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Shaik Bibi v. the State of Ap

Andhra Pradesh HC16 Nov 2025WP/31611/2025

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What is this about?

Shaik Bibi v. State of AP and Secretary, MJPAPBCWREI Society, WRIT PETITION No.31611 of 2025 (APHC010604792025), High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati, decided 17.11.2025 by Justice Nyapathy Vijay. Mandamus claim under Article 226 alleging violation of Articles 14 and 16 over non-promotion from TGT (Science) to PGT (Bio Science) despite representations; disposed with a direction to decide the representations within 8 weeks. Keywords: promotion, seniority list Zone-IV, TGT, PGT, representations, inaction, MJPAPBCWREIS, BC Welfare, services.

What did the court decide?

Respondents directed to consider and pass appropriate orders on the petitioner's representations within eight (08) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs; miscellaneous petitions pending, if any, stand closed. ¶34

Shaik Bibi Vs the State of Ap — Writ and Judicial Review | Andhra Pradesh HC (2025)

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[3460]

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APHC010604792025

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI

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(Special Original Jurisdiction)

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MONDAY, THE SEVENTEENTH DAY OF NOVEMBER TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE

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PRESENT

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY WRIT PETITION NO: 31611/2025

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Between:

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SHAIK BIBI, W/O. M. MOHAMMAD RIYAZUDDIN, AGED 49 YEARS, OCC- TGT SCIENCE TEACHER O/O. MJPAPBCWREIS GIRLS, TEKULODU, SATYA SAI DISTRICT, ERSTWHILE ANANTAPUR DISTRICT ON DEPUTATION. PRESENTLY WORKING MJPAPBCWREIS GIRLS, KALIKIRI, ANNAMAYYA DISTRICT, ERSTWHILE CHITTOOR DISTRICT.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, BC WELFARE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT-522020.

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THE SECRETARY, MJPAPBCWREI SOCIETY, SENTINI BUILDINGS, 2ND FLOOR, 34 UMA SANKAR NAGAR, KANURU, VIJAYAWADA, 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 to issue a Writ, order or directions, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondents in not promoting the petitioner from the post of Trained Graduate Teacher in Science (TGT) to the post of Post Graduate Teacher-Bio Science (PGT) in terms of the seniority list in spite of her repeated representations dt.06-042024, 19-06-2024, 14-07-2024, 15-07- 25-08-2025 and 04-11-2025 which is

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illegal, unconstitutional, violation of Articles 14 and 16 of the 2024, 24-032025, arbitrary. Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents herein to promote the petitioner from the post of Trained Graduate Teacher in Science (TGT) to the post of Post Graduate Teacher-Bio Science (PGT) on par with her juniors with all consequential benefits 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 consider petitioners representations dt.06-04-2024, 19-06-2024, 14-07-2024, 15-07- 2024, 24-03-2025, 25-08-2025 & 04-112025 and promote her from the post of Trained Graduate Teacher in Science (TGT) to the post of Post Graduate Teacher-Bio Science (PGT) on par with her juniors with retrospective effect and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.CHALLA SIVASANKAR

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR SERVICES II

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY

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WRIT PETITION No.31611 of 2025

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ORDER:

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The present writ petition is filed aggrieved by the inaction of respondents in not promoting the petitioner from the post of Trained Graduate Teacher in Science (TGT) to the post of Post Graduate Teacher-Bio Science (PGT) in terms of the seniority list, as illegal and arbitrary.

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The petitioner was appointed as Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) on 10.01.2020, and her probation was declared on 11.01.2022. The 2^nd respondent prepared a provisional seniority list in Zone–IV in respect of the Science subject, wherein the petitioner was shown at Sl.No.4. Subsequently, the 2^nd respondent issued a memo vide Rc.No.Estt/182/DPC/JL/2023, dated 11.01.2024, calling for reports from the Principals of MJPAPBCWR Institutions regarding Trained Graduate Teachers, directing them to submit their PostGraduation Original Degree-cum-Pass Certificates duly attested, for considering their cases for promotion to the post of Post Graduate Teacher (Zonal-wise).

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The petitioner completed her Post Graduation in Science and was issued Pass Memo/Provisional Certificate on 30.03.2024. She made representations on 06.04.2024, 19.06.2024, 14.07.2024, 15.07.2024, 24.06.2025, 25.08.2025 and 04.11.2025, requesting consideration of her case

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for promotion on par with her juniors. However, no action has been taken by the respondents. Hence, the present writ petition is filed.

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Learned Assistant Government Pleader for Services-II, would submit that the representations made by the petitioner will be considered and appropriate orders will be passed as expeditiously as possible.

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Considering the submissions, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing the respondents to consider and pass appropriate orders on the representations made by the petitioner, within a period of eight (08) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs.

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

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_______________________________ JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY

Date: 17.11.2025 SNI

THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY

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WRIT PETITION No.31611 of 2025