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K.Vijayanada v. Mr.B.Rajasekhar,Ias

Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 – Sections 10 to 12; Article 215, Constitution of India

Andhra Pradesh HC16 Jun 2026CC/790/2024

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Andhra Pradesh High Court, Amaravati; Contempt Case No.790 of 2024; Justice Tarlada Rajasekhar Rao; decided 17.06.2026. Contempt petition by K. Vijananda, Assistant Executive Engineer, RWS Sub-Division Kurnool, against B. Rajasekhar IAS (Principal Secretary, RWS&S Department) and R.V. Krishna Reddy (Engineer-in-Chief) for alleged violation of order dated 21.07.2023 in W.P.No.7186 of 2021. Closed on submission of compliance; no costs; pending IAs closed.

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Learned counsel for the respondents submitted that the orders of this Court have been complied with; the petitioner's counsel did not dispute this, and accordingly the Contempt Case is closed with no order as to costs. ¶26

K.Vijayanada Vs Mr.B.Rajasekhar,Ias — Contempt of Court | Andhra Pradesh HC (2026)

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APHC010057012024

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction)

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WEDNESDAY, THE SEVENTEENTH DAY OF JUNE TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX

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PRESENT

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE TARLADA RAJASEKHAR RAO

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CONTEMPT CASE NO: 790/2024

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Between:

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K.VIJAYANADA, S/O.TIRUPAELU, AGED 57 YEARS, OCC ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, RWS SUB-DIVISION KURNOOL R/OH.NO.49/50 A/280, SRIRAM NAGAR, KURNOOL DISTRICT-518002.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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MR B RAJASEKHAR IAS, HE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION DEPARTMENT, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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MR R V KRISHNA REDDY, THE ENGINEER-IN-CHIEF, RWS AND DEPARTMENT, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DLSTRICT-522 007.

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...CONTEMNOR(S):

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Petition under Sections 10 to 12 of Contempt of Courts Act 1971 praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit file herein the High Court may be pleased to may be pleased to punish the respondents herein for violating the Order made by this Honble Court in W.P.No.7186 OF 2021, dt 21.07.2023, (by his Lordship Justice Tarlada Rajasekhar Rao), under Section 10 and 12 of Contempt of Courts Act and also under Article 215 of Constitution of India, for willful disobedience, in the interest of Justice and pass such

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.G V SHIVAJI

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Counsel for the Contemnor(S):

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1.VADAPALLI RAMESH

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The Court made the following:

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE TARLADA RAJASEKHAR RAO

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CONTEMPT CASE No.790 of 2024

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ORDER:

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Learned counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that the orders of this Court have been complied with by the respondents. The said fact was not disputed by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner.

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In view of the submission made by the learned counsel appearing for the respondents, the present Contempt Case is closed. There shall be no order as to costs.

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Consequently, interlocutory applications, pending in the contempt case shall stand closed.

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__________________________________ JUSTICE TARLADA RAJASEKHAR RAO

Date: 17.06.2026 SJ

THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE TARLADA RAJASEKHAR RAO

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Contempt Case No.790 of 2024