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Gurram Bala Deep (Student) v. the State of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh HC27 Apr 2026WP/11454/2026

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What is this about?

N.T.R Videshi Vidhyadharana Scheme; EBC welfare financial assistance; sanction of Rs. 10,00,000/- not disbursed; Application ID OV2018121225; G.O. Ms. No. 29 dated 27.08.2016; writ of mandamus Article 226; Section 151 CPC interim prayer; directions to examine claim in six weeks and release in further eight weeks; no costs; Justice Nyapathy Vijay; Andhra Pradesh High Court Amaravati; disposed with directions.

What did the court decide?

Writ petition disposed of with directions: (i) respondents to examine the petitioner's claim within six weeks of receipt of the order; (ii) if the claim is found in order, release the amounts within a further eight weeks; (iii) no order as to costs; pending miscellaneous petitions closed. ¶32

Gurram Bala Deep (Student) Vs the State of… — Writ and Judicial Review | Andhra Pradesh HC (2026)

What the court decided

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Outcome

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Issue for consideration

Whether the respondents' inaction in not releasing the sanctioned financial assistance of Rs. 10,00,000/- under the N.T.R Videshi Vidhyadharana Scheme (Application ID No.OV2018121225) is illegal and arbitrary, warranting a writ of mandamus directing its release.

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Court's answer

The respondents are directed to examine the petitioner's claim for release of the sanctioned financial assistance within a period of six (06) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.

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Ratio / Principle

If the petitioner's claim is held to be in order, the respondents are directed to release the amounts within a further period of eight (08) weeks.

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Key takeaways

No order as to costs was made; as a sequel, any miscellaneous petitions pending in the writ petition stand closed.ratio¶37

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

W.P. No. 11454 of 2026 (High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati, decided 28.04.2026, Justice Nyapathy Vijay): Petition under Article 226 seeking mandamus for release of Rs. 10,00,000/- financial assistance sanctioned by Respondent No.3 under the 'N.T.R Videshi Vidhyadharana Scheme' (Application ID No.OV2018121225) for M.Sc. Project Management (Placement Route), as per G.O. Ms. No. 29 dated 27.08.2016, which remained undisbursed even after completion of the course. On the Assistant Government Pleader's submission that the application would be considered if the petitioner met the scheme conditions, the Court disposed of the writ petition directing the respondents to examine the claim within six (06) weeks and, if the claim is held to be in order, to release the amounts within a further eight (08) weeks. No costs; pending miscellaneous petitions closed.

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APHC010208922026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI

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(Special Original Jurisdiction)

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TUESDAY,THE TWENTY EIGHTH 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: 11454 OF 2026

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Between:

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GURRAM BALA DEEP (STUDENT), Rep. by his father G.Ramesh, S/o G.Peda Subbarao, Aged 59 years, Occupation Self Employee, R/o 92-25-2010, Beside Anjana Residency, Kobbarithota Lane,A.T.Agraharam, Guntur Dist.

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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.522238

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State of Andhra Pradesh, Represented by its Principal Secretary to Government, Finance and Planning Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Guntur District 522238

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The Managing Director, Economically Backward Classes Welfare Department, Poranki, Krishnaveni School Road, Vijayawada, Krishna District 521137

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The District EBC Welfare Officer, Guntur District. 522503

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...Respondents

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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 Gurram Bala Deep as per G.O. Ms. No. 29 dated 27.08.2016 despite sanction of funds by the Government under Application ID.No. OV2018121225 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 Gurram Bala Deep forthwith under Application ID.No. OV2018121225, 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 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 Gurram Bala Deep forthwith under Application ID .No. OV2018121225, pending disposal of the writ petition and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner: SRIDHAR TUMMALAPUDI

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Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR SOCIAL WELFARE Counsel for the Respondents:GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING

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The Court made the following order:

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY

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Writ Petition No:11454 /2026

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O R DE 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 son of the Petitioner under ‘N.T.R Videshi Vidhyadharana Scheme’ scheme for pursuing Master of Science in Project Management ( Placement Route) as illegal and arbitrary .

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2. The facts leading to this case are as follows:

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The son of the Petitioner had applied for financial assistance under ‘N.T.R Videshi Vidhyadharana Scheme’ for pursuing Master of Science in Project Management (Placement Route), vide Application ID No.OV2018121225. After due verification, Respondent No.3 sanctioned Rs.10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs only) in favour of the son of the Petitioner for pursuing the said course. Though, the son of the Petitioner had completed his Course, the financial assistance as promised to the son of the Petitioner was not disbursed to him. Hence, the present Writ Petition is filed.

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Learned Assistant Government Pleader for the Respondent No.3/Corporation 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,

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with the following directions:-

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(i) The Respondents are directed to examine the 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 in this Petition shall stand closed.

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_______________________ JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY

Date: 28.04.2026

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