Shaik Sharshad Begum, v. The state of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh HC10 Mar 2026WP/4338/2016

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What is this about?

Dismissal of writ petition for non-prosecution (default of petitioner appearance); no merits adjudication. Article 226 petition challenging appointment of Anganwadi Worker (respondent No.5) in preference to petitioner (Anganwadi Helper) at SRK Back-I Anganwadi Center, Kadapa City & Mandal, Y.S.R. District, via proceedings No.117/2015 dated 13-11-2015 by Project Director, DW CDA Kadapa; Articles 14, 16 & 21 invoked; Section 151 CPC IAs closed. W.P. No. 4338 of 2016, High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati, Justice Maheswara Rao Kuncheam, order dated 11.03.2026; no order as to costs; counsel: S.A. Razak for respondents; V.R. Reddy Kovvuri / Sk. Ameenuddin for petitioner.

What did the court decide?

The writ petition is dismissed for non-prosecution, with no order as to costs. ¶54-55

Shaik Sharshad Begum, Vs The state of Andhra… — Writ and Judicial Review | Andhra Pradesh HC (2026)

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APHC010122152016

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI

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(Special Original Jurisdiction)

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[3504]

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WEDNESDAY, THE ELEVENTH DAY OF MARCH TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX

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PRESENT

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE MAHESWARA RAO KUNCHEAM

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WRIT PETITION NO: 4338/2016

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Between:

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SHAIK SHARSHAD BEGUM,, W/O.S.MAHABUB BASHA, AGED ABOUT 31 YEARS, OCC:ANGANWADI HELPER, RJO.D.NO.7/483, MOCHAMPET, KADAPA CITY, Y.S.R DISTRICT.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN, CHILDREN (ICDS), DISABLED & SENIOR CITIZENS, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, HYDERABAD.

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THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR/CHAIR PERSON DW CDA, Y.S.R DISTRICT, KADAPA.

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THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER KADAPA, REVENUE DIVISION, KADAPA, Y.S.R DISTRICT.

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THE PROJECT DIRECTOR DW CDA KADAPA, Y.S.R DISTRICT.

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KANCHIGARI GOUSIA KHANUM, W/O. SHAIK ARIF, AGED ABOUT 28 YEARS, OCC: ANGANWADI WORKER, R/O. DOOR NO.21/534, P.P. STREET, WARD NO.21,

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KADAPA, Y.S.R DISTRICT. .

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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 an appropriate writ, order or direction more particularly one in nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondent No.4 in appointing algae petitioner as Angannwadi Helper of at SRK Back-I Anganwadi Center, Kadapa City & Mandal, Y.S.R. District through the proceedings No.117/2015, dated 13-11-2015 instead of Anganwadi Worker and appointing the respondent No.5 as Anganwadi Worker of SRK Back-I Anganwadi Center, Kadapa City, Y.S.R. District who is non resident of the said Anganwadi Centre as arbitrary, illegal, colorable exercise of power and violative of fundamental rights guaranteed to the petitioner under Articles 14, 16 & 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondent No.4 to appoint the petitioner as Anganwadi Worker of SRK Back-I Anganwadi Center, Kadapa City, Y.S.R.District by setting aside the appointment of the respondent No.5 as Anganwadi Worker of SRK Back-I Anganwadi Center, Kadapa City, YSR District and pass such other order or orders as are deemed fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.

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IA NO: 1 OF 2016(WPMP 4868 OF 2016

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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 dispense with the filing of the appointment proceedings of the respondent No.5 as

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Anganwadi Worker, for S.R.K.Back-I Anganwadi Centre, Mochampet, Kadapa City & Mandal, Y.S.R. District and pass such other order or orders as are deemed fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.

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IA NO: 2 OF 2016(WPMP 6151 OF 2016

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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 stay the appointment of the respondent No.5 as Anganwadi worker of SRK Back-I Anganwadi Center, Kadapa City, Y.S.R District, pending disposal of the above writ petition and pass

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IA NO: 1 OF 2022

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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 pleased to receive the counter copies on record by allowing the leave petition in the above writ petition and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.SAHIK SHARSHAD BEGUM

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR WOMEN DEV-CHILD WELFARE(AP)

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2.S A RAZAK

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE MAHESWARA RAO KUNCHEAM

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WRIT PETITION NO: 4338 of 2016

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The Court made the following Order:

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On 28.03.2015, as there was no representation for the

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petitioner, this matter was posted to 10.03.2026.

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On 10.03.2026, this Court passed an order which reads as under:

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<Sri Sk.Ameenuddin, learned counsel representing Sri V.R.Reddy Kovvuri, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is not in contact with the advocate office. He submits that as of now, he has no instructions from the client.

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Hence Registry is directed to print the name of the petitioner in the cause list.

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Post under the caption for order on 11.03.2026.=

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3. Accordingly, the instant lis is listed today by showing the

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petitioner’s name in the cause list, in the place of learned counsel for the petitioner.

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