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G. Mekalaiah v. The State of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh HC13 Jul 2026WP/19022/2026

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What is this about?

G. Mekalaiah v. State of Andhra Pradesh and others; Writ Petition No. 19022/2026, High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati (Special Original Jurisdiction); decided 14.07.2026 by the Honourable Sri Justice Nyapathy Vijay. Challenge under Article 226 to suspension of an APSRTC driver by Depot Manager, Markapuram Depot (Proceedings No. E2/2(08)/2026-MRKP dated 02.07.2026); IA No. 1 of 2026 under Section 151 CPC for interim reinstatement. Petition dismissed as withdrawn on 14.07.2026 with no order as to costs; miscellaneous petitions closed; non-reportable. Counsel: Pamarthi Kameswara Rao for Petitioner; GP for Services II for Respondents.

What did the court decide?

No substantive relief; the Court permitted withdrawal of the Writ Petition, which was accordingly dismissed as withdrawn with no order as to costs. ¶32

G. Mekalaiah Vs The State of Andhra Pradesh — Writ and Judicial Review | Andhra Pradesh HC (2026)

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Date of reserved for orders : --Date of pronouncement : 14.07.2026 Date of uploading :

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APHC010356402026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI [3460] (Special Original Jurisdiction)

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TUESDAY, THE 14^th DAY OF JULY 2026

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PRESENT

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY

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WRIT PETITION NO: 19022/2026

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Between:

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G. MEKALAIAH, S/O. PEDDA ANKAIAH AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS, OCC. DRIVER, E. 627468, O/O. MARKAPUR DEPOT, APSRTC, R/O. MODDULAPALLI VILLAGE, PEDDA YASAVARAM POST MARKAPURAM MANDAL, MARKAPURAM DISTRICT.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, TRANSPORT AND ROADS AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT-522238

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THE ANDHRA PRADESH STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION, REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR CUM VICE-CHAIRMAN, PANDIT NEHRU BUS STATION, VIJAYAWADA, N.T.R.DISTRICT-520001

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THE DEPOT MANAGER, A.P.S.R.T.C. MARKAPURAM DEPOT, MARKAPURAM MARKAPURAM DISTRICT-523316

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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 writ or order more in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents 2 and 3 more particularly respondent No.3 suspended the petitioner vide proceedings in No. E2/2(08)/2026-MRKP dated. 02.07.2026 in violation of Serial No. 3.2.3. of Annexure- II of the circular No. PD 01/2019, dated. 01.01.2019, Violative of principles of natural justice, without preliminary enquiry, denying of denial of reasonable opportunity, and accordingly set aside the suspension order No. E2/2(08)/2026-MRKP dated 02.07.2026 issued by the 3rd respondent and consequently to direct the respondents 2 and 3 to reinstate the petitioner in service along with all consequential benefits etc., including the salary and continuity of service from the suspension period and 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 to suspend the; orders of the 3’rdrespondent vide proceedings in No. E2/2(08)/2026-MRKF dated: 02.07.2026 by reinstate the petitioner into service as Driver in Marakapuram Depot and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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