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Pedamarla Udayasankara Rao v. The State of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh HC17 Sept 2026WP/26674/2026

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The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus to compel the electricity distribution authorities to consider and decide his representation for energization of a pending agricultural service connection. Both parties agreed during hearing that the representation should be disposed of. The court disposed of the petition with a direction to the respondents to consider and dispose of the representation within three weeks.

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Direction to respondents 2 to 4 to consider and dispose of the representation dated 01.08.2026 within three weeks from receipt of the order, after providing opportunity of hearing if necessary.

Pedamarla Udayasankara Rao Vs The State of… — Service and Employment | Andhra Pradesh HC (2026)

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APHC010474262026

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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 SRI JUSTICE VENKATESWARLU NIMMAGADDA

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WRIT PETITION NO: 26674 OF 2026

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Between:

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PEDAMARLA UDAYASANKARA RAO, S/o Sri Sita Ramaiah, Aged about 68 years, Occ - Cultivation, D.no.24-9, resident of Khazipeta Village, Tenali Mandal, Guntur District, Pin code - 522307, A.P

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...Petitioner

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AND

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The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Power and Energy Department, Secretariat Buildings at Velagapudi, Amaravthi,Guntur District, A. P-522238

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The Executive Engineer APCPDCL, Electricity Distribution Department, Tenali Mandal, Guntur District, AP- 522201

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The Deputy Executive Engineer APCPDCL, Electricity Distribution Department, Tenali Rural-Sub Division, Tenali Mandal, Guntur District, AP522201

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The Assistant Executive Engineer APCPDCL, Electricity Distribution Department, Tenali Rural-Sub Division, Tenali Mandal, Guntur District, AP522201

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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 to issue an order, writ or direction more particularly in the nature of writ of Mandamus Under Article 226 of the constitution of India declaring the inaction of the respondent nos. 2 to 4 in considering the Representation dated 01-08-2026 for seeking immediate energization and release of my pending agricultural electricity service connection-Application number 12125N877772025JULY 19-in Khazipeta Village, Tenali Mandal, Guntur District, is illegal, arbitrary, violation of electrical laws and unconstitutional as per article 14,21 and 300A of the constitution of India and consequently, direct the respondent nos. 2 to 4 in considering the Representation dated 0108-2026 for seeking immediate energization and release of my pending agricultural electricity service connection-Application number12125N877772025JULY 19-in Khazipeta Village, Tenali Mandal, Guntur District

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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 issue an order, writ or direction more particularly in the nature of writ of Mandamus Under Article 226 of the constitution of India declaring the inaction of the respondent nos. 2 to 4 in considering the Representation dated:01-082026 for seeking immediate energization and release of my pending agricultural electricity service connection-Application number:12125N877772025JULY 19-in Khazipeta Village, Tenali Mandal, Guntur District, is illegal, arbitrary, violation of electrical laws and unconstitutional as per article 14,21 and 300A of the constitution of India and consequently, direct the respondent nos. 2 to 4 in considering the Representation dated:01-08-2026 for seeking immediate energization and release of my pending agricultural electricity service connection-Application

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nu mber:12125N877772025JULY 19-in Khazipeta Village, Tenali Mandal, Guntur District

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Counsel for the Petitioner: BANDARU RADHIKA

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Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR ENERGY

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The Court made the following order:

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE VENKATESWARLU NIMMAGADDA

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WRIT PETITION NO: 26674 OF 2026

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ORDER:

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The present writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of

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India seeking following relief:

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“to issue an order, writ or direction more particularly in the nature of Writ of Mandamus Under Article 226 of the constitution of India declaring the inaction of the respondent Nos. 2 to 4 in considering the Representation dated 01.08.2026 for seeking immediate energization and release of my pending agricultural electricity service connection-Application number 12125N877772025JULY 19-in Khazipeta Village, Tenali Mandal, Guntur District, is illegal, arbitrary, violation of electrical laws and unconstitutional as per Articles 14, 21 and 300A of the constitution of India and consequently, direct the respondent Nos. 2 to 4 in considering the representation dated 01.08.2026 for seeking immediate energization and release of my pending agricultural electricity service connection-Application number12125N877772025JULY 19-in Khazipeta Village, Tenali Mandal, Guntur District and pass such other order or orders….”

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Heard learned counsel for the petitioner, learned Government Pleader for Energy for respondent No.1 and Sri V.V.Satish, learned Standing Counsel for APCPDCL for respondent Nos. 2 to 4.

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Though the petitioner made several allegations against the respondents, during hearing, learned counsel for the petitioner requested this Court, without touching the merits of the case, to issue a direction to the

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respondents to consider and dispose of the representation dated 01.08.2026 submitted by the petitioner.

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On the other hand, learned Government Pleader and learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents readily agreed to dispose of the representation dated 01.08.2026 submitted by the petitioner, pending with the authorities, within a reasonable time.

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In view of the submission of the learned Government Pleader for the respondents, this Court need not decide the truth or otherwise of the allegations made in the petition. This Court is conscious that no such direction be issued, in view of the judgment of the Apex Court in “The Government of India v. P.Venkatesh¹ ” , wherein the Apex Court held that such orders may make for a quick or easy disposal of cases in overburdened adjudicatory institutions. But, they do not serve to the cause of justice. As the learned counsel for the petitioner himself requested to issue a direction to dispose of the representation dated 01.08.2026 submitted by the petitioner, this Court find no other alternative except to issue such direction.

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In the result, with the consent of both the learned counsel, the Writ Petition is disposed of, directing the respondents to consider and dispose of the representation dated 01.08.2026 submitted by the petitioner, if necessary after providing opportunity of hearing to all the parties concerned, within a

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1 2004 (1) SCC 769

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period of three (03) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs.

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Consequently, Miscellaneous Petitions, if any, pending in the writ petition shall stand closed.

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________________________________ VENKATESWARLU NIMMAGADDA, J

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18.09.2026 NOTE: C.C by 21.09.2026 (B/o) BSP/GNP

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THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE VENKATESWARLU NIMMAGADDA

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WRIT PETITION NO: 26674 OF 2026

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18.09.2026 NOTE: C.C by 21.09.2026 (B/o) BSP/GNP

Pedamarla Udayasankara Rao v. The State of Andhra Pradesh

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