retirement Gratuity amount of Rs.11,92,323/- Leave Encashment amount of Rs.8,09.120/- and Salary and other arrears Amounting to Rs. 1,71,978/totaling an amount of Rs.21,72,521/- and withholding the same as illegal, arbitrary and violation of Article 300-A of the Constitution of India, and consequently direct the respondents to pay Reitremental Gratuity, Earned leave encashment alongwith and pending Salaries and D.A. Arrears, to a tune of Rs.21,72,521/- along with interest of 9percent for the delay in paying of retiremental benefits as per the Orders of Hon'ble Apex Court in Dr. A. Selvaraj's case reported in (2022) 4 SCC 627 and W.A.No.383 of 2022 dt.12.07.2022 with out any further delay to the Petitioner and 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 to direct the Respondents to release ail the retirement benefits of the Petitioner, i.e. Retirement Gratuity,Encashment of Earned Leave amount along with Pending Arrears of salaries & D.A. to till the date of retirement immediately pending disposal of the above writ Petition and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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Y V SATYANARAYANA

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WRIT PETITION NO: 193/2025

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Between:

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T. ARJUNA RAO., S/O. T. SUBBA RAO, AGE- 60 YEARS, OCCJUNIOR ASSISTANT RETD., O/O. EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, A.P. EDUCATION AND WELFARE, INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, KAKINADA. NFCL ROAD, KAKINADA, EAST GODAVARI DIST. R/O. DOOR NO.10-54, KALAVAGATTU, RAMANAIAHPETA, APSP (POST), KAKINADA

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...PETITIONER

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RURAL-533005, ANDHRA PRADESH

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AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY/SPECIAL CHIEF SECRETARY, SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, A.P. SECRETARIAT, VELGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE A P EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE, DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REP. BY IT MANAGING DIRECTOR, 9-76, BLOCK A, SAI FORTUNE HEIGHTS, VADDESWARAM, GUNTUR DISTRICT - 522502, ANDHRA PRADESH.

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THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, APEWIDC, KAKINADA DIVISION, NFCL ROAD, KAKINADA, KAKINADA DISTRICT. ANDHRA PRADESH

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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 tomay be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more in the nature of writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents more particularly the 2nd Respondent in not releasing the retiremental benefits i.e. Retirement Gratuity amount of Rs. 12,24,531/- Leave Encashment amount of Rs.8,12,870/- and Salary and other arrears Amounting to Rs. 1,78,151/- totaling an amount of Rs.22,15,552/-and withholding the same as illegal, arbitrary and violation of Article 300-A of the Constitution of India, and consequently direct the respondents to pay Reitremental Gratuity, Earned leave encashment alongwith and pending Salaries and D.A. Arrears, to a tune of Rs.22,15,552/- along with interest of 9 percent for the delay in paying of retiremental benefits as per the Orders of Honble Apex Court in Dr. A. Selvarajs case reported in (2Q22) 4 SCC 627 and W.A.No.383 of 2022 dt. 12.07.2022 with out any further delay to the Petitioner and 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

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pleased It is further prayed pending further orders in the writ petition the petitioner here in Prays this Hon’ble court to direct the Respondents to release all the retirement benefits of the Petitioner, i.e. Retirement Gratuity, Encashment of Earned Leave amount along with Pending Arrears of salaries & D.A. to till the date of retirement immediately pending disposal of the above writ Petition and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.Y V SATYANARAYANA

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR SERVICES III

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WRIT PETITION NO: 28964/2025

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Between:

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V BALASUBRAMANYAM REDDY, S/O.VELAYUDHAM REDDY AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC.RETIRED DY. ENGINEER, R/O.4-112/A, STYA SAI NAGAR, SAI NAGAR, TIRUPATI (RURAL), TIRUPATI DISTRICT, PINCODE. 517507.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (GAD), SEERETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINEIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

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(APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SRI ANJANEYA TOWERS, IBRAHIM PATNAM, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRIET.

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THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, APEWIDC, TIRUPATI, TIRUPATI 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 topleased to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the action of the Respondents not releasing the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.33,96,150/- i.e., l.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/- and 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs.17,96,150/-, withholding the same as illegal, arbitrary and violation of Article 21 and 300A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to pay Retirement Gratuity, Earned Leave Encashment and pending arrears of salary, along with 9percent interest on the delayed Retirement benefits in terms of well settled law of the Honhle Apex Court of India reported in (2022) 4 SCC 627, and W.A.No.383 of 2022, dated 12.07.2022, immediately to the petitioner, and 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 Please to direct the respondents to release all the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.33,96,150/- i.e., 1.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/- and 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs. 17,96,150/- along with pending arrears of Salary to till date of retirement immediately, pending disposal of the Writ and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1. MODAPOTHULA SUMALATHA

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WRIT PETITION NO: 29076/2025

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Between:

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M SREDHAR REDDY, S/O.LATE M BRAHMANANDA REDDY, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC-RETIRED DY. ENGINEER,

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R/O.HOUSE NO. 11-223, NTR NAGAR, PILERU, CHITTOOR DISTRICT, PINCODE- 517214.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (GAD), SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION 86 WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SRI ANJANEYA TOWERS, IBRAHIM PATNAM, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT.

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THE GENERAL MANAGER, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR 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 topleased to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the action of the Respondents not releasing the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.34,37,520/- i.e l.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/- and 2.Encashment of Leave

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Salary of Rs. 18,37,520/- along with pending arrears of Salary to till date of retirement, withholding the same as illegal, arbitrary and violation of Article 21 and 300A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to pay Retirement Gratuity, Earned Leave Encashment and pending arrears of salary, along with 9percentage interest on the delayed Retirement benefits in terms of well settled law of the Hon hie Apex Court of India reported in (2022) 4 SCC 627, and W.A.No.383 of 2022, dated 12.07.2022, immediately to the petitioner, and 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 Please to direct the respondents to release all the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.34,37,520/- i.e., l.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/- and 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs. 18,37,520/- along with pending arrears of Salary to till date of retirement immediately, pending disposal of the Writ Petition and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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MODAPOTHULA SUMALATHA

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WRIT PETITION NO: 29100/2025

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Between:

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K GOPAL KRISHNA, , S/O.K NARAYANA SETTY, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC RETIRED DY. EE, R/O. 12/3/911, VID3TUTH NAGAR, ANANTAPUR, ANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT, PINCODE 515001.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (GAD), SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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

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GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT BF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SRI ANJANEYA TOWERS, IBRAHIM PATNAM, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT.

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THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, APEWIDC, ANANTHAPURAMU, ANANTHAPURAMU 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 topleased to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the action of the Respondents not releasing the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.35,21,210/- i.e 1.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/- and 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs.19,21,210/-, withholding the same as illegal, arbitrary and violation of Article 21 and 300A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to pay Retirement Gratuity, Earned Leave Encashment and pending arrears of salary, along with 9 percent interest on the delayed Retirement benefits in terms of well settled law of the Honourable Apex Court of India reported in (2022) 4 SCC 627, and W.A.No.383 of 2022, dated 12.07.2022, immediately to the petitioner, and pass

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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 please to direct the respondents to release all the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.35,21,210/- i.e., 1.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/- and 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs. 19,21,210/- immediately, pending disposal of the Writ Petition and

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pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.MODAPOTHULA SUMALATHA

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR SERVICES I

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2.GP FOR SERVICES II

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WRIT PETITION NO: 29105/2025

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Between:

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N MAHENDRA, S/O.N SRINIVASULU, AGED ABOUT 62 YEARS, OCC RETIRED DEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, R/O.FLAT NO. 201, PAVANI PINNACLE, CHILDREN PARK, JAGDEESH NAGAR, NELLORE, SPSR NELLORE DISTRICT.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (GAD), SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPAIRTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SRI ANJANEYA TOWERS, IBRAHIM PATNAM, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT.

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THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, APEWIDC, NEUORE, SPSR NELLORE 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 topleased to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the action of the Respondents not releasing the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.30,08,270/- i.e l.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/- and 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs. 14,08,270/- along with pending arrears of Salary to till date of retirement, withholding the same as illegal, arbitrary and violation of Article 21 and 300A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to pay Retirement Gratuity, Earned Leave Encashment and pending arrears of salary, along with 9 percentage interest on the delayed Retirement benefits in terms of well settled law of the Honble Apex Court of India reported in (2022) 4 SCC 627, and W.A.No.383 of 2022, dated 12.07.2022, immediately to the petitioner, and 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 please to direct the respondents to release all the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.30,08,270/- i.e 1.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/- and 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs. 14,08,270/- along with pending arrears of Salary to till date of retirement immediately, pending disposal of the Writ Petition and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.MODAPOTHULA SUMALATHA

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR SERVICES I

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2.GP FOR SERVICES II

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WRIT PETITION NO: 29107/2025

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Between:

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Y MALLIKARJUNA REDDY, S/O.Y GARI NARAYANAREDDY, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC RETIRED ASST. ENGINEER, R/O.L/118963, NGO COLONY, NEAR OLD DSP OFFICE, KADIRI, ANANTHAPURAMU DISTRICT, PINCODE 515591.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (GAD), SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE COMMISSIONER DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SRI ANJANEYA TOWERS, IBRAHIM PATNAM, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT.

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THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, APEWIDC, ANANTHAPURAMU, ANANTHAPURAMU 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 toPleased to issue a writ of mandamus declaring the action of the Retirement benefits with l.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/- and

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2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs. 17,42,328/- along with pending arrears of Salary to till date of retirement, withholding the same as illegal, arbitrary and violation of Article 21 of India and any other appropriate writ or direction Respondents not releasing the or a totaling of Rs.33,42,328/- i.e and 300A of the Constitution consequently direct the respondents Retirement Gratuity, Earned Leave to pay Encashment and pending arrears of salary, along with 9 percentage interest on the delayed Retirement benefits in terms of well settled law of the Honble Apex Court India reported in (2022) 4 SCC 627, and W.A.No.383 of dated 12.07.2022, immediately to the petitioner, and other or further orders of 2022, 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 Please to direct the respondents to release all the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.33,42,328/- i.e Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/- and 2.Encashment of Leave of Rs. 17,42,328/- along with pending arrears of Salary to till date of retirement immediately, pending disposal of the and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.MODAPOTHULA SUMALATHA

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR SERVICES I

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2.GP FOR SERVICES II

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WRIT PETITION NO: 29109/2025

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Between:

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Y SIVA RANGA RAO, S/O.Y VENKATESWARLU, AGED ABOUT 64 YEARS, OCC. RETIRED DRAUGHTSMAN GR.III, R/O. 10-76-3/Y, AMARAVATHI PLOTS, CHENCHUPETA, TENALI, GUNTUR DISTRICT, PINCODE 522201.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (GAD), SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI,

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GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SRI ANJANEYA TOWERS, IBRAHIM PATNAM, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT.

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THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, APEWIDC, GUNTUR, GUNTUR 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 topleased to issue a writ of mandamus any other appropriate writ or directionor declaring the action of the Respondents not releasing the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.8,40,909/- i.e 1.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs. 14,08,270/- and 2.Encashment of Half Pay leave salary of Rs.46,893/-, withholding the same illegal, arbitrary and violation of Article 21 and 300A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to pay Retirement Gratuity, Earned Leave Encashment and pending arrears of salary, along with 9 percentage interest on the delayed Retirement benefits in terms of well settled law of the Hon hie Apex Court of India reported in (2022) 4 SCC 627, and as W.A.No.383 of 2022, dated 12.07.2022, immediately to the petitioner, and 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 please to direct the respondents to release all the Retirement benefits with a

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totaling of Rs.8,40,909/- i.e,, l.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs.14,08,270/and 2.Encashment of Half Pay leave salary of Rs.46,893/- immediately, pending disposal of the Writ Petition and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.MODAPOTHULA SUMALATHA

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR SERVICES I

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2.GP FOR SERVICES II

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WRIT PETITION NO: 29110/2025

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Between:

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P SUDHAKAR, S/O. P SUIYANARAYANA RAO, AGED ABOUT 61 YEARS, OCC.RETIRED SENIOR ASSISTANT, R/O.D.NO. 106-245/20/3, AMMA VAISHNAVI DHAAMAMU, SHYAMA SAI HOMES, POTHUR, GUNTUR DISTRICT, PINCODE 522005.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (GAD), SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BURLDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALH, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SRI ANJANEYA TOWERS, IBRAHIM PATNAM, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT.

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THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, APEWIDC, GUNTUR, GUNTUR 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 toPleased to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the action of the Respondents not releasing the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.27,53,420/- i.e., 1.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/- and 2.Encasement of Leave Salary of Rs. 11,53,420/-, withholding the same as illegal, arbitrary and violation of Article 21 and 300A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to pay Retirement Gratuity, Earned Leave Encasement and pending arrears of salary, along with 9 percentage interest on the delayed Retirement benefits in terms of well settled law of the HonTDle Apex Court of India reported in (2022) 4 SCC 627, and W.A.No.383 of 2022, dated 12.07.2022, immediately to the petitioner, and 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 Please to direct the respondents to release all the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.27,S3,420/- i.e 1.Retirement Gratnity of Rs. 16,00,000/- and 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs. 11,53,420/- along with pending arrears of Salary to till date of retirement immediately, pending disposal of the Writ Petition and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.MODAPOTHULA SUMALATHA

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR SERVICES I

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2.GP FOR SERVICES II

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WRIT PETITION NO: 29114/2025

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Between:

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J VENKATESWARLU, S/O.J KAMBANNA, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC RETIRED ASST. ENGINEER, R/O. 6/2/347/1, KOVUR NAGAR, ANANTAPUR, ANANTHAPURAMU DISTRICT, PINCODE 515001.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (GAD), SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SRI ANJANEYA TOWERS, IBRAHIM PATNAM, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT.

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THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, APEWIDC, ANAUTHAPURAMU, ANANTHAPURAMU 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 toPleased to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the action of the Respondents not releasing the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.33,40,960/- i.e 1.Retirement Gratuity

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of Rs. 16,00,000/- and 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs. 17,40,960/along with pending arrears of Salary to till date of retirement, withholding the same as illegal,arbitrary and violation of Article 21 and 300A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to pay Retirement Gratuity, Earned Leave Encashment and pending arrears of salary, along with 9 percentage interest on the delayed Retirement benefits in terms of well settled law of the Honhle Apex Court of India reported in (2022) 4 SCC 627, and W.A.No.383 of 2022, dated 12.07.2022, immediately to the petitioner, and 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 Please to direct the respondents to release all the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.33,40,960/- i.e., l.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/- and 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs. 17,40,960/- along with pending arrears of Salary to till date of retirement immediately, pending disposal of the Writ Petition and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.MODAPOTHULA SUMALATHA

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR SERVICES I

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2.GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING

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WRIT PETITION NO: 29115/2025

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Between:

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K NARASIMHA MURTHY, , S/O.K SUIYANARAYANA, AGED ABOUT 61 YEARS, OCC-RETIRED CHIEF ENGINEER, R/O.FLAT NO. 201, DHRUVA PERAL, 8TH LINE SYAMALANAGAR, NEAR S3NNALANAGAR PARK, GUNTUR, PINCODE 522006.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (GAD), SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI,

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AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALH, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SRI ANJANEYA TOWERS, IBRAHIM PATNAM, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT

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THE GENERAL MANAGER, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION 85 WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR 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 topleased to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the action of the Respondents not releasing the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.40,42,966/- i.e 1.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/-, 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs. 17,66,365/-, S.Encashment of Half pay Leave Salary of Rs.4,33,866/- and PRC Arrears from 01.04.2020 to 31.12.2021 of Rs.2,42,735/- along with pending arrears of Salary to till date of retirement, withholding the same as illegal, arbitrary and violation of Article 21 and 300A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to pay Retirement Gratuity, Earned Leave Encashment and pending arrears of salary, along with 9percent interest on the delayed Retirement benefits in terms of well settled law of the Honble Apex Court of India reported in (2022) 4 SCC 627, and W.A.No.383 of 2022, dated 12.07.2022, immediately to the petitioner, and 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 please to direct the respondents to release all the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.40,42j966/- i.e., 1.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/-, 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs. 17,66,365/-, 3.Encashment of Half pay Leave Salary of Rs,4,33,866/- and PRC Arrears from 01.04.2020 to 31.12.2021 of Rs.2,42,735/- along with pending arrears of Salary to till date of retirement immediately, pending disposal of the Writ Petition and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.MODAPOTHULA SUMALATHA

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR SERVICES I

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2.GP FOR SERVICES II

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WRIT PETITION NO: 29312/2025

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Between:

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T ANANDA REDDY, S/O.T SIDDA REDDY, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC-RETIRED SUPERINTEDING ENGINEER, R/0.2-245-8-B-1, RAVINDRA NAGAR, SOSAITY COLONY, MADANAPALLE, CHITTOOR DISTRICT, PINCODE- 517325.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (GAD), SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETAIY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR

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DISTRICT.

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THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALU, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SRI ANJANEYA TOWERS, IBRAHIM PATNAM, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT

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THE GENERAL MANAGER, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR 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 topleased to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the action of the Respondents not releasing the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.37,98,360/- i.e l.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/- and 2.Encashmeiit of Leave Salary of Rs.21,98,360/-, withholding the same as illegal, arbitrary and violation of Article 21 and 300A of the Constitution of India and eonsequently direct the respondents to pay Retirement Gratuity, Earned Leave Encashment and pending arrears of salary, along with 9percentage interest on the delayed Retirement benefits in terms of well settled law of the Honble Apex Court of India reported in (2022) 4 SCC 627, and W.A.No.383 of 2022, dated 12.07.2022, immediately to the petitioner, and 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 Please to direct the respondents to release all the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.37,98,360/- i.e Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/- and 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs.21,98,360/- immediately, pending disposal of the Writ Petition and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.MODAPOTHULA SUMALATHA

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR SERVICES I

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2.GP FOR SERVICES II

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WRIT PETITION NO: 29565/2025

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Between:

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D SIVA PRASAD,, S/O.D NARAYANA, AGED ABOUT 61 YEARS, OCCRRETIRED DEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, R/O. 1/1853, 1, SREERAMA NAGAR, KADAPA, YSR KADAPA DISTRICT, PINCODE 516001.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (GAD), SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SRI ANJANEYA TOWERS, IBRAHIM PATNAM, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT.

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THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, APEWIDC, CHITTOOR, CHITTOOR 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 topleased to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the action of the Respondents not releasing the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.20,94,338/- i.e., l.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/- and 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs.4,94,338/-, withholding the same as illegal, arbitrary and violation of Article 21 and 300A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to a pay Retirement Gratuity, Earned Leave Encashment and pending arrears of salary, along with 9percent interest on the delayed Retirement benefits in terms of well settled law of the HonT)le Apex Court of India reported in (2022) 4 SCC 627, and W.A.No.383 of 2022, dated 12.07.2022, immediately to the petitioner

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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 please to direct the respondents to release all the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.20,94,338/- i.e 1. Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/- and 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs.4,94,338/- immediately, pending disposal of the Writ Petition

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.MODAPOTHULA SUMALATHA

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR SERVICES I

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2.GP FOR SERVICES II

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WRIT PETITION NO: 33446/2025

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Between:

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RUM SRINIVASA RAO, S/O. PANDU RANGARAO, AGED ABOUT 61 YEARS, OCC RETIRED DRAUGHTSMAN GR.III, R/O. 7-91/ 2/ 4, RAJASRI ESTATES, BANDAR ROAD, KAMAIAH THOPU, VIJAYAWADA, KRISHNA DISTRICT, PINCODE 520007.

...PETITIONER

AND

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THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (GAD), SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SRI ANJANEYA TOWERS, IBRAHIM PATNAM, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT.

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THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, APEWIDC, KRISHNA, MACHILIPATNAM, KRISHNA DISTRICT.

¶342

...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 topleased to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the action of the Respondents not releasing the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.27,48,420/- i.e l.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/- and 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs.l 1,48,420/-, withholding the same as illegal. arbitrary and violation of Article 21 and 300A of the Constitutior of India and consequently direct the respondents to pay Retirement Gratuity, Earned Leave Encashment and pending arrears of salary, along with 9percent interest on the delayed Retirement benefits in terms of well settled law of the Honble Apex Court of India reported in (2022) 4 SCC 627, and W.A.No.383 of 2022, dated 12.07.2022, immediately to the petitioner, and 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 please to direet the respondents to release all the Retirement benents with a totaling of Rs.27,48,420/- i.e., l.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/- and 2.Bncashment of Leave Salary of Rs. 11,48,420/- immediately, pending disposal of the Writ Petition and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.MODAPOTHULA SUMALATHA

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.V CH NAIDU

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2.GP FOR SERVICES I

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3.GP FOR SERVICES II

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4.GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING

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WRIT PETITION NO: 33452/2025

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Between:

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D VENKATESWARA RAO, S/O. D BALAKRISHNA RAO, AGED ABOUT 61 YEARS, OCC.RETIRED DRAUGHTSMAN GR.III, R/O.FLAT NO. 210, KRK RESIDENCY, NEAR SBH, TADIGADAPA, PENAMALURU, KRISHNA DISTRICT, PINCODE. 521137.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS CHIEF SECRETAIY, GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (GAD), SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶361

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING,

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SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SRI ANJANEYA TOWERS, IBRAHIM PATNAM, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT.

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THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, APEWIDC, KRISHNA, MACHILIPATNAM, KRISHNA 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 topleased to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the action of the Respondents not releasing the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.27,48,420/- i.e., l.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/- and 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs. 11,48,420/-, withholding the same as illegal, arbitrary and violation of Article 21 and 300A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to Retirement Gratuity, Earned Leave Encashment and pending arrears of salary, along with 9percent interest on the delayed Retirement pay benefits in terms of well settled law of the HonT)le Apex Court of India reported in (2022) 4 SCC 627, and W.A.No.383 of 2022, dated 12.07.2022, immediately to the petitioner, and 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 Please to direct the respondents to release all the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.27,48,420/- i.e., 1.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/- and 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs. 11,48,420/- immediately, pending disposal of the Writ Petition and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.MODAPOTHULA SUMALATHA

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.V CH NAIDU

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2.GP FOR SERVICES I

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3.GP FOR SERVICES II

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WRIT PETITION NO: 33645/2025

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Between:

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K KAMESWARI, W/O LATE SRI K.S.V. KAMESWARA RAO, AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS, OCC. HOUSE WIFE, R/O H.NO.HIG 19/1BS2, VUDA COLONY, KAP LAYOUT, VIZIANAGARAM, VIZIANAGARAM DISTRICT

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...PETITIONER

¶382

AND

¶383

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶384

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI,GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶385

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI,GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶386

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWLDC), VIZIANAGARAM DIVISION, DR MARRI CHENNAREDDY BHAVAN, DRDA COMPLEX, CANTONMENT, VIZIANAGARAM, ANDHRA PRADESH.

¶387

...RESPONDENT(S):

¶388

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 topleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the inaction of the respondents in not sanctioning and releasing my retirement benefits, viz.. Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/-,

¶389

30

¶390

Encashment of Earned Leave / Half-Pay Leave salary of Rs. 12,53,914/,totalling Rs. 28,53,914/-, as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India. And consequently, direct the respondents to release the above amounts with interest at 9percent per annum from 30.04.2025 till the date of actual payment and grant

¶391

IA NO: 1 OF 2025

¶392

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 pleased to process and release all the admissible Retirement Gratuity and Encashment of Earned Leave Salary in favour of the petitioner within a time to be fixed by this Hon'ble Court, subject to the result of the Writ Petition, and pass

¶393

IA NO: 2 OF 2025

¶394

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 permit the Petitioner to amend the main prayer "to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the inaction, of the respondents in not sanctioning and releasing my retirement benefits, viz., Encashment of Earned Leave / Half-Pay Leave salary of Rs. 11,83,251/-, and PRC arrears of Rs. 91,339/-, totalling Rs. 12,74,590/-, as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India, and consequently, direct the respondents to release the above amounts with interest at 9% per annum from 23.11.2022 till the date of actual payment and grant such other or further relief as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the interests of justice. instead of "to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the inaction of the respondents in not sanctioning and releasing my retirement benefits, viz., Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/-, Encashment of Earned Leave / HalfPay Leave salary of Rs. 12,53,914/-, totaling Rs. 28,53,914/-, as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India. And consequently, direct the respondents to release the above amounts with interest at 9% per annum from 30.04.2025 till the date of actual paymentand grant such other or further relief as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the interests of justice." and pass

¶395

Counsel for the Petitioner:

¶396

1.HARSHITHA G. S.

¶397

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¶398

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

¶399

1.GP FOR SERVICES I

¶400

2.GP FOR SERVICES II

¶401

WRIT PETITION NO: 33650/2025

¶402

Between:

¶403

KINTALI KRISHNA, S/O LATE KANNAYA, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC RETIRED JUNIOR ASSISTANT, R/O 2-1-26, CHINNABONDILI PURAM BAYAMMATOT, SRIKAKULAM, SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH.

¶404

...PETITIONER

¶405

AND

¶406

THE STATE OF AP, REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 2

¶407

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 3.

¶408

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI,GUNTUR DISTRICT. 4.

¶409

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), SRIKAKULAM DIVISION, SRIKAKULAM , SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT.

¶410

...RESPONDENT(S):

¶411

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 topleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the inaction of the respondents in not sanctioning and releasing my retirement benefits, viz.. Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 14,41,555/-, Encashment of Earned Leave Salary of Rs. 9,65,197/-, totalling Rs. 24,06,752/-, as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 21 and 300-A of the

¶412

32

¶413

Constitution of India. And consequently, direct the respondents, more particularly the 3rd respondent. Managing Director, APEWIDC, to release the above amounts with interest at 9Percent per annum from 31.03.2023 till the date of actual paymentand grant such other or further relief as this Honble Court may deem fit and proper in the interests of justice.

¶414

IA NO: 1 OF 2025

¶415

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 pleased to direct the Respondents to process and release all the admissible Retirement Gratuity and Encashment of Earned Leave Salary in favour of the petitioner within a time to be fixed by this Hon’ble Court, subject to the result of the Writ Petition, and pas

¶416

Counsel for the Petitioner:

¶417

1.HARSHITHA G. S.

¶418

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

¶419

1.GP FOR SERVICES I

¶420

2.GP FOR SERVICES II

¶421

WRIT PETITION NO: 33668/2025

¶422

Between:

¶423

B VISWANADHAM, S/O. B VENKATESWARLU, AGED ABOUT 61 YEARS, OCC- RETIRED DY. EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, R/O. D.NO. 46-139-150, KRISHNA NAGAR, SAMATHA NAGAR, ONGOLE, PRADASAM DISTRICT, PINCODE 523001.

¶424

...PETITIONER

¶425

AND

¶426

THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (GAD), SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶427

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

¶428

33

¶429

DISTRICT.

¶430

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT

¶431

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶432

THE COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SRI ANJANEYA TOWERS, IBRAHIM PATNAM, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT.

¶433

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, APEWIDC, BAPATLA, BAPATLA DISTRICT.

¶434

...RESPONDENT(S):

¶435

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 topleased to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the action of the Respondents not releasing the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.33,95,537/- i.e., 1.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/- and 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs. 17,95,537/-, withholding the same as illegal, arbitrary and violation of Article 21 and 300A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to pay Retirement Gratuity, Earned Leave Encashment and pending arrears of salary, along with 9percentage interest on the delayed Retirement benefits in terms of well settled law of the HonT)le Apex Court of India reported in (2022) 4 SCC 627, and W.A.No.383 of 2022, dated 12.07.2022, immediately to the petitioner, and pass

¶436

IA NO: 1 OF 2025

¶437

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 please to direct the respondents to release all the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.33,95,537/- i.e Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/- and 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs. 17,95,537/- immediately, pending disposal of the Writ Petition and pass

¶438

Counsel for the Petitioner:

¶439

34

¶440

1.MODAPOTHULA SUMALATHA

¶441

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

¶442

1.GP FOR SERVICES I

¶443

2.GP FOR SERVICES II

¶444

WRIT PETITION NO: 33675/2025

¶445

Between:

¶446

MEDUKURTI SRINIVASA RAO, C/O NARSINGA RAO, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC RETIRED DRAUGHTSMAN GRADE-LL, R/O H.NO. 1-17-5-6C, MAHALAKSHMI NAGAR, KOTHA DUPPADA, VIZIANAGARAM DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH.

¶447

...PETITIONER

¶448

AND

¶449

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT

¶450

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI,GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶451

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDULCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI,GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶452

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VIZIANAGARAM DIVISION, DR MARRI CHENNAREDDY BHAVAN, DRDA COMPLEX, CANTONMENT, VIZIANAGARAM, ANDHRA PRADESH.

¶453

...RESPONDENT(S):

¶454

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

¶455

35

¶456

pleased topleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the inaction of the respondents in not sanctioning and releasing my retirement benefits, viz.. Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/-, Encashment of Earned Leave / Half-Pay Leave salary Of Rs. 14,83,661/-, PRC arrears of Rs. 1,12,079/-,totalling Rs. 31,95,740/-,as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India. And consequently, direct the respondents to release the above amounts with interest at 9percentage per annum from 31.10.2023 till the date of actual paymentand grant

¶457

IA NO: 1 OF 2025

¶458

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 pleased to direct the Respondents to process and release all the admissible Retirement Gratuity and Encashment of Earned Leave Salary in favour of the petitioner within a time to be fixed by this Honble Court, subject to the result of the Writ Petition, and pass

¶459

Counsel for the Petitioner:

¶460

1.HARSHITHA G. S.

¶461

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

¶462

1.GP FOR SERVICES I

¶463

2.GP FOR SERVICES II

¶464

WRIT PETITION NO: 33685/2025

¶465

Between:

¶466

UPPALAPATI SATYANARAYANA, S/O UPPALAPATI NARASIMHA RAO, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC RETIRED DEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, R/O H.NO. 39-8-40/FF, GOKUL RESIDENCY, NEAR BALA BHANU SCHOOL, MURALI NAGAR, VISAKHAPATNAM, VISAKHAPATNAM DISTRICT.

¶467

...PETITIONER

¶468

AND

¶469

THE STATE OF AP, REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT

¶470

36

¶471

BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶472

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶473

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI,GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶474

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFAREINFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VISAKHAPATNAM DIVISION, DRDA COMPLEX, SECTOR-9, MVP COLONY, VISAKHAPATNAM.

¶475

...RESPONDENT(S):

¶476

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 topleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the inaction of the respondents in not sanctioning and releasing my retirement benefits, viz.. Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/-, Encashment of Earned Leave / Half-Pay Leave salary of Rs. 16,11,620/,totalling Rs. 32,11,620/-, as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India. And consequently, direct the respondents to release the above amounts with interest at 9PERCENT per annum from 30.05.2025 till the date of actual paymentand grant such other or further relief as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the interests of justice.

¶477

IA NO: 1 OF 2025

¶478

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 pleased to direct the Respondents to process and release all the admissible Retirement Gratuity and Encashment of Earned Leave Salary in favour of the petitioner within a time to be fixed by this Hon’ble Court, subject to the result of the Writ Petition, and pass

¶479

Counsel for the Petitioner:

¶480

1.HARSHITHA G. S.

¶481

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

¶482

37

¶483

1.GP FOR SERVICES II

¶484

2.GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING

¶485

WRIT PETITION NO: 33699/2025

¶486

Between:

¶487

K KULASEKHAR REDDY, S/P.K MARKANDEYA REDDY, AGED ABOUT 61 YEARS, OCC- RETIRED ASSISTANT ENGINEER, R/O. 2- 98/B, KAPU STREET, MARRIMANDHA, VIKRUTHAMALA,. CHITTOOR DISTRICT, PINCODE 17526.

¶488

...PETITIONER

¶489

AND

¶490

THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (GAD), SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶491

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUHTUR DISTRICT.

¶492

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶493

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION SS WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶494

THE COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SRI ANJANEYA TOWERS, IBRAHIM PATNAM, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT.

¶495

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, APEWID,C, TIRUPATHI, TIMPATHI DISTRICT.

¶496

...RESPONDENT(S):

¶497

38

¶498

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 topleased to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the action of the Respondents not releasing the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.28,75,780/- i.e., l.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/-, 2.Encashmnent of Leave Salary (285 days) of Rs. 12,11,991/- and 3. Half Pay leave (15 days) of Rs.63,789/-, withholding the same as illegal, arbitrary and violation of Article 21 and 300A of the Constitution - of India and consequently direct the respondents to pay Retirement Gratuity, Earned Leave Encashment and pending arrears of salary, along with 9percentage interest on the delayed Retirement benefits in terms of well settled law of the Honble Apex Court of India reported in (2022) 4 SCC 627, and W.A.No.383 of 2022 dated 12.07.2022, immediately to the petitioner, and pass

¶499

IA NO: 1 OF 2025

¶500

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 Please to direct the respondents to release all the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rsv28,75,780/- i.e., l.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/-, .Encashment of Leave Salary (285 days) of Rs. 12,11,991/-and 3. Half Pay leave (15 days) of Rs.63,789/- immediately, pending disposal of the Writ Petition and pass

¶501

Counsel for the Petitioner:

¶502

1.MODAPOTHULA SUMALATHA

¶503

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

¶504

1.GP FOR SERVICES I

¶505

2.GP FOR SERVICES II

¶506

WRIT PETITION NO: 33765/2025

¶507

Between:

¶508

YERRAMSETTI PRAKASH BABU, S/O Y. APPA RAO, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC RETIRED SUPERINTENDENT, R/O BANGARAMMA COLONY, KOTTA AGRAHARAM, VIZIANAGARAM CITY, VIZIANAGARAM DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH.

39

...PETITIONER

AND

THE STATE OF AP, REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶513

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶514

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI,GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶515

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION, AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VIZIANAGARAM DIVISION, DR MARRI CHENNAREDDY BHAVAN, DRDA COMPLEX, CANTONMENT, VIZIANAGARAM, ANDHRA PRADESH.

¶516

...RESPONDENT(S):

¶517

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 topleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the inaction of the respondents in not sanctioning and releasing my retirement benefits, viz.. Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/-, Encashment of Earned Leave / Half-Pay Leave salary of Rs. 14,88,120/-, and P.R.C. arrears from 02.06.2014 to 31.03.2015 - Rs. 1,10,869/-, totalling Rs. 31,98,989/-, as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India. And consequently, direct the respondents to release the above amounts with interest at 9 percent per annum from 31.12.2023 till the date of actual payment and grant such

¶518

IA NO: 1 OF 2025

¶519

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 pleased to direct the Respondents to process and release all the admissible Retirement Gratuity and Encashment of Earned Leave Salary in favour of the

¶520

40

¶521

petitioner within a time to be fixed by this Hon'ble Court, subject to the result of the Writ Petition, and pass

¶522

Counsel for the Petitioner:

¶523

1.HARSHITHA G. S.

¶524

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

¶525

1.GP FOR SERVICES I

¶526

2.GP FOR SERVICES II

¶527

WRIT PETITION NO: 33767/2025

¶528

Between:

¶529

ALAJANGI SRIRAMA MURTHY, , S/O JAGGA RAO, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC RETIRED ASSISTANT ENGINEER, R/O H.NO.117,RAMA COLONY,PARK ROAD, SALUR, VIZIANAGARAM, VIZIANAGARAM DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH

¶530

...PETITIONER

¶531

AND

¶532

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶533

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶534

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFAREINFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI,GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶535

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VIZIANAGARAM DIVISION, DR MARRI CHENNAREDDY BHAVAN, DRDA COMPLEX, CANTONMENT, VIZIANAGARAM, ANDHRA PRADESH.

¶536

41

¶537

...RESPONDENT(S):

¶538

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 tomay be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the inaction of the respondents in not sanctioning and releasing my retirement benefits, viz.. Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/-, Encashment of Earned Leave / Half-Pay Leave salary of Rs. 13,90,595/-, totalling Rs. 29,90,595/-, as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India. And consequently. direct the respondents to release the above amounts with interest at 9percent per annum from 31.08.2025 till the date of actual payment and grant such

¶539

IA NO: 1 OF 2025

¶540

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 direct the Respondents to process and release all the admissible Retirement Gratuity and Encashment of Earned Leave Salary In favour of the petitioner within a time to be fixed by this Hon’ble Court, subject to the result of the Writ Petition, and pass such

¶541

Counsel for the Petitioner:

¶542

1.HARSHITHA G. S.

¶543

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

¶544

1.GP FOR SERVICES II

¶545

2.RADHA KRISHNA LANKISETTI

¶546

WRIT PETITION NO: 33768/2025

¶547

Between:

¶548

GUNTREDDI NARAYANA SWAMY, S/O G. SUBBINAIDU, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC RETIRED ASSISTANT ENGINEER, R/O FLAT.NO. 64, SHAKTI NAGAR COLONY, PARVATHIPURAM, PARVATHIPURAM MANYAM DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH.

...PETITIONER

AND

42

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶553

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶554

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI,GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶555

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VIZIANAGARAM DIVISION, DR MARRI CHENNAREDDY BHAVAN, DRDA COMPLEX, CANTONMENT, VIZIANAGARAM, ANDHRA PRADESH.

¶556

...RESPONDENT(S):

¶557

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 topleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the inaction of the respondents in not sanctioning and releasing my retirement benefits, viz.. Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/-, Encashment of Earned Leave / Half-Pay Leave salary of Rs. 13,41,760/,totalling Rs. 29,41,760/-, as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India. And consequently, direct the respondents to release the above amounts with interest at 9 percent per annum from 30.06.2024 till the date of actual payment and grant

¶558

IA NO: 1 OF 2025

¶559

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 pleased to direct the Respondents to process and release all the admissible Retirement Gratuity and Encashment of Earned Leave Salary in favour of the petitioner within a time to be fixed by this Hon’ble Court, subject to the result of the Writ Petition, and pass

¶560

Counsel for the Petitioner:

¶561

43

¶562

1.HARSHITHA G. S.

¶563

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

¶564

1.GP FOR SERVICES I

¶565

2.GP FOR SERVICES II

¶566

3.RADHA KRISHNA LANKISETTI

¶567

WRIT PETITION NO: 33769/2025

¶568

Between:

¶569

K SUDHAKRA RAO, S/O. K VENKAIAH, AGED ABOUT 63 YEARS, OCC RETIRED DY. EE, R/O. 16-7-46/5, DAGGYPATI VENKATESWARA NAGAR, KANDUKUR, PRAKASAM DISTRICT, PINCODE 523105.

¶570

...PETITIONER

¶571

AND

¶572

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (GAD), SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶573

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶574

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶575

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶576

THE COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SRI ANJANEYA TOWERS, IBRAHIM PATNAM, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT.

¶577

44

¶578

THE GENERAL MANAGER, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶579

...RESPONDENT(S):

¶580

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 tomay be pleased to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the action of the Respondents not releasing the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.30,38,105/- i.e., 1. Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs. 18,60,090/-, 2. Supplementary arear bill of Automatic Advancement Scheme of Rs.8,05,676/- 3.PRC Arears of Rs.2,20,379/-, 4.Pending df EL Arears of Rs.74,410/- (APEWIDC, Ongole @ 75 days) 85 Rs.29,350/- (APEWIDC, Nellore @ 146 days) and 5. Increment arear bills of Rs.20,534/- and Rs.27,667/-, withholding the same as illegal, arbitrary and violation of Article 21 and 300A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to pay Retirement Gratuity, Earned Leave Encashment and pending arrears of salary, along with 9percent interest on the delayed Retirement benefits in terms of well settled law of the Honhle Apex Court of India reported in (2022) 4 SCC 627, and W.A.No.383 of 2022, dated 12.07.2022, immediately to the petitioner, and pass such

¶581

IA NO: 1 OF 2025

¶582

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 please to direct the respondents to release all the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.30,38,105/- i.e., 1. Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs. 18,60,090/-, 2. Supplementary arear bill of Automatic Advancement Scheme of Rs.8,05,676/-, 3.PRC Arears of Rs.2,20,379/-, 4.Pending of EL Arears of Rs.74,410/- (APEWIDC, Ongole @ 75 days) & Rs.29,350/- (APEWIDC, Nellore @ 146 days) and 5. Increment arear bills of Rs.20,534/- 6b Rs.27,667/- immediately, pending disposal of the Writ Petition and pass such

¶583

Counsel for the Petitioner:

¶584

1.MODAPOTHULA SUMALATHA

¶585

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

1.GP FOR SERVICES I

45

2.GP FOR SERVICES II

WRIT PETITION NO: 33987/2025

¶590

Between:

¶591

B. TRINADHA NAIDU,, S/O LATE VENKATESWARULU, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC RETIRED DRAUGHTSMAN GRADE-ILL, RIO H.NO. 81/21/15/3, BALAJI NAGAR, VIZIANAGARAM, VIZIANAGARAM DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH.

¶592

...PETITIONER

¶593

AND

¶594

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶595

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶596

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI,GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶597

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VIZIANAGARAM DIVISION, DR MARRI CHENNAREDDY BHAVAN, DRDA COMPLEX, CANTONMENT, VIZIANAGARAM, ANDHRA PRADESH.

¶598

...RESPONDENT(S):

¶599

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 tomay be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the inaction of the respondents in not sanctioning and releasing my retirement benefits, viz.. Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/-, Encashment of Earned Leave Salary of Rs. 14,28,510/- and PRC arrears of Rs. 70,844/-, totalling Rs. 30,99,354/-, as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India. And

¶600

46

¶601

consequently, direct the respondents, more particularly the 3rd respondent. Managing Director, APEWIDC, to release the above amounts with interest at 9percent per annum from 31.07.2025 till the date of actual paymentand grant such

¶602

IA NO: 1 OF 2025

¶603

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 direct the Respondents to process and release all the admissible Retirement Gratuity and Encashment of Earned Leave Salary in favour of the petitioner within a time to be fixed by this Hon’ble Court, subject to the result of the Writ Petition, and pass such

¶604

Counsel for the Petitioner:

¶605

1.HARSHITHA G. S.

¶606

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

¶607

1.GP FOR SERVICES I

¶608

2.GP FOR SERVICES II

¶609

3.RADHA KRISHNA LANKISETTI

¶610

WRIT PETITION NO: 33990/2025

¶611

Between:

¶612

KANDIVALASA VENKATA RAMANA,, S/O SURYANARAYANA, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC RETIRED DRIVER, RIO H.NO. 8-30-37, SAINAGAR, THOTAPALEM, VIZIANAGARAM, VIZIANAGARAM DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH.

¶613

...PETITIONER

¶614

AND

¶615

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶616

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING,

¶617

47

¶618

SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶619

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI,GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶620

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VIZIANAGARAM DIVISION, DR MARRI CHENNAREDDY BHAVAN, DRDA COMPLEX, CANTONMENT, VIZIANAGARAM, ANDHRA PRADESH.

¶621

...RESPONDENT(S):

¶622

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 topleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the inaction of the respondents in not sanctioning and releasing my retirement benefits, viz.. Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/-, Encashment of Earned Leave Salary of Rs. 13,42,840/- and PRC arrears of Rs. 98,713/-, totalling Rs. 30,41,553/-, as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India. And rd consequently, direct the respondents, more particularly the 3 respondent, Managing Director, APEWIDC, to release the above amounts with interest at 9percent per annum from 30,06.2025 till the date of actual payment and grant

¶623

IA NO: 1 OF 2025

¶624

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 pleased to direct the Respondents to process and release all the admissible Retirement Gratuity and Encashment of Earned Leave Salary in favour of the petitioner within a time to be fixed by this Hon’ble Court, subject to the result of the Writ Petition

¶625

Counsel for the Petitioner:

¶626

1.HARSHITHA G. S.

¶627

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

¶628

1.GP FOR SERVICES I

¶629

48

¶630

2.GP FOR SERVICES II

¶631

3.RADHA KRISHNA LANKISETTI

¶632

WRIT PETITION NO: 33994/2025

¶633

Between:

¶634

Y JAGGA RAO, S/O LATE BODAYYA, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC RETIRED ASSISTANT ENGINEER, R/O H.NO. 36, VIJAYANAGARA COLONY, CHAPURAM.BALAGA, SRIKAKULAM, SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH.

¶635

...PETITIONER

¶636

AND

¶637

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI,GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶638

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI,GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶639

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI,GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶640

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VIZIANAGARAM DIVISION, DR MARRI CHENNAREDDY BHAVAN, DRDA COMPLEX, CANTONMENT, VIZIANAGARAM, ANDHRA PRADESH.

¶641

...RESPONDENT(S):

¶642

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 topleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the inaction of the respondents in not sanctioning and releasing my retirement benefits, viz., Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/-, Encashment of Earned Leave / Half-Pay Leave salary of Rs. 12,53,914/-

¶643

49

¶644

,totalling Rs. 28,53,914/-, as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India. And consequently, direct the respondents to release the above amounts with interest at 9percentage per annum from 30.04.2025 till the date of actual paymentand grant

¶645

IA NO: 1 OF 2025

¶646

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 pleased to process and release all the admissible Retirement Gratuity and Encashment of Earned Leave Salary in favour of the petitioner within a time to be fixed by this Honble Court, subject to the result of the Writ Petition, and pass

¶647

Counsel for the Petitioner:

¶648

1.HARSHITHA G. S.

¶649

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

¶650

1.GP FOR SERVICES I

¶651

2.GP FOR SERVICES II

¶652

WRIT PETITION NO: 33997/2025

¶653

Between:

¶654

RAPARTHI RAMA RAO, S/O R. CHANDRA RAO, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC RETIRED ASSISTANT ENGINEER, R/O 15-109/1, GVR NAGAR, PAYAKARAOPEYTA, ANAKAPALLI DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH.

¶655

...PETITIONER

¶656

AND

¶657

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶658

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR

¶659

50

¶660

DISTRICT.

¶661

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶662

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VISAKHAPATNAM DIVISION, DRDA COMPLEX, SECTOR-9, MVP COLONY, VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH.

¶663

...RESPONDENT(S):

¶664

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 topleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the inaction of the respondents in not sanctioning and releasing my retirement benefits, viz.. Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/-, Encashment of Earned Leave Salary of Rs. 11,78,800/-, totalling Rs. 27,78,800/-, as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India. And consequently, direct the respondents, more particularly the 3rd respondent, Managing Director, APEWIDC, to release the above amounts with interest at 9 percent per annum from 31.03.2023 till the date of actual paymentand grant

¶665

IA NO: 1 OF 2025

¶666

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 pleased to direct the Respondents to process and release all the admissible Retirement Gratuity and Encashment of Earned Leave Salary in favour of the petitioner within a time to be fixed by this Hon’ble Court, subject to the result of the Writ Petition, and pass

¶667

Counsel for the Petitioner:

¶668

1.HARSHITHA G. S.

¶669

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

¶670

1.GP FOR SERVICES I

¶671

2.GP FOR SERVICES II

¶672

3.RADHA KRISHNA LANKISETTI

¶673

51

¶674

WRIT PETITION NO: 34056/2025

¶675

Between:

¶676

P SURENDARA NAIKAR, S/O. LATE YELLAPPA, AGED ABOUT 65 YEARS, OCC RETIRED ASSISTANT ENGINEER, R/O. 12-34, JANDA MANU STEET, OLD PET, CHANDRAGIRI, TIRUPATI DISTRICT, PINCODE 517101.

¶677

...PETITIONER

¶678

AND

¶679

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (GAD), SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶680

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶681

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶682

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶683

THE COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SRI ANJANEYA TOWERS, IBRAHIM PATNAM, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT.

¶684

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, APEWIDC, CHITTOOR, CHITTOOR DISTRICT.

¶685

...RESPONDENT(S):

¶686

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 topleased to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the action of the Respondents not releasing

¶687

52

¶688

Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs.8,33,320/-, withholding the same as illegal, arbitrary and violation of Article 21 and 300A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to pay Retirement Gratuity, Earned Leave Encashment and pending arrears of salary, along with 9percentage interest on the delayed Retirement benefits in terms of well settled law of the Honhle Apex Court of India reported in (2022) 4 SCC 627, and W.A.No.383 of 2022, dated 12.07.2022, immediately to the petitioner, and pass

¶689

IA NO: 1 OF 2025

¶690

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 Please to direct the respondents to release all Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs.8,33,320/- immediately, pending disposal of the Writ Petition and pass

¶691

Counsel for the Petitioner:

¶692

1.MODAPOTHULA SUMALATHA

¶693

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

¶694

1.GP FOR SERVICES I

¶695

2.GP FOR SERVICES II

¶696

3.RADHA KRISHNA LANKISETTI

¶697

WRIT PETITION NO: 34382/2025

¶698

Between:

¶699

M RAMA MOHAN REDDY, S/O. VENKATA SUBBA REDDY, AGED ABOUT 61 YEARS, OCC RETIRED ASSISTANT ENGINEER, R/O. 10/250, ASHOK NAGAR, BADVEL, YSR KADAPA DISTRICT, PINCODE 516227.

¶700

...PETITIONER

¶701

AND

¶702

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (GAD), SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶703

53

¶704

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT

¶705

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶706

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION ON WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶707

THE COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SRI ANJANEYA TOWERS, IBRAHIM PATNAM, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT.

¶708

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, APEWIDC, RAYACHOTY, ANNAMAYYA DISTRICT.

¶709

...RESPONDENT(S):

¶710

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 topleased to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the action of the Respondents not releasing the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.30,23,270/- i.e., l.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/-, 2.Bncashment of Leave Salary of Rs. 12,41,690/- and 3.RPS pay fixation Arears of Rs.1,81,580/-, withholding the same as illegal, arbitrary and violation of Article 21 and 300A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to pay Retirement Gratuity, Earned Leave Encashment and pending arrears of salary, along with 9 percentage interest on the delayed Retirement benefits in terms of well settled law of the Honble Apex Court of India reported in (2022) 4 see 627, and W.A.No.383 of 2022, dated 12.07.2022, immediately to the petitioner, and pass

¶711

IA NO: 1 OF 2025

¶712

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 Please to direct the respondents to release all the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.30,23,270/- i.e 1. Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/-, 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs. 12,41,690/- and 3.RPS pay fixation

¶713

54

¶714

Arears of Rs. 1,81,580/- immediately, pending disposal of the Writ Petition and pass

¶715

Counsel for the Petitioner:

¶716

1.MODAPOTHULA SUMALATHA

¶717

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

¶718

1.GP FOR SERVICES I

¶719

2.GP FOR SERVICES II

¶720

WRIT PETITION NO: 34386/2025

¶721

Between:

¶722

K MASTHANAIAH, S/O. K SUBBARAMAIAH, AGED ABOUT 62 YEARS, OCC RETIRED DRAUGHTSMAN GR-III, R/O. 20/75-D, AKULA STEET, KADAPA, YSR KADAPA DISTRICT, PINCODE 516001.

¶723

...PETITIONER

¶724

AND

¶725

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (GAD), SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶726

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶727

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GRMTUR DISTRICT.

¶728

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶729

THE COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION,

¶730

55

¶731

SRI ANJANEYA TOWERS, IBRAHIM PATNAM, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT.

¶732

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, APEWIDC, KADAPA, YSR KADAPA DISTRICT.

¶733

...RESPONDENT(S):

¶734

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 tomay be pleased to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the action of the Respondents not releasing the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.21,93,031/- i.e l.Retirement Gratuity of Rs.11,96,287/-, 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs.8,47,195/- and 3.PRC arrears from 01.04.2020 to 31.01.2022 of Rs. 1,49,549/-, withholding the same as illegal, arbitrary and violation of Article 21 and 300A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to pay Retirement Gratuity, Earned Leave Encashment and pending arrears of salary, along with 9percent interest on the delayed Retirement benefits in terms of well settled law of the Honble Apex Court of India reported in (2022) 4 SCC 627, and W.A.No.383 of 2022, dated 12.07.2022, immediately to the petitioner, and pass such

¶735

IA NO: 1 OF 2025

¶736

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 please to direct the respondents to release all the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.21,93,031/- i.e., l.Retirement Gratuity of Rs.11,96,287/-, 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs.8,47,195/- and 3.PRC arrears from 01.04.2020 to 31.01.2022 of Rs. 1,49,549/- immediately, pending disposal of the Writ Petition and pass such

¶737

Counsel for the Petitioner:

¶738

1.MODAPOTHULA SUMALATHA

¶739

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

¶740

1.GP FOR SERVICES I

¶741

2.GP FOR SERVICES II

¶742

56

¶743

WRIT PETITION NO: 34393/2025

¶744

Between:

¶745

M SATYANARAYANA, S/O. M KRISHNA MURTHY, AGED ABOUT 61 YEARS, OCC RETIRED ATTENDER, R/O. 26/996, MITTA MADHI STREET-2, RAMESWARAM, PRODDATUR, YSR KADAPA, PINCODE 516360.

¶746

...PETITIONER

¶747

AND

¶748

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (GAD), SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶749

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶750

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶751

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶752

THE COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SRI ANJANEYA TOWERS, IBRAHIM PATNAM, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT.

¶753

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, APEWIDC, KADAPA, YSR KADAPA DISTRICT.

¶754

...RESPONDENT(S):

¶755

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 topleased to i writ of mandamus issue a any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the action of the Respondents not releasing the

¶756

57

¶757

Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs. 18,13,378/- i.e., l.Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 10,63,375/-, 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs.6,36,725/and 3.PRC arrears from or 01.04.2020 to 31.12.2021 of Rs.1,08,378/-, withholding the same as illegal, arbitraiy and violation of Article 21 and 300A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to pay Retirement Gratuity, Earned Leave Encashment and pending arrears of salary, along with 9 percent interest on the delayed Retirement benefits in terms of well settled law of the Hon'ble Apex Court of India reported in (2022) 4 SCC 627, and W.A.No.383 of 2022, dated 12.07.2022, immediately to the petitioner, and pass

¶758

IA NO: 1 OF 2025

¶759

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 please to direct the respondents to release all the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.18,13,378/- i.e., 1. Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 10,63,375/-, 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs.6,36,725/- and 3.PRC arrears from 01.04.2020 to 31.12.2021 of Rs.1,08,378/- immediately, pending disposal of the Writ Petition and pass

¶760

Counsel for the Petitioner:

¶761

1.MODAPOTHULA SUMALATHA

¶762

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

¶763

1.GP FOR SERVICES I

¶764

2.GP FOR SERVICES II

¶765

WRIT PETITION NO: 34443/2025

¶766

Between:

¶767

K THULASIRAM, S/O. B S KRISHNA REDDY, AGED ABOUT 65 YEARS, OCC RETIRED WORK INSPECTOR, R/O.2-70/2, KVS STREET, PALAMANER, CHITOOR DISTRICT, PINCODE 517408.

¶768

...PETITIONER

¶769

AND

¶770

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (GAD), SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI,

¶771

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¶772

AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶773

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 3.

¶774

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 4.

¶775

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 5.

¶776

THE COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SRI ANJANEYA TOWERS, IBRAHIM PATNAM, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT.

¶777

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, APEWIDC, CHITTOOR, CHITTOOR DISTRICT.

¶778

...RESPONDENT(S):

¶779

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 topleased to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the action of the Respondents not releasing the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs. 11,49,050/- i.e., l.Retirement Gratuity of Rs.2,51,440/- and 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs.8,97,610/-, withholding the same as illegal, arbitrary and violation of Article 21 and 300A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to pay Retirement Gratuity, Earned Leave Encashment and pending arrears of salary, along with 9Percent interest on the delayed Retirement benefits in terms of well settled law of the Honble Apex Court of India reported in (2022) 4 SCC 627, and W.A.No.383 of 2022, dated 12.07.2022, immediately to the petitioner, and pass

¶780

IA NO: 1 OF 2025

¶781

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 please to direct the respondents to release all the Retirement benefits with a

¶782

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¶783

totaling of Rs. 11,49,050/- i.e., l.Retirement Gratuity of Rs.2,51,440/- and 2.Encashment of Leave Salary of Rs.8,97,610/- immediately, pending disposal of the Writ Petition and pass

¶784

Counsel for the Petitioner:

¶785

1.MODAPOTHULA SUMALATHA

¶786

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

¶787

1.GP FOR SERVICES I

¶788

2.GP FOR SERVICES II

¶789

The Court made the following:

¶790

WRIT PETITION NO: 35057/2025

¶791

Between:

¶792

B GANGI REDDY, S/O B. SIDDA REDDY, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC RETIRED ASSISTANT ENGINEER, R/O 15-5-14, RRN COLONY, MADANAPALLE, CHITTOOR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH.

¶793

...PETITIONER

¶794

AND

¶795

THE STATE OF AP, REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶796

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI,AMARAVATHI,GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶797

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶798

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), ANNAMAYYA DIVISION, 44/138, 1ST FLOOR, NEARVIHARI HOTEL, CHITTOOR ROAD, RAYACHOTY, ANDHRA

¶799

60

¶800

PRADESH.

¶801

...RESPONDENT(S):

¶802

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 topleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the inaction of the respondents in not sanctioning and releasing my retirement benefits, viz.. Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/-, Encashment of Earned Leave Salary of Rs. 13,76,580/-, totaling Rs. 29,76,580/-, as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India. And consequently, direct the respondents, more particularly the 3rd respondent, Managing Director, APEWIDC, to release the above amounts with interest at 9 percent per annum from 31.08.2024 till the date of actual payment and grant such other or further relief as this Honble Court may deem fit and proper in the interests of justice.

¶803

IA NO: 1 OF 2025

¶804

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 pleased to direct the Respondents to process and release all the admissible Retirement Gratuity and Encashment of Earned Leave Salary in favour of the petitioner within a time to be fixed by this Hon’ble Court, subject to the result of the Writ Petition, and pas

¶805

Counsel for the Petitioner:

¶806

1.HARSHITHA G. S.

¶807

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

¶808

1.GP FOR SERVICES I

¶809

2.GP FOR SERVICES II

¶810

WRIT PETITION NO: 35077/2025

¶811

Between:

¶812

P SIVA NAGA LAKSHMI SAILAJA, W/O LATE SRI P. RUDRANJANEYA SASTRY, AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS OCC HOUSEWIFE, R/O FLAT NO. 106, PEDAPALAKALURU ROAD, BACKSIDE OF GUNTUR CLUB, GUNTUR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH.

61

...PETITIONER

AND

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶817

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶818

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶819

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), NARASARAOPET, PALNADU DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH.

¶820

...RESPONDENT(S):

¶821

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 topleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the inaction of the respondents in not sanctioning and releasing petitioners husband retirement benefits, viz., Retirement Gratuity of Rs. 16,00,000/-, Encashment of Earned Leave / Half-Pay Leave salary of Rs. 15,22,400/-,and PRC Arrears 2022 for the period from 01.04.2020 to 31.12.2021 - Rs. 1,01,082/-, totalling Rs. 32,23,482/- as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India. And consequently, direct the respondents to release the above amounts with interest at 9percentage per annum from 15.12.2024 till the date of actual paymentand grant

¶822

IA NO: 1 OF 2025

¶823

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 pleased to direct the Respondents to process and release all the admissible Retirement Gratuity and Encashment of Earned Leave Salary in favour of the

¶824

62

¶825

petitioner within a time to be fixed by this Honble Court, subject to the result of the Writ Petition, pending disposal of the main writ petition and pass

¶826

Counsel for the Petitioner:

¶827

1.HARSHITHA G. S.

¶828

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

¶829

1.GP FOR SERVICES I

¶830

2.GP FOR SERVICES II

¶831

WRIT PETITION NO: 35333/2025

¶832

Between:

¶833

TALASILA NAGA GOWRI, W/O. LATE CHERUKURI RAMESH, AGED ABOUT 59 YEARS, OCC HOUSEWIFE, R/O. FLAT NO. 102, VRR VIBHAVAM APARTMENT, C-BLOCK, PORANKI, PENAMALURU, KRISHNA DISTRICT, PINCODE 521137.

¶834

...PETITIONER

¶835

AND

¶836

THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (GAD), SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶837

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶838

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶839

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (APEWIDC), VADDESWARAM, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

¶840

THE COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION,

¶841

63

¶842

SRI ANJANEYA TOWERS, IBRAHIM PATNAM, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT.

¶843

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, APEWIDC, KRISHNA, MACHILIPATNAM, KRISHNA DISTRICT.

¶844

...RESPONDENT(S):

¶845

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 topleased to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate WRIT or direction declaring the action of the Respondents not releasing the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.22,00,469/- i.e 1.Encashment of Earned Leave/Half Pay Leaves of Rs.6,90,856/- and 2. Increment Arrears of Rs. 15,09,613/-, withholding the same as illegal, arbitrary and violation of Article 21 and 300A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to pay Retirement Gratuity, Earned Leave Encashment and pending arrears of salary, along with 9 percent interest on the delayed Retirement benefits in terms of well settled law of the Honourable Apex Court of India reported in (2022) 4 SCC 627, and W.A.No.383 of 2022, dated 12.07.2022, immediately to the petitioner, and pass

¶846

IA NO: 1 OF 2025

¶847

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 please to direct the respondents to release all the Retirement benefits with a totaling of Rs.22,00,469/- i.e., 1.Encashment of Earned Leave/Half Pay Leaves of Rs.6,90,856/- and 2. Increment Arrears of Rs. 15,09,613/immediately, pending disposal of the Writ Petition and pass

¶848

Counsel for the Petitioner:

¶849

1.MODAPOTHULA SUMALATHA

¶850

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

¶851

1.GP FOR SERVICES I

¶852

2.GP FOR SERVICES II

¶853

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¶854

THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY

¶855

WRIT PETITION NOS: 33643 of 2025, 27141 of 2024, 184, 193, 28964, 29076, 29100, 29105, 29107, 29109, 29110, 29114, 29115, 29312, 29565,33446, 33452, 33645, 33650, 33668, 33675, 33685, 33699, 33765, 33767, 33768, 33769, 33987, 33990, 33994, 33997, 34056, 34382, 34386, 34393, 34443, 35057, 35077, 35333 of 2025

¶856

COMMON ORDER:-

¶857

The present batch of writ petitions are filed by employees of Andhra Pradesh Education and Welfare Infrastructure Development Corporation (for short ‘APEWIDC’) questioning the delay in payment of retirement benefits, i.e., gratuity, encashment of earned leave, and PRC arrears.

¶858

Sri V. Ch. Naidu, learned standing counsel for APEWIDC assisted by Sri L. Radha Krishna, learned counsel had passed on a tabular statement of amounts payable to the Petitioners in all these cases and further submitted that there is no legal bar for payment of retirement benefits to the Petitioners and the amounts are not being paid for want of funds to the RespondentCorporation, which are held up on account of various reasons.

¶859

It was further submitted by learned standing counsel that this Court had passed orders in various other similar cases, and 69 Contempt Cases are pending at the behest of Respondent-Corporation and the RespondentCorporation is trying its best to pay the amounts. As per the tabular statement furnished by learned standing counsel, the entitlement of Petitioners in various cases is as under:-

¶860

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¶861

Sl.No.	Writ Petition	Gratuity	Pendin E.L	g Benefits Arrears	Total
1	W.P.No.193 of 2025	1224531	812870	178151	2215552
2	W.P.No.184 of 2025	1192323	809120	171978	2173421
3	W.P.No.27141 of 2024	1600000	1249860	0	2849860
4	W.P.No.28964 of 2025	1600000	1796150	0	3396150
5	W.P.No.29076 of 2025	1600000	1837520	0	3437520
6	W.P.No.29100 of 2025	1600000	1921210	0	3521210
7	W.P.No.29105 of 2025	1600000	1408270	0	3008270
8	W.P.No.29107 of 2025	1600000	1742328	0	3342328
9	W.P.No.29109 of 2025	0	840909	0	840909
10	W.P.No.29110 of 2025	1600000	1153420	0	2753420
11	W.P.No.29114 of 2025	1600000	1740960	0	3340960
12	W.P.No.29115 of 2025	1600000	2200231	0	3800231
13	W.P.No.29312 of 2025	1600000	2198360	0	3798360
14	W.P.No.29565 of 2025	1600000	494338	0	2094338
15	W.P.No.33643 of 2025	1600000	2185200	0	3785200
16	W.P.No.33645 of 2025	0	1183251	91339	1274590
17	W.P.No.33650 of 2025	1441555	965197	0	2406752
18	W.P.No.33987 _of2025 _	1600000	1428510	70844	3099354
19	W.P.No.33990 _of2025 _	1600000	1342840	98713	3041553
20	W.P.No.33997 _of2025 _	1600000	1242480	0	2842480
21	W.P.No.33767 _of2025 _	1600000	1390595	0	2990595
22	W.P.No.33768 _of2025 _	1600000	1341760	0	2941760
23	W.P.No.33765 _of2025 _	1600000	1488120	110869	3198989
24	W.P.No.33994 of 2025	1600000	1253914	0	2853914
25	W.P.No.33769 _of2025 _	0	1860090	1178015	3038105
26	W.P.No.34443 of 2025	251440	897610	0	1149050

¶862

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¶863

27	W.P.No.34382 of 2025	1600000	1241690	181580	3023270
28	W.P.No.34386 of 2025	1196287	847195	149549	2193031
29	W.P.No.34393 of 2025	1063375	636725	108378	1808478
30	W.P.No.33675 of 2025	1600000	1483661	112079	3195740
31	W.P.No.33685 of 2025	1600000	1611620	0	3211620
32	W.P.No.33699 _of2025 _	1600000	1275780	0	2875780
33	W.P.No.33446 of 2025	1600000	1148420	0	2748420
34	W.P.No.33452 of 2025	1600000	1148420	0	2748420
35	W.P.No.33668 of 2025	1600000	1795537	0	3395537
36	W.P.No.34056 of 2025	0	833320	0	833320
	_Total _	47969511	_48807481 _	2451495	_99228487 _

¶864

4. Heard the counsel.

¶865

The payment of retirement benefits is a statutory obligation, and also timely payment of retirement benefits would enable the individuals to lead a dignified life in the last quarter of life. The delay in payment of retirement benefits cannot be sustained on the ground of lack of funds from RespondentCorporation.

¶866

Therefore, these writ petitions are disposed of with the following directions:-

¶867

(i) The Respondents shall pay statutory rate of interest for delayed payments as regards gratuity i.e., from the date of entitlement of interest till the date of payment.

¶868

(ii) The Respondents are directed to make payment at the rate of 6% interest for delayed payment towards non-statutory heads

¶869

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¶870

of retirement dues to the Petitioners from the date of entitlement of dues till actual payment.

¶871

(iii) The admitted retirement amounts to the Petitioners shall be disbursed within a period of four (04) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶872

(iv) There shall be no order as to costs.

¶873

As a sequel, pending applications, if any, shall stand closed.

¶874

__________________ NYAPATHY VIJAY, J

Date: 20.12.2025

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY

¶879

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¶880

WRIT PETITION NOS: 33643 of 2025, 27141 of 2024, 184, 193, 28964, 29076, 29100, 29105, 29107, 29109, 29110, 29114, 29115, 29312, 29565,33446, 33452, 33645, 33650, 33668, 33675, 33685, 33699, 33765, 33767, 33768, 33769, 33987, 33990, 33994, 33997, 34056, 34382, 34386, 34393, 34443, 35057, 35077, 35333 of 2025

¶881

Dt.20.12.2025

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