Sakilala Rishwak Keerthna (Student) v. the State of Ap
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High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati, W.P.No.8578 of 2026, decided 02.04.2026 by Nyapathy Vijay, J. Petitioner Sakilala Rishwak Keerthna (student, represented by mother Sakilala Anuradha) sought a Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 read with Section 151 CPC interim relief, challenging non-release of sanctioned financial assistance of Rs.10,00,000/- (Ten Lakhs) under the 'N.T.R. Videshi Vidya Dharana' Overseas Scholarship scheme, Application I.D. No.OV2018118580, as per G.O. Ms. No. 29 dated 27.08.2016, for M.B.B.S. studies at South Western University, Philippines; sanction vide Procgs.Rc.No.B1/1840/2018-86 dated 09.02.2019 in two installments; Respondents: State of A.P. (B.C. Welfare Department; Finance and Planning Department), Managing Director, Backward Classes Welfare Department, and District BC Welfare Officer, Nellore District. Disposed of with directions to examine the claim within six weeks and release amounts within a further eight weeks if the claim is in order; no costs; miscellaneous petitions closed. Counsel: Siva Nagarjuna Sidhadapu for Petitioner; GP for Social Welfare and GP for Finance Planning for Respondents.