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Rayapati Devendra Rao (Student), v. the State of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh HC16 Apr 2026WP/10199/2026

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What is this about?

Writ petition seeking release of Rs.10 lakh overseas scholarship assistance sanctioned under the Videshi Vidya Deevana scheme but not disbursed even after the petitioner completed his Master's course. Court directed respondents to examine the claim within six weeks and release amounts within eight weeks if found in order.

What did the court decide?

Respondents to examine the claim within six weeks and release the scholarship amounts within a further eight weeks if the claim is held to be in order.

Rayapati Devendra Rao (Student), Vs the… — Education and Admissions | Andhra Pradesh HC (2026)

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APHC010199732026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI

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(Special Original Jurisdiction)

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[3460]

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FRIDAY,THE SEVENTEENTH DAY OF APRIL TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX

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PRESENT

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY

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WRIT PETITION NO: 10199/2026

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Between:

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RAYAPATI DEVENDRA RAO (STUDENT),, REP. BY IT IS MOTHER RAYAPATI VIJAYALAKSHMI, W/O VISWESWARA RAO, AGED 54 YEARS, OCCUPATION SELF EMPLOYED, RIO FLAT NO.102, GP INDRAPRASTHA, 4TH LANE , NAVABHARATH NAGAR, GUNTUR CITY, GUNTUR

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, E B C WELFARE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, FINANCE AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ECONOMICALLY BACKWARD CLASSES WELFARE DEPARTMENT, SRI VISHNU TOWERS, KRISHNAVENI SCHOOL ROAD,

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PORANKI (V), PENAMALURU (M), VIJAYAWADAKRISHNA DISTRICT. 521137

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THE DISTRICT EBC WELFARE OFFICER, 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 order, writ or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in not releasing financial assistance of Rs.10,00,000/- (Ten Lakhs) to the son of the petitioner Rayapati Devendra Rao as per G.O. Ms. No. 29 dated 27.08.2016 despite sanction of funds by the Government under Application ID.No. OV2018120336 as illegal, arbitrary, violation of principles of natural justice and unconstitutional and consequently direct the respondents to release financial assistance of Rs. 10,00,000/- (Ten Lakhs) to the son of the petitioner Rayapati Devendra Rao forthwith under Application ID.No. OV2018120336, and to pass su

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IA NO: 1 OF 2026

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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 release financial assistance of Rs.10,00,000/(Ten Lakhs)under N.T.R. VideshiVidhyadharana Scheme to the son of the petitioner Rayapati Devendra Rao forthwith under Application ID.No. OV2018120336, pending disposal of the writ petition and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.SRIDHAR TUMMALAPUDI

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR SOCIAL WELFARE

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2.GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING

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The Court made the following:

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THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY

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W.P.No.10199 of 2026

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O R D E R:

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The present Writ Petition is filed questioning the action of Respondents in not releasing financial assistance of Rs.10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs only), sanctioned to the Petitioner (Application I.D. No.OV2018120336) under ‘Videshi Vidya Deevana’ Overseas Scholarship scheme, as illegal and arbitrary.

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The Petitioner had applied for financial assistance under ‘Videshi Vidya Deevana’ Overseas Scholarship scheme for the academic year 2018-2019 and the same was allotted with Application I.D. No.OV2018120336. After due verification, Respondent-Authorities sanctioned Rs.10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs only) in favour of the Petitioner for pursuing Master of Science (Advanced Computer Science) Course at University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Missouri, United States in two (02) installments. Though, the Petitioner had completed his Master of Science (Advanced Computer Science) Course, the financial assistance as promised to the Petitioner was not

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disbursed to him. Hence, the present Writ Petition is filed.

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Learned Assistant Government Pleader for Social Welfare submits that the application of the Petitioner would be considered and amounts would be sanctioned, if the Petitioner is within the conditions specified, for release of the amounts.

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Considering the submissions, this Writ Petition is disposed of, with the following directions:-

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(i) The Respondents are directed to examine the

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claim of the Petitioner within a period of six (06) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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(ii) In the event, the claim of the Petitioner is held to be in order, the Respondents are directed to release the amounts to the Petitioner within a further period of eight (08) weeks.

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

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As a sequel, the miscellaneous petitions, if any, pending

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in this Petition shall stand closed.

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__________________ NYAPATHY VIJAY, J

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Date: 17.04.2026 chs

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY

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WRIT PETITION NO:10199/2026

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Dt. 17.04.2026

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Rayapati Devendra Rao (Student), v. the State of Andhra Pradesh

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