T Ammulu v. the State of Andhra Pradesh
Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India – mutation of names in revenue records
Case brief
What is this about?
Andhra Pradesh High Court at Amaravati, W.P. No. 7263/2026, decided 06.04.2026 by B Krishna Mohan, J. Petitioners T Ammulu and K. Anjaneyulu challenged the Tahsildar, Renigunta Mandal's non-consideration of their representation dated 20.08.2024 for mutation of names in revenue records for Ac.1.00 cents and Ac.0.97 cents in Sy.No.100/1, 3 & 4, Kothapalem village, Chandragiri Mandal (Tirupati District, formerly Chittoor District). Tahsildar denied receipt per written instructions dated 16.03.2026. Court disposed of the petition permitting a fresh representation within 4 weeks and directing consideration and disposal per law within 4 weeks thereafter after hearing parties; IA No. 1 of 2026 under Section 151 CPC; interim order deemed vacated; no costs. Keywords: Article 226, Article 300-A, Section 151 CPC, mutation, revenue records, Tahsildar, writ of mandamus, representation.
What did the court decide?
Petitioners permitted to make a fresh representation to the 3rd respondent (Tahsildar, Renigunta Mandal) with all necessary documents within four (4) weeks; the 3rd respondent directed to consider and dispose of it strictly in accordance with law after hearing all parties and verifying the records and subject lands, on its own merits, preferably within four (4) weeks thereafter; written instructions dated 16.03.2026 made part of the record; interim order, if any, deemed vacated; no order as to costs; pending miscellaneous petitions closed.