Ippili Pandu Ranga Rao v. the State of Andhra Pradesh
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P. No. 1069 of 2026 (APHC010018142026), Justice B. Krishna Mohan, decided 19.01.2026 — eviction notice dated 29.12.2025 under Section 7 of the A.P. Land Encroachment Act, 1905 vide Rc.No.943/2025/SA by Tahsildar, Gajuwaka Mandal, Visakhapatnam; land admeasuring 641 sq. yds. in Survey Nos. 117/1 to 20, Thunglam Village treated as Government/ULC land; explanation dated 05.01.2026 not considered; State of AP v. Thummala Krishna Rao invoked in prayers; Articles 14, 21, 300-A and natural justice pleaded; Court directed enquiry with due opportunity and verification, decision on merits within four months; writ disposed, interim orders vacated, no costs, IAs closed.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the 4th respondent to complete the enquiry pursuant to the notice dated 29.12.2025 after considering the petitioner's explanation dated 05.01.2026, strictly in accordance with law, with due opportunity to all parties and verification of records and the subject land, deciding on merits preferably within four months; interim orders vacated; no order as to costs; interlocutory applications closed.