K Venkata Ramakrishna Rao v. the State of Ap

Andhra Pradesh HC14 Jul 2026WP/5899/2025

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Unpaid monthly salaries; BC Welfare Residential School Principals retained till superannuation 62 years; writ of mandamus under Article 226; illegality/arbitrariness under Articles 21 and 300-A; interim orders in W.P.Nos.18891, 12857, 26707, 12684 of 2024; reliance on Common Order dated 29.01.2026 in W.P.No.4913 of 2024 and batch; Section 151 CPC interim applications (IA No.1 of 2025); Mahatma Jyothiba Phule AP BC Welfare Residential Institution Society; Justice Nyapathy Vijay; APHC010112822025; disposed 15.07.2026.

What did the court decide?

Direction to Respondent-authorities to pay salaries to the Petitioners for the period they worked in the Respondent-Society pursuant to the interim orders passed in the respective Writ Petitions; no order as to costs; pending miscellaneous petitions, if any, closed. ¶¶99

K Venkata Ramakrishna Rao Vs the State of Ap — Writ and Judicial Review | Andhra Pradesh HC (2026)

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Date of reserved for orders : -- Date of pronouncement : 15.07.2026 Date of uploading : 15.07.2026

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APHC010112822025

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

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AT AMARAVATI

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(Special Original Jurisdiction)

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[3460]

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WEDNESDAY, THE 15^th DAY OF JULY 2026

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PRESENT

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY WRIT PETITION NO: 5899/2025

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Between:

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K VENKATA RAMAKRISHNA RAO, S/O.LATE K.GOPALA RAO, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC WORKING AS PRINCIPAL AT MAHATMA JYOTHIBA PHULE ANDHRA PRADESH BACKWARD CLASS WELFARE RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL (BOYS) AT KARAPA, KAKINADA, EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS SPECIAL CHIEF SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE (HR IV-FR LR) VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, B.C. WELFARE DEPARTMENT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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MAHATMA JYOTHIBA PHULE ANDHRA PRADESH BACKWARD CLASS WELFARE RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTION SOCIETY, VIJAYAWADA, KRISHNA DISTRICT, REP. BY ITS SECRETARY

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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 Writ, or order or direction more particularly one in the Writ of Mandamus to declaring the action of the respondents in not paying the monthly salary to the petitioner from August, 2024 to till date having availed his services as principal in in Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Andhra Pradesh Backward Class Welfare Residential School (Boys) at Karapa, Kakinada, East Godavari District, which is under the control of 3rdrespondent in spite of written representations dt. 29.01.2025 is as illegal, arbitrary violative of Article 21 and 300-A of Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to pay the monthly salaries to the petitioner from August, 2024 to till date and continue to pay the same till the petitioner attain the age of superannuation i.e., 62 years without any break with all consequential benefits including regular pay allowances pursuant to the written representation dt. 29.01.2025 and pass such other orders.

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IA NO: 1 OF 2025

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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 direct the respondents to pay the monthly salaries to the petitioner from August, 2024 to till date and continue to pay the same till the petitioner attain the age of superannuation i.e., 62 years without any break with all consequential benefits including regular pay allowances pursuant to the written representation dt.29.01.2025 pending writ petition in this Hon’ble Court and pass such other orders.

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.S LAKSHMINARAYANA REDDY

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.RAVI KUMAR PONAKAMPALLI

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2.GP FOR SERVICES I

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3.GP FOR SERVICES II

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WRIT PETITION NO: 6019/2025

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Between:

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K VIDHYADHAR, S/O. RAJA RATNAM, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC. WORKING AS PRINCIPAL AT MAHATMA JYOTHIBA PHULE ANDHRA PRADESH BACKWARD CLASS WELFARE RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL GIRLS, PALASA, SRIKAKULAM, SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS SPECIAL CHIEF SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE (HR IV-FR AND LR) VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, B.C. WELFARE DEPARTMENT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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MAHATMA JYOTHIBA PHULE ANDHRA PRADESH BACKWARD CLASS WELFARE RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTION SOCIETY, VIJAYAWADA, KRISHNA DISTRICT, REP. BY ITS SECRETARY

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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 Writ, or order or direction more particularly one in the Writ of Mandamus to declaring the action of the respondents in not paying the monthly salary to the petitioner from July, 2024 to till date having availed his services as principal in in Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Andhra Pradesh Backward Class Welfare Residential School Girls Palasa, Srikakulam District, which is under the control of 3rd respondent in spite of written representations dt. 29.01.2025 is as illegal, arbitrary violative of Article 21 and 300-A of Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to pay the monthly salaries to the petitioner from July, 2024 to till date and continue to pay the same till the petitioner attain the age of superannuation i.e., 62 years without any break with all consequential benefits including regular pay allowances pursuant to the written representation dt.29.01.2025 and pass such other orders.

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IA NO: 1 OF 2025

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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 direct the respondents to pay the monthly salaries to the petitioner from July, 2024 to till date and continue to pay the same till the petitioner attain the age of superannuation i.e., 62 years without any break with all consequential benefits including regular pay allowances pursuant to the written representation dt.29.01.2025 pending writ petition in this Hon’ble Court and pass such other orders.

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.S LAKSHMINARAYANA REDDY

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.RAVI KUMAR PONAKAMPALLI

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2.GP FOR SERVICES I

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3.GP FOR SERVICES II

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WRIT PETITION NO: 6075/2025

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Between:

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DADI ESWARA RAO, S/O.APPARAO, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC WORKING AS PRINCIPAL AT MAHATMA JYOTHIBA PHULE ANDHRA PRADESH BACKWARD CLASS WELFARE RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL, PALAKOLLU, WEST GODAVARI DISTRICT

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS SPECIAL CHIEF SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE (HR IV-FR AND LR) VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, B.C. WELFARE DEPARTMENT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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MAHATMA JYOTHIBA PHULE ANDHRA PRADESH BACKWARD CLASS WELFARE RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTION SOCIETY, VIJAYAWADA, KRISHNA DISTRICT, REP. BY ITS SECRETARY

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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 topleased to issue Writ, or order or direction more particularly one in the Writ of Mandamus to declaring the action of the respondents in not paying the monthly salary to the petitioner from November, 2024 to till date having availed his services as principal in in Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Andhra Pradesh Backward Class Welfare Residential School, Palakollu, West Godavari District , which is under the control of 3rd respondent in spite of written representations dt.30.01.2025 is as illegal, arbitrary violative of Article 21 and 300-A of Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to pay the monthly salaries to the petitioner from November, 2024 to till date and continue to pay the same till the petitioner attain the age of superannuation i.e., 62 years without any break with all consequential benefits including regular pay allowances pursuant to the written representation dt.30.01.2025 and pass such other orders.

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IA NO: 1 OF 2025

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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 direct the respondents to pay the monthly salaries to the petitioner from November, 2024 to till date and continue to pay the same till the petitioner attain the age of superannuation i.e., 62 years without any break with all consequential benefits including regular pay allowances pursuant to the written representation dt. 30.01.2025 pending writ petition in this Hon’ble Court and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.S LAKSHMINARAYANA REDDY

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.RAVI KUMAR PONAKAMPALLI

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2.GP FOR SERVICES I

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3.GP FOR SERVICES II

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WRIT PETITION NO: 6090/2025

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Between:

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P V RAMANAMMA, W/O. R. POLA RAJU, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC WORKING AS PRINCIPAL MAHATMA JYOTHIBA PHULE ANDHRA PRADESH BACKWARD CLASS WELFARE RESIDENTIAL GIRLS SCHOOL, GANTYADA, VIZIANAGARAM, VIZIANAGARAM DISTRICT.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS SPECIAL CHIEF SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE (HR IV-FR AND LR) VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, B.C. WELFARE DEPARTMENT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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MAHATMA JYOTHIBA PHULE ANDHRA PRADESH BACKWARD CLASS WELFARE RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTION SOCIETY, VIJAYAWADA, KRISHNA DISTRICT, REP. BY ITS SECRETARY

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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 Writ, or order or direction more particularly one in the Writ of Mandamus to declaring the action of the respondents in not paying the monthly salary to the petitioner from July, 2024 to till date having availed his services as principal in in Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Andhra Pradesh Backward Class Welfare Residential Girls School, Gantyada, Vizianagaram District, which is under the control of 3rd respondent inspite of written representations dt. 29.01.2025 is as illegal, arbitrary violative of Article 21 and 300-A of Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to pay the monthly salaries to the petitioner from

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July, 2024 to till date and continue to pay the same till the petitioner attain the age of superannuation i.e., 62 years without any break with all consequential benefits including regular pay allowances pursuant to the written representation dt.29.01.2025 and pass such other orders.

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IA NO: 1 OF 2025

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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 direct the respondents to pay the monthly salaries to the petitioner from July, 2024 to till date and continue to pay the same till the petitioner attain the age of superannuation i.e., 62 years without any break with all consequential benefits including regular pay allowances pursuant to the written representation dt.29.01.2025 pending writ petition in this Hon'ble Court and pass such other orders.

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.S LAKSHMINARAYANA REDDY

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.RAVI KUMAR PONAKAMPALLI

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2.GP FOR SERVICES I

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3.GP FOR SERVICES II

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The Court made the following:

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Whether the order is :

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Speaking Yes/No / Reasoned Yes/No Reportable Yes/No / Non-Reportable Yes/No

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY WRIT PETITION Nos.5899, 6019, 6075 and 6090 of 2025 COMMON ORDER:

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The present Writ Petitions are filed questioning the action of Respondents in not paying the monthly salaries to the Petitioners as on date for the period they worked in the Respondent-Society and to declare the same as illegal and arbitrary.

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As the issue in all the Writ Petitions is similar, a Common Order is being passed.

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The Petitioners are the employees working in Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Andhra Pradesh Backward Class Welfare Residential Schools (Boys) in various places in different Districts. As the Petitioners in all these Writ Petitions were sought to be retired from their service on attaining the age of 60 years, they had filed W.P.No.18891 of 2024, W.P.No.12857 of 2024, W.P.No.26707 of 2024 and W.P.No.12684 of 2024 respectively before this Court and this Court passed interim orders thereon extending the benefit of enhancement age of superannuation upto 62 years on par with the regular employees and further directed the Respondents to continue the Petitioners in service until further orders till attaining the age of superannuation of 62 years. Pursuant

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to the interim orders passed by this Court, the Petitioners continued in service and despite the fact that the Petitioners were discharging duties, their salaries were not being paid by the Respondent-Society the present Writ Petitions are filed.

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Today, learned counsel for the Petitioners as well as the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the Respondent-Society submits that this Court vide Common Order dated 29.01.2026 in W.P.No.4913 of 2024 and batch allowed the said Writ Petitions holding that the Petitioners therein are entitled to be continued in service till attaining the age of 62 years.

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In view thereof, the present Writ Petitions are disposed of directing the Respondent-authorities to pay salaries to the Petitioners for the period they worked in the Respondent-Society pursuant to the interim orders passed in the respective Writ Petitions.

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