Borra Saivikas (Student) Vs the State of Ap

BORRA SAIVIKAS (STUDENT), REP.BY HIS FATHER BORRA PRASADA RAO S/O. APPARAO, AGED 52 YEARS, OCCUPATIONIAGRICULTURE COOLIE R/O. 2- 57, RAJAPURAM VILLAGE, KAVITI MANDAL, SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT

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...PETITIONER

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

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THE 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, BACKWARD CLASSES WELFARE DEPARTMENT, TADIGADAPA, VISHAL RESIDENCY VIJAYAWADA, KRISHNA DISTRICT.

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4. THE DIRECTOR, BACKWARD CLASSES WELFARE DEPARTMENT, SRIKAKULAM 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 the 2nd installment of financial assistance of Rs.5,00,000/- (Five Lakh) to the son of the petitioner Borra Saivikas, as per G.O. Ms. No.l74 dated 07.12.2017 R/w. G.O. Ms. No. 29 dated 27.08.2016 despite sanction of funds by the Government under Application ID No. OV2018115573 as illegal, arbitrary, violation of principles of natural justice and unconstitutional and consequently direct the respondents to release 2nd installment of financial assistance of Rs.5,00,000/- (Five Lakh) to the son of the petitioner Borra Saivikas, forthwith under Application ID No. OV2018115573, and to pass s

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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 the 2NDinstallment of financial assistance of Rs.5,00,000/- (Five Lakhs) to the son of the petitioner Borra Saivikas, forthwith under Application ID No. OV2018115573, 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.11329 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.5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs only) (2^nd installment), sanctioned to the Petitioner (Application I.D. No.OV2018115573) under ‘Videshi Vidya Deevena’ Overseas Scholarship scheme, as illegal and arbitrary.

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The Petitioner had applied for financial assistance under ‘Videshi Vidya Deevena’ Overseas Scholarship scheme for the academic year 2018-2019 and the same was allotted with Application I.D. No.OV2018115573. After due verification, Respondent-Authorities sanctioned Rs.10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs only) in favour of the Petitioner for pursuing MBBS Course at Xinxiang Medical University, China in two (02) installments. Later, the Petitioner had completed his MBBS Course and Respondent-Authorities had released Rs.5,00,000/- (1^st installment). However, 2^nd Installment (Rs.5,00,000/-) which was 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: 27.04.2026 chs