K Koteswara Rao v. the State of Ap
Service law – AP Central Power Distribution Corporation Ltd
Case brief
What is this about?
APHC Writ Petition No. 1544 of 2024 (D. Ramesh, J., decided 16.04.2026, Amaravati): eight AP Central Power Distribution Corporation linemen (Prakasam District) challenged C.O.O.Ms.No.189 dated 30.10.2023 and C.O.O.Ms.No.214 dated 21.12.2023 permitting diversion of Lineman/Assistant Lineman/Junior Lineman posts between divisions and outsourcing of manning of 33/11 KV sub-stations with private persons; interim stay of C.O.O.Ms.No.189 (Ex.P1) granted on 10.01.2024; petition closed as nothing survived after respondents adopted Joint Action Committee minutes and stopped awarding manning of 33/11KV SS manned by departmental O&M staff to contractors/external agencies; no costs. Keywords: diversion of posts; outsourcing; 33/11 KV sub-station; Joint Action Committee; Article 14; Article 226; Section 151 CPC; writ of mandamus.
What did the court decide?
No substantive relief on merits; writ petition closed as nothing survived, in view of respondent authorities acting on the Joint Action Committee negotiations (stopping outsourcing of manning of 33/11KV SS manned by departmental O&M staff); no costs; pending interlocutory applications also closed.