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G Pushpalatha v. the State of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh HC19 Apr 2026WP/10310/2026

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What is this about?

Anganwadi Helper promotion to Anganwadi Worker; representation dated 19.02.2026 not considered; direct recruitment notification; G.O.Rt.No.102 dated 28-03-2011; Memo NO.5771/K3/2006 dated 05-01-2012; G.O.Ms.No.102; G.O.Ms.No.5 DWCDA&SC dated 13.03.2026 (5 years' service requirement); ICDS Project Muddanuru, Erraguntla Mandal, YSR Kadapa; writ disposed with direction to consider representation per Rules in vogue; Justice D Ramesh; 20.04.2026.

What did the court decide?

Respondents directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.02.2026 and pass appropriate orders in terms of the Rules in vogue and communicate the same to the petitioner; no order as to costs; pending interlocutory applications, if any, stand closed. ¶35

G Pushpalatha Vs the State of Andhra Pradesh — Writ and Judicial Review | Andhra Pradesh HC (2026)

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Issue for consideration

Whether the action of the respondents in not considering the petitioner's representation dated 19-02-2026 for promotion to the post of Anganwadi Worker and in proposing to issue a Notification to fill up the said post by direct recruitment is illegal, arbitrary and unconstitutional. +1 more

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Court's answer

Without going into the merits of the case, the Court disposed of the Writ Petition directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.02.2026 and pass appropriate orders in terms of the Rules in vogue and communicate the same to the petitioner.

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Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Writ Petition No. 10310 of 2026 (Art. 226, High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati, Justice D Ramesh, decided 20.04.2026): An Anganwadi Helper (appointed 08.07.2022) at Anganwadi Centre, Malepadu-II, ICDS Project, Muddanuru, Erraguntla Mandal, YSR Kadapa District, who had been running the centre alone since the incumbent Anganwadi Worker (Ch.Sagunamma) retired on 31.03.2023, challenged the respondents' failure to consider her representation dated 19.02.2026 for promotion to Anganwadi Worker and their proposal to fill the post by direct recruitment, contending this was contrary to G.O.Rt.No.102 dated 28-03-2011 and Memo NO.5771/K3/2006 dated 05-01-2012. The Government Pleader referred to amended rules in G.O.Ms.No.5 DWCDA&SC dated 13.03.2026 requiring a minimum of 5 years' service as Anganwadi Helper for promotion. Without going into the merits, the Court disposed of the petition directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation and pass appropriate orders in terms of the Rules in vogue and communicate the result to her; no costs; pending interlocutory applications closed.

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APHC010201722026

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

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[3208]

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MONDAY, THE TWENTIETH DAY OF APRIL TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX

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PRESENT

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE D RAMESH

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WRIT PETITION NO: 10310 of 2026

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Between:

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G PUSHPALATHA, W/O. BATTULA SURESH BABU, AGED ABOUT 27 YEARS, OCC ANGANWADI HELPER, ANGANWADI CENTRE, MALEPADU-LL, ICDS PROJECT, MUDDANURU, ERRAGUNTIA MANDAL, Y.S.R. KADAPA DISTRICT

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...PETITIONER

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, WOMEN, CHILDREN, DISABLED AND SENIOR CITIZENS DEPT., SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE DIRECTOR, WOMEN DEVELOPMENT AND CHILD WELFARE DEPARTMENT, ANDHRA PRADESH.

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THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, YSR KADAPA DISTRICT, AT KADAPA.

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THE PROJECT DIRECTOR, DISTRICT WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, YSR KADAPA DISTRICT.

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THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT OFFICER, (CDPO), MUDDANURU ICDS PROJECT, YSR 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 to issue a Writ, Order or Direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondents in not considering the petitioners representation dated 19-02-2026 for promotion to the post of Anganwadi Worker at Anganwadi Centre, Malepadu-ll, ICDS Project, Muddanuru, Erraguntia Mandal, Y.S.R. Kadapa District, and in proposing to issue a Notification to fill up the said post by direct recruitment, as illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional, and contrary to G.O.Rt.No.102 dated 28-03-2011 and Memo NO.5771/K3/2006 dated 05-01-2012, and consequently direct the respondents to consider the petitioners case for promotion to the post of Anganwadi Worker at the said Centre and to pass

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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 may be pleased to direct the respondents not to fill up the vacant post of Anganwadi Worker at Anganwadi Centre at Malepadu-ll Centre pending disposal of the above writ petition and to pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.B V APARNA LAKSHMI

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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 D RAMESH WRIT PETITION NO: 10310 of 2026

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The Court made the following Order:

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The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed by the petitioner declaring the inaction of the respondents in not considering the representation/ application made by the petitioner on 19.02.2026 for promotion to the post of Anganwadi Worker at Anganwadi Centre, Malepadu-II, ICDS Project, Muddanuru, Erraguntla Mandal, YSR Kadapa District.

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Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner was appointed as Anganwadi helper at Malepadu-II, ICDS Project, Muddanuru, Erraguntla Mandal, YSR Kadapa District on 08.07.2022. One Ch.Sagunamma, who is Anganwadi Worker was retired from service on 31.03.2023 and the petitioner is handling the entire centre on her own, and as such, she is directly eligible and entitled for the post of Anganwadi Worker. Hence, she made a representation/ application in terms of G.O.Ms.No.102. Surprisingly, respondents without considering the petitioner’s application, proceeding with the notification for filling up the said post. Hence, the present Writ Petition.

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Learned Assistant Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents on instructions submit that as per the amended Rules more specifically G.O.Ms.No.5 DWCDA&SC, dated 13.03.2026 accorded revised guidelines for promotion of Anganwadi Helpers to Anganwadi Workers, a minimum of 5 years of service as Anganwadi Helper is required.

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Considering the rival submissions made by learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Assistant Government Pleader, without going into the merits of the case, this Court is inclined to dispose of the Writ Petition directing the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation 19.02.2026 and pass appropriate orders, in terms of the Rules in vogue and communicate the same to the petitioner.

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With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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Interlocutory applications, if any, pending shall stand closed.

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__________________ JUSTICE D RAMESH

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Date: 20.04.2026 PSA

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