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Gummadi Baby Spandana (Student), v. The State of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh HC9 Sept 2026WP/15462/2026

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What is this about?

The High Court disposed of a writ petition requesting the release of Rs. 15 lakhs financial assistance to the petitioner's daughter under the Overseas Scholarship Scheme. The court directed the respondents to examine the claim within six weeks and, if eligible, release the amount within a further eight weeks.

What did the court decide?

Directing respondents to examine the claim within six weeks and release the amount within eight weeks if found valid.

Gummadi Baby Spandana (Student), Vs… — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Andhra Pradesh HC (2026)

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APHC010292752026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI

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(Special Original Jurisdiction)

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THURSDAY, THE 10^th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026

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PRESENT

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 15462/2026

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Between:

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GUMMADI BABY SPANDANA (STUDENT),, REP.BY HER FATHER GUMMADI VENKATA NARAYANA, S/0 GUMMADI MALAKONDAIAH,AGED 50 YEARS R/O.8-19-5, KATEVARAM ROAD, BALAJIRAO PETA, NEAR MASEED, TENALI URBAN AND MANDAL GUNTUR DISTRICT -522201

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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, B C WELFARE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT - 522238.

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THE 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 DIRECTOR, BACKWARD CLASSES WELFARE DEPARTMENT, TADIGADAPA, VIJAYAWADA, KRISHNA DISTRICT - 521134.

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THE DISTRICT BC WELFARE OFFICER, GUNTUR DISTRICT.522002

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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 tomay be pleased to issue order, writ or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents

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in not releasing financial assistance of Rs. 15,00,000/- (Fifteen Lakhs) to the daughter of the petitioner Gummadi Baby Spandana under Application ID No. OV2019123059, dated 03-09-2019 as per GO.Ms.No.27 dated 12-0202019r/w GO.Ms.No. 29 dated 27-08-2016 as illegal, arbitrary and unconstitutional and consequently direct the respondents to release the financial assistance Rs. 15,00,000/- (Fifteen Lakhs),to daughter of the petitioner Gummadi Baby Spandana under Application ID No. OV2019123059, dt 22- 06-2019as per GO.Ms.No.27 dated 12-02-2019 r/w GO.Ms.No. 29 dated 27- 08-2016 illegal, arbitraryand unconstitutional and consequently direct the respondents to release the financial assistance Rs. 15,00,000/- (Fifteen Lakhs) to the daughter of the petitioner Gummadi Baby Spandana under Application ID No. OV2019123059, dated 03-09-2019 as per GO.Ms.No.27 dated 12-02- 02019 r/w GO.Ms.No. 29 dated 27-08-2016, and to pass such

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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 to release financial assistance of Rs. 15,00,000/- (Fifteen Lakhs) to the daughter of the petitioner Gummadi Baby Spandana under Application ID No. OV2019123059,dt pending disposal of the writ petition and pass such

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.K KOUTILYA

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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 Order:-

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The present Writ Petition is filed questioning the action of the Respondents in not releasing financial assistance of Rs.15,00,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Lakhs only) to the daughter of the Petitioner, Gummadi Baby Spandana, under Application ID No.OV2019123059, under the ‘Videshi Vidya Deevena’ Overseas Scholarship Scheme, as illegal, arbitrary and unconstitutional.

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The Petitioner had applied for financial assistance under the ‘Videshi Vidya Deevena’ Overseas Scholarship Scheme for pursuing higher studies abroad and the same was allotted Application ID No.OV2019123059 dated 03.09.2019. It is submitted that the financial assistance of Rs.15,00,000/(Rupees Fifteen Lakhs only) was sanctioned in favour of the petitioner's daughter, Gummadi Baby Spandana, as per G.O.Ms.No.27, dated 12.02.2019, read with G.O.Ms.No.29, dated 27.08.2016. However, the said financial assistance has not been released to the Petitioner. Hence, the present Writ Petition is filed.

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Learned Standing Counsel appearing for the Respondents submits that the application of the petitioner would be considered and the amounts would be released, if the petitioner is found to be within the conditions specified under the scheme.

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Considering the submissions made by the learned counsel appearing

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for the respective parties, this Writ Petition is disposed of, 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 amount 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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Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, shall stand closed.

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JUSTICE HARINATH.N

10.09.2026 RSD

THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N

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WRIT PETITION NO: 15462/2026

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10.09.2026 RSD

Gummadi Baby Spandana (Student), v. The State of Andhra Pradesh

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