Dismissed¶49

E Sadhamma v. The State of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh HC7 Jul 2026WP/20097/2020

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What is this about?

Withdrawal of writ petition; dismissed as withdrawn; Article 226 mandamus against Tahsildar's order R.C.No.24/2005/A dated 12.10.2020; Ac.2.17 cents in Survey No.18/4, Madhuravada Village, Visakhapatnam Rural Mandal; alternate house sites before eviction; earlier dismissal dated 07-02-2023; delay of 203 days; restoration and status quo applications; no costs; miscellaneous petitions closed; Justice Nyapathy Vijay; 08.07.2026; no merits decided.

What did the court decide?

Permission granted to withdraw the Writ Petition; Writ Petition dismissed as withdrawn; no costs; miscellaneous petitions, pending if any, stand closed. ¶49

E Sadhamma 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 : 08.07.2026 Date of uploading : 08.07.2026

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APHC010303232020

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

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WEDNESDAY, THE 8^th DAY OF JULY 2026

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PRESENT

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY WRIT PETITION NO: 20097/2020

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Between:

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E SADHAMMA, W/O LATE TATA RAO, AGED 65 YEARS, OCC HOUSEWIFE, R/O H.NO.9-31, VALLI NAGAR, KOMMADI JUNCTION, MADHURAVADA, VISAKHAPATNAM

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E. APPALA RAJU, S/O LATE TATA RAO, AGED 42 YEARS, OCC TAXI DRIVER, R/O H.NO.9-31, VALLI NAGAR, KOMMADI JUNCTION, MADHURAVADA, VISAKHAPATNAM.

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E. GEETHA, WO HARISH, AGED 32 YEARS, OCC HOUSEWIFE, R/O H.NO.9-31, VALLI NAGAR, KOMMADI JUNCTION, MADHURAVADA, VISAKHAPATNAM.

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E. ANANDA RAO, SAD LATE TATA RAO, AGED 36 YEARS, OCC DRIVER, R/O H.NO.9-31, VALLI NAGAR, KOMMADI JUNCTION, MADHURAVADA, VISAKHAPATNAM.

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E. VENKATA RAMANA, S/O LATE SADHU RAO, AGED 55 YEARS, OCC TAILOR, R/O H.NO.9-35/2, VALLI NAGAR, KOMMADI JUNCTION, MADHURAVADA, VISAKHAPATNAM.

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E. GOVIND, S/O LATE SADHU RAO, AGED 48 YEARS, OCC LORRY MECHANIC, RIO H.NO.9-35, VALLI NAGAR, KOMMADI JUNCTION, MADHURAVADA, VISAKHAPATNAM.

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E. MANGA RAJU, S/O LATE SADHU RAO, AGED 42 YEARS, OCC WELDING SHOP, RIO H.NO.9-35/1, VALLI NAGAR, KOMMADI JUNCTION, MADHURAVADA, VISAKHAPATNAM.

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...PETITIONER(S)

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AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, REVENUE (ASSIGNMENT) DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, VISAKHAPATNAM DISTRICT, VISAKHAPATNAM.

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THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER, VISAKHAPATNAM.

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THE TAHSILDAR, VISAKHAPATNAM RURAL MANDAL, VISAKHAPATNAM.

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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 to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ, order or direction and call for the records relating to the impugned order vide R.C.No.24/2005/A, dated 12.10.2020 passed by the Respondent No.4 and set aside the same as illegal, arbitrary and uncalled for and consequently direct the Respondents not to interfere with the peaceful possession and enjoyment of an extent of Ac.2.17 cents in Survey No.18/4 situated at Madhuravada Village, Visakhapatnam (Rural) Mandal, Visakhapatnam and further direct the Respondents to show alternate house sites before evicting the Petitioners and to pass such other orders.

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IA NO: 1 OF 2020

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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 order passed by the Respondent No.4 in R.C.No.24/2005/A, dated 12.10.2020 pending disposal of the above Writ Petition and to pass such other order or orders as this Hon’ble Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.

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IA NO: 1 OF 2023

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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 permit the petitioners to withdraw WP No. 20097 of 2020 pending on the file of this Hon'ble Court in the interest of justice and to pass such other orders.

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IA NO: 2 OF 2023

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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 condone the delay of 203 days in filing the application to set aside the dismissal order and to pass such other orders.

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IA NO: 3 OF 2023

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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 set aside the dismissal order dated 07-02-2023 and restore the main WP No. 20097 of 2020 to its original status for full-fledged adjudication in accordance with law in the interest of justice and pass such other orders.

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IA NO: 4 OF 2023

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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 grant status quo orders with regard to possession of the petitioners over an extend of Ac.2.17 cents covered by S.No.18/4 of Madhurawada Village, Visakhapatnam Rural Mandal Pending disposal of the Restoration Petition and pass such other orders.

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Counsel for the Petitioner(S):

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1.MADHAVA RAO NALLURI

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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The Court made the following:

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Whether the order is :

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Speaking Yes/No / Reasoned Yes/No Reportable Yes/No / Non-Reportable Yes/No

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY

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WRIT PETITION No.20097 of 2020

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ORDER:

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In view of the letter dated 23.06.2026 addressed by the learned counsel for the Petitioners addressed to the Registrar (Judicial), the Petitioners seek permission of this Court to withdraw the Writ Petition.

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Permission is accorded.

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Accordingly, the Writ Petition is dismissed, as withdrawn.

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No costs.

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As a sequel, miscellaneous petitions, pending if any, shall

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stand closed.

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________________________ JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY

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Date: 08.07.2026

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Speaking	Reasoned
Reportable	Non-reportable

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY

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WRIT PETITION No.20097 of 2020

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Dated: 08.07.2026

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Procedural history

How this case reached the court

AI extract

Order under challenge
Order vide R.C.No.24/2005/A dated 12.10.2020 passed by Respondent No.4 (Tahsildar, Visakhapatnam Rural Mandal), sought to be set aside as illegal, arbitrary and uncalled for; connected with possession of Ac.2.17 cents in Survey No.18/4, Madhuravada Village, and the petitioners' demand for alternate house sites before eviction.¶23
Respondent No.4 - Tahsildar, Visakhapatnam Rural Mandal · 12.10.2020
Prior proceeding
Writ Petition No.20097 of 2020 filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus to set aside the impugned order and protect possession of Ac.2.17 cents in Survey No.18/4, Madhuravada Village.¶23
Prior proceeding
IA No.1 of 2020 (under Section 151 CPC): application to suspend the order passed by Respondent No.4 in R.C.No.24/2005/A dated 12.10.2020 pending disposal of the Writ Petition.¶26
Prior proceeding
IA No.1 of 2023 (under Section 151 CPC): application to permit the petitioners to withdraw WP No.20097 of 2020.¶28
Prior proceeding
IA No.2 of 2023 (under Section 151 CPC): application to condone the delay of 203 days in filing the application to set aside the dismissal order.¶30
Prior proceeding
Main Writ Petition had been dismissed by order dated 07-02-2023, as recited in IA No.3 of 2023 seeking restoration.¶32
Prior proceeding
IA No.3 of 2023 (under Section 151 CPC): application to set aside the dismissal order dated 07-02-2023 and restore the main WP No.20097 of 2020 to its original status for full-fledged adjudication.¶32
Prior proceeding
IA No.4 of 2023 (under Section 151 CPC): application for status quo orders regarding the petitioners' possession over Ac.2.17 cents covered by S.No.18/4 of Madhurawada Village pending disposal of the Restoration Petition.¶34
Prior proceeding
Letter dated 23.06.2026 addressed by the learned counsel for the Petitioners to the Registrar (Judicial), on the basis of which the Petitioners sought permission to withdraw the Writ Petition.¶47

E Sadhamma v. The State of Andhra Pradesh

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