Disposed

C.N. Sreeramulu, v. The State of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh HC17 Sept 2026WP/25777/2026

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What is this about?

The petitioner alleged inaction by the Madakasira Municipality and its Town Planning Officer against illegal construction by the 4th respondent on land in Sy.Nos. 531-2 and 530-3. The Municipality stated that a notice was issued under Sections 88(1), 89(1&2), and 90(1) of the APMR & UDA Act, 2016 on 05.09.2026, no objections were filed, and a final confirmation order was passed on 16.09.2026. The court disposed of the petition as the grievance stood addressed, directing the Municipality to pass appropriate orders within two months after giving notice and hearing to the 4th respondent.

What did the court decide?

Writ petition disposed of; Municipality directed to pass appropriate orders within two months after notice and hearing to the 4th respondent.

C.N. Sreeramulu, Vs The State of Andhra… — Municipal and Town Planning | Andhra Pradesh HC (2026)

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[3458]

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APHC010471812026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI

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(Special Original Jurisdiction)

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FRIDAY, THE 18^th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026

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PRESENT

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THE HONOURABLE SMT JUSTICE KIRANMAYEE MANDAVA

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WRIT PETITION NO: 25777 OF 2026

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Between:

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C.N. SREERAMULU,, S/O. LATE CHINNA NARASAIAH, AGED ABOUT 50 YEARS, OCC CULTIVATION, R/O.NO.4-252-B, PENUGONDA ROAD, MADAKASIRA TOWN, SRI STAYA SAI DISTRICT ERSTWHILE ANANTHAPUR DISTRICT -515301

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, AT VELAGAUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT - 522237.

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THE MADAKASIRA MUNICIPALITY, REP. BY ITS COMMISSIONER, AT MADAKASIRA, SRI SATHYA SAI DISTRICT - 515301.

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THE TOWN PLANNING OFFICER, MADAKASIRA MUNICIPALITY, MADAKASIRA, SRI SATHYA SAI DISTRICT - 515301.

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AZAMUTHULLA DUBBE SAB, S/O. C. ABDUL LATHEEF, AGED ABOUT 75 YEARS, OCC. CULTIVATION, RIO. D.NO.2-113, HINDUPUR ROAD, REVENUE WARD.NO.4, MADAKASIRA TOWN, SRI STAYA SAI DISTRICT ERSTWHILE ANANTHAPUR DISTRICT - 515301.

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...RESPONDENT(S):

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.P NARAHARI BABU

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP MUNCIPAL ADMN AND URBAN DEV AP

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The Court made the following order:

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Heard Sri P.Narahari Babu, learned counsel for the petitioner, learned Assistant Government Pleader for Municipal Administration and Urban Development appearing for respondent No.1 and Sri Gudapati Lakshminarayana, learned Standing Counsel for Municipalities appearing for the respondent Nos.2 & 3.

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The petitioner's grievance in the instant writ petition is against the inaction of respondent Nos. 2 and 3 in failing to stop the unauthorized, illegal construction by the 4th respondent in respect of the subject property, admeasuring Ac.0.19 cents in Sy.No.531-2 and Ac.0.79 cents in Sy.No.530-3 situated at Madakasira Village, Madakasira Mandal, Sri Satya Sai District, without obtaining permission from the competent authority.

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It is contended by the petitioner that respondent No.4 does not have any right over the subject property. Despite submitting a complaint to Respondent No.2, in the said regard the 2^nd respondent did not take any action on the said complaint.

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Learned Standing Counsel for the Municipality submits that respondent No.3 conducted an inspection at the subject land on 05.09.2026. Having noticed that the subject construction being carried out without obtaining permission from the competent authority, respondent No.3 directed the respondent No.4 to stop the illegal construction. Accordingly, a notice dated

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05.09.2026 was issued to respondent No.4 under Sections 88(1), 89(1 & 2), and 90(1) of the APMR & UDA Act, 2016. In response to the said notice, no objections were filed by the unofficial respondent. Consequently, a final confirmation order was issued vide proceedings dated 16.09.2026. At present, no such construction is being carried on.

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In view of the above, the Writ Petition is disposed of, as the grievance of the petitioner stands addressed by the notices issued by the Corporation. However, pursuant to the final confirmation order, respondent Municipality shall pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within 2 months, from the date of receipt of the notice after giving notice and opportunity of hearing to the 4^th respondent.

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Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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As a sequel, miscellaneous applications pending, if any, shall also stand closed.

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_____________________________ JUSTICE KIRANMAYEE MANDAVA

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Dated: 18.09.2026 BSK

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THE HONOURABLE SMT JUSTICE KIRANMAYEE MANDAVA

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WRIT PETITION NO: 25777 OF 2026

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Dated: 18.09.2026 BSK

C.N. Sreeramulu, v. The State of Andhra Pradesh

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