Gunapati Umadevi v. The State of Andhra Pradesh
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W.P. No. 2394 of 2021 (UID APHC010034612021), High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati (Special Original Jurisdiction), B Krishna Mohan J, decided 08.01.2026. Writ petition under Article 226 by 23 petitioners (led by Gunapati Umadevi) against State of Andhra Pradesh, District Collector Visakhapatnam, Tahsildar Gajuwaka Mandal and MRO Gajuwaka, seeking mandamus for regularization of dwelling houses in Sy.No.86, Bhanojithota, Gajuwaka Mandal, Visakhapatnam under G.O.Ms.No.296 (Revenue (Assn.I) Department, dated 12.08.2015) and G.O.Ms.No.301 (dated 05.07.2016), alleging contravention and violation of Articles 14, 21 and 300-A; IA No. 1 of 2021 (Section 151 CPC) for interim protection. Dismissed as withdrawn on counsel's letter dated 05.12.2025; interim order if any deemed vacated; no costs; pending IAs closed; merits not adjudicated. Keywords: withdrawal, mandamus, land/house regularization, government land, demolition, Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam, revenue department, GP for Revenue, K Sairam Murthy.