Dismissed

Smt.Pidugu Ramalaxmi, Visakhapatnam v. Secy to Govt, Law (L.3) Dept, Hyd & 2 Others

Andhra Pradesh HC9 Sept 2026WP/23264/2013

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

The petitioner challenged the government order appointing the 3rd respondent as Assistant Government Pleader, alleging arbitrariness and violation of Article 14 and service instructions. During the hearing, the petitioner's counsel stated that no further cause survives and the matter has become infructuous. The court dismissed the writ petition as infructuous with no order as to costs and closed all pending miscellaneous petitions.

What did the court decide?

Writ petition dismissed as infructuous; no order as to costs; all pending miscellaneous petitions closed.

Smt.Pidugu Ramalaxmi, Visakhapatnam Vs Secy to… — Service and Employment | Andhra Pradesh HC (2026)

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APHC010182712013

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (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 SMT JUSTICE V.SUJATHA

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WRIT PETITION NO: 23264 OF 2013

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Between:

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SMT.PIDUGU RAMALAXMI, VISAKHAPATNAM, Hindu, residing at D.No.30-11-13/1, Mahalakshmi Street, Dabagardens, Visakhapatnam.

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...Petitioner

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AND

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SECY TO GOVT LAW L 3 DEPT HYD 2 OTHERS, represented by its Secretary to Government, Law (L.3) Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad-500 022.

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The District Collector, Visakhapatnam, Visakhapatnam District.

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Sri Talluri Gowthameswara Rao alias Gowtham, Advocate, 44-22-7/1, Ramalayam Street, Railway New Colony, Visakhapatnam-16.

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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 toto issue a writ, order or direction, one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the orders issued in G.O.Rt.No.1698, Law (L-3) Department, dated 24.07.2013, issued by the 1st respondent herein, appointing the 3rd respondent herein, as Assistant Government Pleader to represent the Government before Junior Civil Judges' Court at Visakhapatnam, without considering the candidature of the petitioner for a

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second term, as illegal, arbitrary and in violation of Article 14 of the Constitution of India and contrary to the provisions of Andhra Pradesh Law Officers (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Instructions, 2000 issued in G.O.Ms.No.187, Law (L), dated 6.12.2000, and consequently direct the 1st respondent herein, to consider the case of the petitioner and appoint her as Assistant Government Pleader to represent before Junior Civil Judge's Courts' at Visakhapatnam for a secont term and pass

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IA NO: 1 OF 2013(WPMP 28574 OF 2013

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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 operation of G.O.Rt.No.1698, Law (L-3) Department, dated 24.07.2013, issued by the 1st respondent herein, and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner: K V SUBRAHMANYA NARUSU

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Counsel for the Respondents: K SARVA BHOUMA RAO Counsel for the Respondents:GP FOR REVENUE Counsel for the Respondents:GP FOR LAW & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS

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The Court made the following

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ORDER:

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Today, when the matter came up for hearing, learned counsel for the petitioner stated that no further cause survives in this matter and that the matter has become infructuous.

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