Disposed

Smt. a. Meenamma, v. The Chief General Manager

Telangana HC20 Jul 2009WP/25264/2004

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

In a batch of writ petitions challenging BSNL employment actions, the single judge held that a 2008 government notification placed the respondents under the Central Administrative Tribunal. Consequently, the High Court transferred all petitions to the CAT bench at Hyderabad under Section 29(2) of the CTA 1985, withdrawing them from this court.

What did the court decide?

Transferred all writ petitions to Central Administrative Tribunal bench at Hyderabad under Section 29(2) CTA 1985.

Smt. a. Meenamma, Vs The Chief General Manager — Service and Employment | Telangana HC (2009)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE, ANDHRA PRADESH AT HYDERABAD (Special Original Jurisdiction)

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MONDAY, THE TWENTIETH DAY OF JULY TWO THOUSAND AND NINE

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PRESENT

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THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE GOPALA KRISHNA TAMADA

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WRIT PETITION Nos : 10066, 10158, 10167, 11121, 11151, 11375, 12386, 12445, 13468, 13716, 14165, 14634, 14644 of 2004, 2853 of 2005, 8366 of 2004, 9327, 9347 of 2005, 14388 of 2002, 507, 2989, 3324, 3784, 5096, 8278, 8673, 8874, 19327, 20316, 23086, 25195, 27311 of 2005, 15128, 15404, 15794, 15895, 16351, 16375, 16494, 16859, 16862, 16939, 16990, 18177, 19073, 19318, 19571, 19719, 21571, 25264 of 2004

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WRIT PETITION NO : 10066 of 2004

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Between:

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1 B. Srinivas Rao, S/o Chandram, % General Manager, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Telecom ,District Karimnagar. 2 I. Sudershan Chary, S/o Kashinatham, % CSC, MM, BSNL, TD, Karimnagar. 3 A. Anjaiah, S/o Rajamallu,

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% CSC, MM, BSNL, TD, Karimnagar.

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4 S. Rajender, S/o Satyanarayana,

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% GM, BSNL, TD, Karimnagar. 5 M. Ramesh, S/o Agaiah,

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% GM, BSNL, TD, Karimnagar.

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6 K. Sudershan, S/o Late K. Narasaiah,

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% GM, BSNL, TD, Karimnagar.

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7 S. Prakash , S/o Anjaiah,

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% GM, BSNL, TD, Karimnagar.

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8 G. Prameela, D/o G. Ramamurthy,

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% SDO (p), BSNL, TD, Karimnagar.

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9 E. Shankara Chary, S/o Laxmipathy,

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% GM, BSNL, TD, Karimnagar. 10 M. Mallaiah, s/o Yellaiah, % GM, BSNL, TD, Karimnagar. 11 Ch. Malathi Devi, D/o Ranga Rao, % DE (R), BSNL, TD, Karimnagar. 12 Abid Osmani, S/o Mohd. Osman Mohiuddin,

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% GM, BSNL, TD, Karimnagar.

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13 N. Anandam, S/o Bhoomaiah, % GM, BSNL, TD, Karimnagar.

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14 I.Vivekanand Reddy, S/o Gopal Reddy,

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% GM, BSNL, TD, Karimnagar.

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15 K. Manmohan , s/o Ramanuja Chary,

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% CSC. BSNL, Jagatial, Karimnagar.

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16 S. Venkataramana, s/o KrishnamaChary,

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% BSNL, Telephone Exchange, Jagatial, Karimnagar Dist. ..... PETITIONER(S)

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AND

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1 Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Telecom District, Karimnagar, Rep. by its General Manager.

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2 The Asst. General Manager ( Admn), % General Manager, BSNL, Telecom District, Karimnagar.

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3 The Sub Divisional Engineer (HRD), % General Manager, BSNL, Telecom District, Karimnagar.

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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 herein the High Court will be pleased to to issue a writ or order or direction, especially one in the nature of writ of Mandamus- a) declaring the Impugned Letter No. E1193/TOA(P)S/2004-05/39 dated at KAA the 7-6-2004 , issued by the third respondent, in so far as petitioners are concerned, as illegal, afbitrary and Set aside the same b) Consequently, direct the respondents to continue the petitioners at the places, where they were working prior to the issuance of impugned letter No. E1-193/TOA(P) S/2004-05/39 dated at KAA the 7-6-2004 c) And pass any such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.K.VASUDEVA REDDY

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.A.RAJASHEKAR REDDY (ASST SOLICITOR GEN)

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WRIT PETITION NO : 10158 of 2004

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Between:

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V.V.N. Raju S/o. Venkata Raju Kotabommali, Srikakulam Dist.

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..... PETITIONER

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AND

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1 The G.M., Telecom District, Srikakulam, Srikakulam District. 2 The Sub-Divisional Officer, Phones-cum- Inquiring Authority, Srikakulam Srikakulam Dist. 3 The Sub-Divisional Engineer ( Vigilance), Office of the G.M., Telecom District, Srikakulam. 4 The Dy. General Manager ( Vigilance), Office of the Chief General Manager, Hyd.

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.....RESPONDENT(S)

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.K.A.NARASIMHAM

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.A.RAJASHEKAR REDDY (ASST SOLICITOR GEN)

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WRIT PETITION NO : 10167 of 2004

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Between:

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V.Adilaxmi, W/o.Late VCH Venkateswarlu (TM/SUBD) R/o.H.NO.1-2-338, Hanumannagar, Karimnagar Dist.

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..... PETITIONER

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AND

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1 The Chief General Manager, Telecommunications, A.P.Circle,Bharath Sanchar Nigam Ltd.,Station Road, Nampally, Hyderabad. 2 The General Manager, Telecommunications, BSNL., Karimnagar Dist.

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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 herein the High Court will be pleased to to pass an order or direction more particularly in the nature of writ of Mandamus declaring the impugned order No.TA/STA(R)/13022/2002, dated 15-7-2003 issued by the 1st Respondent as illegal and arbitrary and consequently set aside the same and direct the respondents to grant compassionate appointment and to pass.

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.P.BHASKAR

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.A.RAJASHEKAR REDDY (ASST SOLICITOR GEN)

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WRIT PETITION NO : 11121 of 2004

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Between:

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1 J.Giridhar Raj, s/o late J.Satyanarayana, O/o SDOP, Musheerabad, Secunderabad. 2 TBVS Devasahayam, s/o late Solomon, O/o Junior Telecom Officer, Siddipet, Medak District. 3 D.Sivananda, s/o D.Ramappa, O/o Sub Divisional Officer Telecom, Kompally, Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONER(S)

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AND

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1 The Secretary, Ministry of Telecommunications, Sanchar Bhavan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110 001. 2 The Chairman, Telecom Commission, Sanchar Bhavan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110 001.

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3 The Chairman & Managing Director, BSNL, B-148, Statesman House, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi-110 001. 4 The Asst.Director General, PERS-III, BSNL, B-148, Statesman House, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi-110 001. 5 The Chief General Manager, Telecom, AP Circle, BSNL, Station Road, Nampally, Hyderabad. 6 The General Manager, North, Telecom, BSNL Hyderabad. 7 The General Manager, Telecom, BSNL, Sangareddy, Medak District. 8 The General Manager, West, Telecom, BSNL, Hyderabad. .....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 herein the High Court will be pleased to to pass an order more particularly in thenature of writ of mandamus declaring that the impugned order No.250-51/2002-PERSIII(Part-I), dated 7-10-2003 as illegal, arbitrary and discrimination and consequently direct the respondents to fix the petitioners' payscale in the revised scale of pay of Rs.5000-8000(CDA Scale) w.e.f. 1-1-1996 with all consequential and incidental benefits and for point to point fixation in the IDA scale of Rs.7100-200-10100 w.e.f. 1-10-2000 with all consequential and incidental benefits for the cadre of Telecom Technical Assistant (TTA)

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.P.BHASKAR

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.A.RAJASHEKAR REDDY (ASST SOLICITOR GEN)

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WRIT PETITION NO : 11151 of 2004

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Between: 1 D.Yerrayya, s/o late Satyarajulu, o/o SDE BCV R/o 63/C, Sector-I, Ukkunagaram, Visakhapatnam. 2 D.Rama Subba Rao, s/o Venkaiah, o/o SDE Computers VM, r/o MVP Colony, Visakhapatnam.

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3 A.V.Rajashekar, s/o A.S.Dakshinamurthy, o/o SDE TLX R/o M.H.Colony, Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam. 4 M.N.Murthy, s/o M.Rama Murthy, O/o SDE TLX R/o H.B.Colony, Visakhapatnam. 5 V.Ramachandra Rao, s/o V.Ramulu, O/o SDE Exg.KP R/o Tummadapalem, Kancherapalam, Visakhapatnam. 6 V.Satyanarayana, s/o Appalanaidu, O/o SDE WLL, R/o 3-437, NR Peta, Anakapalli. 7 G.Amruthavani, w/o CHV Nancharaiah, O/o SDE Phones, r/o Akkaiahpalem, Visakhapatnam. 8 V.Satyanarayana, s/o V.Bangaraiah, O/o SDE, R/o Kamakshinagar, Kancherapalem, Visakhapatnam. 9 M.Narayana, s/o late Venkatrao, o/o SDE, R/o Isukatotha, Visakhapatnam. 10 V.Mohanrao, s/o Suryanarayana, o/o SDE, R/o Allipuram, Visakhapatnam. 11 K.Tirumaladevi, w/o B.Simhadri, O/o SDE, R/o Assamgardens, Visakhapatnam. 12 P.Venkateshwara Rao, s/o Laxmaiah, O/o SDE, R/o Assamgardens, Visakhapatnam. 13 G.V.Venkatrao, s/o Katlayya, O/o SDE, R/o Abidnagar, Visakhapatnam. 14 M.Anuradha, w/o Janardhan Lingam, O/o SDE, R/o Adarshnagar, Visakhapatnam. 15 P.Muralikrishna, s/o Shankarrao, O/o SDE, R/o Malkapuram, Visakhapatnam. 16 N.Dasubabu, s/o Showri, O/o SDE, R/o Srinagar, Visakhapatnam.

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17 N.A.N.Rao, s/o Kasulu,

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o/o SDE, R/o Jawaharnagar, Sriharipuram. 18 Ch.Srihari, s/o Sri Ramarao, o/o SDE, R/o Sivapuram, Narsipatnam. 19 D.S.R.Rao, s/o S.Venkatarao, o/o SDE, R/o PMHB Colony, Visakhapatnam.

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20 N.Satyanarayana, s/o N.Vissanna, O/o SDE, R/o R.H.Colony, Old Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam. 21 T.V.V.Satyanarayana, s/o T.Suryaprakash Rao, O/o SDE, R/o Kurmannapalem, Visakhapatnam.

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22 T.Stalin, s/o Sambamurthy,

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O/o SDE, R/o Sector-5, Ukkunagaram, Visakhapatnam. 23 L.Apparao, s/o Simhachalem, o/o SDE, R/o Lalithanagar, Visakhapatnam.

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24 D.N.Satyanarayana, s/o Bethalaswamy, o/o SDE R/o Akkayyapalem, Visakhapatnam.

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25 K.Ramanajayelu, s/o K.Apparao, O/O SDE, R/o Ravindranagar-II,

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Visakhapatnam.

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26 B.Venkateswarlu, s/o B.Mahalaxmi, O/o SDE, r/o Vuda Colony, Madhurawada, Visakhapatnam. 27 M.Srinivasa Rao, s/o M.S.Narayana, o/o SDE R/o Akkayyapalem, Visakhapatnam. 28 B.Satyarao, S/O Appalanaidu,, o/o SDE, R/o Old Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam. 29 G.S.N.Raju, s/o Suryanarayana Raju, O/o SDE R/o Velampet, Visakhapatnam. 30 G.Satyanarayana, s/o Ganapathi Rao, o/o SDE, R/o Muralinagar, Visakhapatnam. 31 S.J.Ahamed, s/o S.A.Razak, O/o SDE, R/o G.R.Towers, Railway New Colony, Visakhapatnam. 32 P.Ravi Kumar, s/o Prasadrao, O/o SDE, R/o Maddilapalem, Visakhapatnam. 33 P.Babu Rao, s/o Padmanabham, O/o SDE, R/o Tatichetlapalem, Visakhapatnam. 34 K.Venkateswarlu, s/o Venkataswamy, O/o SDE, R/o Industrial Estate, Visakhapatnam.

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..... PETITIONER(S)

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AND

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1 The Secretary, Ministry of Telecommunications, Sanchar Bhavan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110 001. 2 The Chairman, Telecom Commission, Sanchar Bhavan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110 001

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3 The Chairman & Managing Director, BSNL, B-148, Satesman House, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi-110 001

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4 The Asst.Director General, PERS-III, BSNL, B-148, Statesman House, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi - 110 001.

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5 The Chief General Manager, Telecom, AP Circle, BSNL, Station Road, Nampally, Hyderabad.

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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 herein the High Court will be pleased to to pass an order more particularly in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring that the impugned order No.250-51/2002-PERSIII(Part-I), dated 7-10-2003 as illegal, arbitrary and discrimination and consequently direct the respondents to fix the petitioners' pay scale in the revised scale of pay of Rs.5000-8000(CDA Scale) w.e.f. 1-1-1996 with all consequential and incidental benefits and for point to point fixation in the IDA Scale of Rs.7100-200-10100 w.e.f. 1-10-2000 with all consequential and incidental benefits for the cadre of Telecom Technical Assistant (TTA)

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.P.BHASKAR

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.A.RAJASHEKAR REDDY (ASST SOLICITOR GEN)

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WRIT PETITION NO : 11375 of 2004

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Between:

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B. Venkateswarlu, S/o B. Yellaiah, Working at Atchampet Telephone Exchange, Atchampet, Mahaboobnagar District.

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..... PETITIONER

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AND

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1 The Chief General Manager, Telecom, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited,

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Andhra Pradesh, Doorsanchar Bhavan, Hyderabad.

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2 The General Manager, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited,

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Mahaboobnagar Telecom District, Mahaboobnagar.

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3 The Sub Divisional Engineer,O/o The General Manager, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited,

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Mahaboobnagar Telecom District, Mahaboobnagar.

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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 herein the High Court will be pleased to to issue an appropriate writ, order or direction, more particularly a Writ in the nature of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondents in refusing to permit me to undergo training for the post of Junior Telecom Officer even after due selection and after fulfilling the requisite criteria, much against the respondent corporations' selection list,. apart from the rules and regulations prescribed for the promotion and training to the post of Junior Telecom Officer, as being illegal, arbitrary and violating of Article 14, 16 and 300-A of the Constitution of India,

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.D.SESHADRI NAIDU

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: .

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WRIT PETITION NO : 12386 of 2004

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Between:

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N.Satyanarayana S/o Late Ramchandram General Manager, Telecom District, Bharat Sanchar NigamLtd. Karimnagar District

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..... PETITIONER

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AND

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1 Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd., Telecom District karimnagar, rep. by its General Manager 2 The accounts Officer Cash % General Manager, Bharat Sanchar

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Nigam Ltd., Telcom District, Karimnagar,

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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 herein the High Court will be pleased to to issue a writ, or order or direction, especially one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus:- (i) declaring the action of the respondents in seeking to recover the amounts from petitioner's salarly for Retention of Quarter No.B-3(Type-II), Saptagiri colony, Ramnagar, Karimnagar From June 2001 to 18/06/2003 as illegal & Arbitrary; (ii) Consequently, direct the respondents to refund the alreday recovered amount from the petitioner's salary for retaining quarter No.B-3(Type-II), Sapthagiri Colony, Ramnagar, Karimnagar from June 2001 to 18/06/2003;

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.K.VASUDEVA REDDY

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.B.NARASIMHA SARMA

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WRIT PETITION NO : 12445 of 2000

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Between:

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Smt. D.Simhachalam, W/o. D.Satyanarayana, Visakhapatnam,

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..... PETITIONER

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AND

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1 Chief Psot Master General, A.P.Circle, Hyderabad 2 Post Master General,

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Visakhaptnam 3 Sr. Superintendent if Post Offices, Visakhapatnam Division 530 001

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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 herein the High Court will be pleased to to issue a writ, order or direction, preferably, one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent authorities to consider the case of the petitioner for appointment on compassionate grounds, under relaxation of recruitment rules and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.S.AGASTYA SHARMA

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.A.RAJASHEKAR REDDY (ASST SOLICITOR GEN)

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WRIT PETITION NO : 13468 of 2004

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Between:

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Sri T. Satanarayana, S/o. Venkanna, In the Telecom Centre, Samarikota, East Godavari District. ..... PETITIONER

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AND

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1 The Chier General Manager, Telecom, A.P. Circle, Hyderabad. 2 The General Manager, Telecom, Rajahmundry, East Godavari District.

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3 The Sub Divisional Office, (Telecom) Samalkot, Eeast Godavari District, A.P.,

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4 The Telegraph Master, Incharge DTO, Samalkot, E.G. 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 herein the High Court will be pleased to to issue an order, direction or a Writ more particularly in the nature of Writ of Mandamus by declaring the inaction of the respondents in granting temporary status and absorption as Group D which has been granted to the similarly situated candidates by the orders of R1 as arbitrary, discriminatory, illegal, uinjust and unsustainable, being violation of the Art 14,16 & 21 of the Constitution of India and consquently to direct the respondents to grant temporary status and absorption as Group D in the respondent Department with all consequential benefits fromt the date on which similarly situated candidates were given temporary status and absorption and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.KRISHNA DEVAN

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.KANTHI.NARAHARI

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WRIT PETITION NO : 13716 of 2004

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Between:

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N.v.B.Ramakrishna Rao S/o.Subba Rao JAO Offtg O/o GMTD, BSNL Eluru, West Godavari District.

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..... PETITIONER

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AND

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1 The Chairman Telecom Commission Dept. of Tele Communication Sanchar Bhavan] New Delhi.1 2 The Member (Finance), Telecome Commission Dept., of Tele Communication Sanchar Bhavan,. New Delhi-I 3 Asst.Director General (Departmental Examinations) Dak Bhavan, New Delhi-I

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4 Asst.Director General (SEA) BSNL Statesman House, Barakamba Road, New Delhi.

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5 Director (Finance), BSNL Statesman House, Barakamba Road, New

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Delhi.

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6 The Chairman and Managing Director BSNL Statesman House, Barakamba Road, New Delhi. 7 The Chief General Manager, Telecom BSNL A.P. Circle, Sanchar Bhavan, Hyderabad -I.

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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 herein the High Court will be pleased to to issue a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondents in conducting paper IX of JAO Part II Examination held in December 2000 by giving the questions out of syllabus as arbitrary, discriminatory and illegal and consequently direct the respondents to award the minimum qualifying 33% marks to the petitioner in paper IX of the said Exam and declare her passed in JAO Part II Exam held in December 2000 in the light of the Judgement dt.23.4.2004 in O>A No.1436 of 2002, etc., of the Hon'ble Central Administrative Tribunal, Hyderabad Bench at Hyderabad and in terms of the letter No.10-1/2001/DE dt.23.7.2002 issued by the Jt.Dy. Director General (DE &VP) BSNL and with all other consequential benefits, monetary and otherwise pass.

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.CHALLASIVASANKAR

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.T.HANUMANTHA REDDY

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WRIT PETITION NO : 14165 of 2004

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Between:

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1 Y.Ramanujulu (7272), s/o Y.Subbanna, Telephone Exchange, Tirumala. 2 K.Subramanyamachari (7265) s/o K.Muni Venkatarayahary, BALA RSU, Tirupathi. 3 V.Manohar (7274), s/o V.Rama Krishnaiah, TTD RSU-I, Tirupathi. 4 T.V.Krishna Rao (7273), s/o T.Raghavaiah, Telephone Exchange, Tirupathi. 5 G.Chandra Sekhar Chetty (7202), s/o Chinnaiah Chetty, PPRM RSU, Tirupathi. 6 C.Raghu Babu, (7240), s/o M.Yathirajulu, Chandragiri Telephone Exchange, Chandragiri. 7 S.Munirathnam (7233), s/o S.Venkatamuni, PPRM RSU, Tirupathi. 8 A.Venkatesulu (7268), s/o A.Gunna Mandi, Telephone Exchange, Madanapalle 9 P.Govindarajulu (7269) s/o P.Muna Swamy, Telephone Exchange, Puttur. 10 K.Srinivasan (7270) s/o K.Yathirajulu, GMTD, Tirupathi. 11 K.Lokaranjan (7172), s/o K.Kuppu Swamy Naidu, Telephone Exchange, Punganur.

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12 D.Obaiah (4277), s/o D.Penchalaiah, Telephone Exchange, Tirupathi. ..... PETITIONER(S) AND

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1 The Secretary, Ministry of Telecommunications, Sanchar Bhavan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110 001. 2 The Chairman, Telecom Commission, Sanchar Bhavan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110 001. 3 The Chairman & Managing Director, BSNL, B-148, Stateman House, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi-110 001. 4 The Asst.Director General, PERS-III, BSNL, B-148, Statesman House, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi-110 001. 5 The Chief General Manager, Telecom, A.P.Circle, BSNL, Station Road, Nampally, Hyderabad. 6 The General Manager Telecom, Tirupathi. .....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 herein the High Court will be pleased to to pass an order more particularly in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring that the impugned order No.250-51/2002-PERSIII(Part-I), dated 7-10-2003 as illegal, arbitrary and discrimination and consequently direct the respondents to fix the petitioners' pay scale in the revised scale of pay of Rs.5000-8000(CDA Scale) w.e.f. 1-1-1996 with all consequential and incidental benefits and for point to point fixation in the IDA scale of Rs.7100-200-10100 w.e.f. 1-10-2000 with all consequential and incidental benefits for the cadre of Telecom Technical Assistant (TTA)

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.P.BHASKAR

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.A.RAJASHEKAR REDDY (ASST SOLICITOR GEN)

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WRIT PETITION NO : 14634 of 2004

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Between:

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D.Ramachander S/o. D.Ibrahimgi R/o. Plot No.50 Sree New Venkateshwara Colony Hyderabad Road, Nalgonda 508 001, Nalgonda District.

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..... PETITIONER

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AND

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The Chief General Manager, Telecom Andhra Pradesh Circle Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Nampally, Hyderabad.

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.....RESPONDENT

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Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to to issue writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus and to declare order No.TA/STA/70/4/JTS/VII/42 dated 22.7.2002 of the Chief General Manager, Telecom, Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad to the extent it seeks to deny the arrears of pay and allowances w.e.f 27-6-1993 consequent to grant of financial upgradation in the scale of pay Rs.2200-4500 w.e.f. 27.6.1993 as illegal, arbitrary and unconstitutional and consequently to direct respondent to draw and pay arrears due to petitioner on account of grant of financial upgradation in the scale of Rs.2200-4500 w.e.f. 27.6.1993 with interest at the rate of 18% per annum on the amounts due and payable to the petitioner till the date of payment by allowing the writ petition with costs and pass.

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.P.NAVEEN RAO

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MS.P.SARADA

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WRIT PETITION NO : 14644 of 2004

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Between: 1 C.Kuppu Swamy, TTA, S/o late C.K.Damodaram, o/o KQTRSU, Tirupati, r/o 283, Mitta Street, Tirupathi. 2 V.Venkata Ramana, TTA, s/o V.R.Krishnayya, o/o EIOB Telephone Exchange, r/o 20-1-456C3, Maruthinagar, Tirupathi. 3 K.Munirathnamachari, s/o Venkatarathna Chary, TS(O), o/o JTO(G), Piler, Opp:Panchayat Office Street, LSB Road, Piler. 4 P.Raghunatha Reddy, TSO s/o Siddha Reddy, Telephone Exchange, Piler, r/o 1-195, Tirupathi Road, Piler. 5 S.Allabaksh, TSO, s/o Khader Saheb, o/o JTO(Gr.) Piler, r/o 3-13, Sarojinidevi Street, Piler. 6 M.Krishnappa, TSO, s/o M.Ramayya, Telephone Exchange, Piler, r/o 4-921, Kamaterupalle, Piler. 7 A.Tiruppani, TS(O)/MDP, s/o Anjaneyachari, Telephone Exchange, Madanapalle, r/o 11-209, H2, S.V.Colony, Madanapalle. 8 G.Nagulaiah, s/o Pedanagaiah, O/o TSO/TTA, Madanapalle, r/o III, 81-3-8, N.G.Palle, Madanapalle. 9 G.Sreeramulu, TTA, BKTK, s/o Tatappa, BKO Thakota-517 370, r/o 14-73/22, Bypass Road, B.Kothakota. 10 M.Subramanyam, TSO, s/o Siddanta, r/o 17-89-4-4, Rajeevnagar Extension, Madanapalle. 11 T.Rajaganapathi Reddy, TSO, s/o Raghunadha Reddy, r/o 15-5-5-B6, RRN Colony, Madanapalle.

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12 D.Thangaraj, TSO, s/o Doraswamy, O/o Telephone Exchange, Punganur. 13 K.Guru Moorthy, TSO, s/o Venkatappa, O/o Telephone Exchange, Tirumala. 14 M.Vemanacharyulu, TSO, s/o M.Rosaiah, r/o 13-6-600-35D-2/5, Pedakapu Layout, Tirupathi. 15 T.Karunakara Reddy,TSO, S/o T.Krishna Reddy, r/o 13-6-600-35D-2/5, Pedakapu Layout, Tirupathi.

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16 D.Ramachandraiah, TSO, s/o D.Chengalrayulu, r/o 19-7-102B, Yadava Colony, R.C.Road, Tirupathi. 17 P.Subramanyam, TSO, s/o P.Venkatasubbaiah,

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r/o B3, TTD, KT Quarters, K.T.Road, Tirupathi.

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18 M.Chandra Sekhar, TSO, s/o M.Rangaiah, r/o 18-6-153, Sundaraiahnagar, Tirupathi.

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19 P.Nagaraju, TSO, s/o P.Ramanadham, r/o 8-456, Kothapet, Srikalahasti.

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20 K.Rama Murthy, TSO, s/o K.Guravaiah, Badri Complex, RTC Bus Stand Road, Venkatagiri.

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21 T.Chengalrayulu, TSO, s/o T.Pottaiah, o/o SDO Telecom, Srikalahasti. 22 P.Loktanadham, TSO, s/o P.Narayanaswamy,

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D.No.16-557, SRNC, Srikalahasti.

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23 K.Sankaraiah, TSO, s/o Ramachandraiah, r/o 12-6/3, Prashanthinagar, Tiruchanur, Tirupathi.

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24 K.Kuppuswamy, TSO, s/o K.Ramachandra Chetty,

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r/o 3-76, MNM, Rice Mill Street, Puttur.

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25 M.Krishna Pillari, TSO, s/o M.Chengalaraya Pillar, r/o 14-977, 12th Street, Panchalinagar, Renigunta.

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26 N.Chandraiah Chetty, TTA, s/o N.Subbaiah Shetty,

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r/o 13-6-621, PK Layout, Tirupathi.

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27 R.S.Rajagopal Reddy, TTA, s/o S.Basi Reddy,

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r/o Reddivaripalli, Chandragiri, Chittoor.

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28 G.Sivakumar, TTA, s/o R.Gopalan,

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r/o 28-1241, Balaji Colony, Chittoor.

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29 K.Sudhakar Naidu, TTA, s/o K.Munirathnam,

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r/o 28-176, "C" Cross, R.N.Colony, Chittoor.

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30 V.Prabhakara Reddy, TTA, s/o V.Narayana Reddy,

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r/o 28-53/1, Ramnagar Colony, Chittoor.

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31 S.V.Chokka Lingam, TTA, s/o S.Vedam, r/o 4-305, Balajinagar, Greamspet Post, Chittoor. ..... PETITIONER(S)

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AND

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1 The Secretary, Ministry of Telecommunications, Sanchar Bhavan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110 001. 2 The Chairman, Telecom Commission, Sanchar Bhavan, 20, Ashoka Road,

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New Delhi-110 001.

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3 The Chairman & Managing Director, BSNL, B-148, Statesman House, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi -110 001.

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4 The Chief General Manager, Telecom, A.P.Circle, BSNL,

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Station Road, Nampally, Hyderabad. 5 The General Manager Telecom, Tirupathi.

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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 herein the High Court will be pleased to pass an order or direction more particularly in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring that the non revision of the petitioners pay scale from 5000-8000 (CDA Scale) i.e., 7100-200-10100 as anomalous and discriminatory and consequently to direct the respondents to identify a next higher scale in the CDA scale and place the petitioners in the corresponding IDA Scales with all consequential and incidental benefits

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.P.BHASKAR

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.B.NARASIMHA SARMA

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WRIT PETITION NO : 8366 of 2004

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Between:

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Smt. M. Shanta Kumari W/o Uma Maheswari Rao O/o SDE (MDF), Golkonda Excange, Lunger House, Hyderabad

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..... PETITIONER

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AND

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1 The Dy. General Manager B.S.N.L., Gowliguda, Hyderabad

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2 The Divisional Engineer (Internal) Golkonda telephone Exchange Lunger House, Hyderabad

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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 herein the High Court will be pleased to to issue a Writ, Order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Certiorari calling for the records relating to the impugned proceedings Rc.No.Disc/DEP(I)GOL/MSH/2004/1, dt: 8-4-2004 on the file of the 2nd respondent and quash the same and without jurisdiction and as the same is highly illegal, arbitrary and voilative of Art.14 & 311 of the Constitution of India and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.G.V.SHIVAJI

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.A.RAJASHEKAR REDDY (ASST SOLICITOR GEN)

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WRIT PETITION NO : 9327 of 2005

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Between: T.Satyanarayana, S/o.Venkanna, R/o.Tadepalligudem.

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..... PETITIONER

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AND

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1 The Deputy General Manager Cum Appellate Authority O/o.GMTD, Telecom District, West Godavari Dist. Eluru. 2 The Sub Divisional Engineer @ Investigating officer Siemens Exchange, Eluru, W.G.Dist.

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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 herein the High Court will be pleased to to issue a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of certiorari calling for the records relating to the award passed by the 1st respondent herein in his proceedings the orders passed by the HOn'ble Deputy Manager cum Appellate Authority dt.17-02-2003, in wide proceddings Lr.NO.GMT-ELR/ APPEALS/TSN/2001-2004/4 with regard to quantum of punishment in reduction of wages and quash the same is illegal, arbitrary and violatiion principles of natural justice and pass such further order or orders in the circumstances of the case.

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Counsel for the Petitioner:VINJAMURI RANGA BABU

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Counsel for the Respondent : MR.(SC FOR B.S.N.L) FOR R

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WRIT PETITION NO : 9347 of 2005

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Between:

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Sri M. Nagasayanababu S/o. M. Bhaskara Rao (Late) O/o. EW-SD,Tax Exchange, Telephone Exchange, Tirupathi

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..... PETITIONER

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AND

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1 The Cheif General Manager, BSNL, Telecom, Hyderabad. 2 The General Manager, BSNL, Telecom District, Tirupathi. 3 The Divisional Engineer, (Internal),Telecom Exchange, BSNL, Tirupathi.

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4 The Deputy General Urban, OD Office, (Telecom) KT Road, BSNL, Tirupathi.

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5 The Sub Divisional Engineer, E 10 B Exchange, Telecom Exchange, BSNL, Tirupathi.

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.....RESPONDENT(S)

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order no;GMTD/TRP/LC/OA 1546/2002. dt.12-07-2004, as arbitrary, illegal discriminatory, non application of mind and being violative of Article 14,16 & 21 of the Constitution of India and set aside the same after calling for the records and consequently direct the repondents to confer temporary status of a group D and regularize his service as group D w.e.f.9-6-2000 and 1-10-2000 respectively, along with consequential benefits and pass such other or further orders deemed fit and proper in the circumstance of the case.

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.KRISHNA DEVAN

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.R.S.MURTHY

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WRIT PETITION NO : 14388 of 2002

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Between:

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K.S.R.C.Murthy S/o Late K.Applachary JTO, Tele-Exchange, Mancherial, Adilabad Telecom Dist. Adilabad

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..... PETITIONER

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AND

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1 The Chairman, Union of India, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd NEW DELHI

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2 The Chief General Manager Telecom (BSNL) Hyderabad - 500 001 Andhra Pradesh

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3 The General Manager, Telecom District Vijayawada, Krishna Dist. - 520 010

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4 Tlhe General Manager, Telecom District Nalgonda Nalgonda Dist. - 508 050 5 The General Manager Telecom District Adilabad Adilabad Dist. 504 001.

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.....RESPONDENT

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Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to To issue an appropriate writ, jorder or direction more particularly one in the nature jof certiorari declaring that the disciplinary cases against him, viz, one cluminating in the 4th respondents Punishment order Annexure P-12, (Viz., No.GMTD/NGD/VIG/DISC/20012002) dated the 25/05/2001 and the one instituted by 5th respondent, vide Annexure P-18 dated 19/06/2002, are not only misconceived and unsustainable but also instituted with lthe mala fide intention of subjecting the Petitioner and his family lmembers to economic sanctions for no fault on his and/or their part and accordingly to quash the same declaring that the Petitioner is innocent and not liable to punishment and that he is entitled to promotion in his turn with protection of his seniority as TES Group-B Office as reflected in lthe select list of JTOs as shown in Annexure P-14 dated 7-12-2001 (circulated by the 2nd respondent with his letter dated 19/12/2001) besides directing payment of costs of the writ petiton and his Advocates' fees.

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Counsel for the Petitioner :MR.C.SURYANARAYANA

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: Mr.V.V.P.Rao

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WRIT PETITION NO : 507 of 2005

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Between:

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K. Shanthabai W/o Dharma Rao Hyderabad Telecom District, Hyderabad

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..... PETITIONER

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AND

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1 the Sub-Divisional Engineer (Building) Telephone Bhawan, Hyderabad

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2 The Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd., New Delhi

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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 herein the High Court will be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ, order or direction, more particulalry a Writ in thenature of Certiorari quashing the impugned proceedigns in the 1st respondent's Memo No. X/Disc/KSB/2004-2005/SDE (Bldg) dt 2712-2004 (AnnexureP-1) declaring that the petitioenr, being an industrial workman is not liable to disciplinary action under the CCS (CCA) Rules 1965 for alleged violation of CCs (Conduct ) Rules, 1964 or for any other action inasmuch as she is governed by industrial employment (Standing ORders) Act 1946 and to award exemplary Costs; otherwise the petitioner willl suffer irretrievable loss and injury

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.C.SURYANARAYANA

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MS.P.SARADA

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WRIT PETITION NO : 2989 of 2005

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Between:

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M.Ramanjaneyulu S/o.Narasimhulu Kalher, District.Sangareddy.

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..... PETITIONER

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AND

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1 The Chairman and Managing Director Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Sanchar Bhavan, 20,Ashoka Road, New Delhi. 2 The Chief General Manager (Telecom), AP Circle, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd., Doorsanchar Bhavan, Nampally Rly, Stn. Road Hyderabad. 3 The General Manager Telecom District Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Sangareddy District, Medak.

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4 The Divisional Engineer (Mntc), BSNL, Zaheerabad, Medak 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 herein the High Court will be pleased to to issue appropriate writ, order or direction, more int he nature of writ of Mnadamus, declaring the memo No.X/DE(N)/R-14/2004-05, Dt.5.1.2005 of the 4th repsondent issued on the saqme set of charges/facts and on the same evidence both oral and documentary which were already examined by the Hon'ble Court of Special judge for CBI cases, as arbitrary, illegal, unwarranted, misconceived and in violation of Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India, calling for the records pertaining to the said Memo and set aside the same as not maintainable and be pleased to pass such other and further order or orders.

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.SANKA RAMAKRISHANA RAO

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.V.RAVINDER

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WRIT PETITION NO : 3324 of 2005

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Between:

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A. Suresh, S/o. Chengalaraya Chetty, Talupulapalli Telephone Exchange, Talupulapalli, Puthalapattu Mandal, Chittoor District.

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..... PETITIONER

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AND

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1 The Chief General Manager, Telecommunications, AP Circle, Hyderabad. 2 The General Manager, Telecommunications, Tirupathi Telecom District, Tirupathi. 3 The Divisional Engineer (Administration), Telecom District O/o. the General Manager, Telecom, Tirupathi. 4 The Sub Divisional Officer, Telecom Chittoor.

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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 herein the High Court will be pleased to issue any appropriate Writ, Order or direction one more particularly in the natureof Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in not regularising the services of the petitioners in spite of fulfilling the requisite conditions as stiupulated by the respondents and submission of the documents related thereto as being illegal, arbitrary, contrary to theprovisions of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 and the Rules made there under besides established judicial precedents and consequently direct th erespondents to regularise the petitioner's services forthwith with effect from 1-1-1998 and to pay all the consequential benefits forthwith, and pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble

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Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.D.SESHADRI NAIDU

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.R.S.MURTHY

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WRIT PETITION NO : 3784 of 2005

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Between:

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T. Ashok, S/o. T. Ramachandr aReddy, O/o. General Manager Telecom District, (BSNL), Chittoor District, Tirupathi.

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..... PETITIONER

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AND

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1 The Union of India, rep. by its Secretary, Ministry of Communications, ( Now Known as Bharath Sanchar Nigam Ltd., in Short BSNL, Department of Telecommunications, New Delhi.

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2 The General Manager, Telecom, (Now knoen as BSNL) A.P. Circle, STation Road, Nampally, Hyd.500001. 3 The Gneral Manager, ( B.S.N.L.), Tirupathi Telcom Dist, Tirupati.

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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 herein the High Court will be pleased to Issue a writ order or directions more particualrly one in the nature of Mandamus to call for the records pertaining to the case of the petitioner herein and afer perusal direct the respondents herein to confer temporary Status and Regulation as per his turn in accordance with the extant scheme and pass such other order or orders.

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.SIVA

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.Y.V.SIVARAMA SASTRY

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WRIT PETITION NO : 5096 of 2005

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Between:

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B. Manga Reddy S/o. B.L. Reddy R/o. Gopalapatnam, Visakhaptnam.

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..... PETITIONER

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AND

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1 The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Rep. by its Divisional Engineer, 1st Floor, Larvin Plaza, Daba Gardens, Visakhapatnam-530 020. 2 The Sub Divisional Engineer, A.P. Maintenance, O/o. D.E. Central-I, Visakhapatnam-16. 3 The Accounts Officer (Cash) O/o. G.M.T.D. Bharat Sanchara Nigam Ltd.,

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Dabagardens, Visakhapatnam.

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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 herein the High Court will be pleased to to issue Writ, Order or Direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ, Order or Direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the proceedings No. Q/SDE/Cable Mtce/0304/R-16/BMR, dated at VM the 15-2-2005 (Signed on 21-2-2005) issued by the 2nd Respondent as illegal and arbitrary and consequently to set aside the same in the interest of Justice and pass such other order or orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.G.RAMA GOPAL

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MS.P.SARADA

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WRIT PETITION NO : 8278 of 2005

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Between:

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Sri.T.Satyanarayana S/o.Sri.Janardhan P.A.(Planning) O/o.GMTD, Nizamabad.

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..... PETITIONER

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AND

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1 The Divisional Engineer (Admn) BSNl.O/o.The G.M.T.D Nizamabad-503 050.

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2 The Dy.General Manager Telecom Dept Nizamabad.

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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 herein the High Court will be pleased to May be pleased to issue a Writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the proceedings no.GMTD-NZB/X/Disc./TS/04-05/123 dt.8-2-2005 issued by the 2nd respondent is illegal, arbitrary and without jurisdiction and setaside the same and consequently direct the repondents to reinstate the petitioner into service with all consequential benefits and to pass such other order or orders.

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.CH.RAVINDER

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.B.NARASIMHA SARMA

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WRIT PETITION NO : 8673 of 2005

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Between:

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A.Venkata Siva Prasad, S/o.A.Venkatramaiah,

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D.No.7-80, Balija Street Piler, Chittoor District. A.P.

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..... PETITIONER

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AND

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1 Union of India, rep. by Secretary, Ministry of Communications, (Now Known as Bharath Sanchar Nigam Limited, in short B.S.N.L) Department of Telecommunications, New Delhi.

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2 Chief General Manager, Telecom (Now Known as BSNL) AP Circle, Station Road Nampally, Hyderabad. 3 The General Manager, B.S.N.L., Tirupathi Telecom District, Tirupathi.

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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 herein the High Court will be pleased to to issue an order or direction or a writ of an appropriate nature, more particularly one in the nature of Mandamus, after calling for the records pertaining to the case of the petitioner, after calling for the records pertaining to the case of the petitioner, after perusal direct the respondents herein to confer temporary status and regularisation as per his turn in accordance with the extant scheme and pass such other order or orders as deemed fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.SIVA

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: SMT.C.VANI REDDY

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WRIT PETITION NO : 8874 of 2005

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Between:

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Mr. G. Damodaram S/o. G. Sadasivaiah O/o. Sub-Divisional Engineer (Groups), BSNL, Chandragiri, Chittoor District.

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..... PETITIONER

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AND

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1 The Director General, BSNL, Corporate Office , New Delhi.

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2 The Chief General Manager, BSNL A.P. Circle, Nampally Station Road, Hyderabad.

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3 The General Manager, BSNL, Tirupathi , Chittoor District.

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4 The Sub-Divisional Engineer (Groups) BSNL, Chandragiri, Tirupathi, Chittoor District.

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.....RESPONDENT(S)

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20-1-2005 as arbitrary, illegal being violation of Art. 14 , 16 & 21 of the Constitution of India and set aside the same and consequently direct the respondent No.2 to confer temporary status of a Group-D and consequent regularization from 9-6-2000 & 1-10-2000 respectively with consequential benefits and pass such other or further orders deemed fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.KRISHNA DEVAN

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.(SC FOR B.S.N.L)

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WRIT PETITION NO : 19327 of 2005

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Between:

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E.Shekar, S/o.E.Pentaiah, R/o.Thukkuguda village, H.No.4-26, Post Mankhal, Maheswaram mandal, RR.district. A.P.

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..... PETITIONER

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AND

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1 Chairman & Managing Director, BSNL New Delhi. 2 Chief General Manager, AP Circle Tele Communications, BSNL, Hyderabad. 3 Area Manager , (Rural), Tolichowki, Hyderabad-8. 4 Sub Divisional Officer, Telecom, Shamshabad-509 218.

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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 herein the High Court will be pleased to to call for the records from the respondents pertaining to the case of the petitioner herein, and issue an order, direction/writ of appropriate nature, more preferably one in the nature of "Mandamus" while declaring the action of the respondents in denying compassionate appointment to the petitioner on the ground of no 'distress' is illegal, arbitrary and contrary to the settled law on the subject and consequence direct the respondents herein to consider the petitioner case for compassionate appointment in appopriate cadre and pass such other order or orders.

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.B.S.A.SATYANARAYANA

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MS.P.SARADA

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WRIT PETITION NO : 20316 of 2005

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Between:

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G.Bhaskar Reddy, S/o.Late G.Satyanarayana Reddy, H.No.4-7-37, vidyanagar COlony, Adilabad, Adilabad district.

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..... PETITIONER

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AND

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1 The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd., Rep by its Chairman & Managing Director, Ashoka Road, New Delhi.

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2 The Chief General Manager, The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd., A.P.Circle, Nampally, Hyderabad

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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 herein the High Court will be pleased to to issue an appropriate writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus and declare the decision of the High Power Committee of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd rejecting the claim of the petitioner for compassionate appointment on account of death of his father G.Satyanarayana Reddy , Ex-Telephonic Mechanic communicated Vide Letter No.TA / STAR)/13-064/2004/6 dt.31-01-2005 of the Office of Chief General Manager, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. AP Circle as arbitrary, discriminatory and unconstitutional and consequently direct the Respondents to provide employment under the compassionate appointment scheme with all consequential benefits and pass such other order or orders.

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.P.NAVEEN RAO

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.(SC FOR B.S.N.L)

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WRIT PETITION NO : 23086 of 2005

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Between:

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1 B. Sudhakar reddy S/o Subba Reddy Telephone Exchange, Nandyal, Kurnool District 2 S. Abdul Samad S/o Abdul Shukur Telephone Exchange, Nandyal, Kurnool District 3 V. Lakshmi Reddy S/o V. Ranga Reddy Telephone Exchange, Nandyal, Kurnool District 4 Y.V. Subba Reddy S/o Rama Subba Reddy Telephone Exchange, Koilakuntla, Kurnool District 5 K. Nagabhushanam S/o Venkata Subbaiah Telephone Exchange, Panyam, Kurnool District 6 M. Obaiah S/op Obaiah Telephone Exchange, Nandyal, Kurnool District 7 S. Gurrappa S/o Gurrappa Telephone Exchange, Nandyal, Kurnool District 8 M. Chandra Seelaiah S/o N. Joshap Telephone Exchange, Banaganapalli, Kurnool District 9 J. Bheema Rao S/o J.V. Subba Rao Telephone Exchange, Nandyal, Kurnool District 10 M. Ch. Khasimpeeran, S/o M. Mastan Saheb Telephone Exchange, Kurnool, Kurnool District 11 P. Nagendram S/o P. Nagaiah

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Telephone Exchange, Kurnool, Kurnool District 12 A. Issac S/o A. Abraham Telephone Exchange, Kurnool, Kurnool District 13 B. Abdul Subhan S/o B. Hussain Saheb Telephone Exchange, Kurnool, Kurnool District 14 U. Ranga Swamy S/o U. Akhanna Telephone Exchange, Adoni, Kurnool District 15 U. Rajagopala Chari S/o M. Chinna Swamy, Telephone Exchange, Adoni, Kurnool District 16 D. Venkateswarlu S/o D. Vittoba Rao Telephone Exchange, Kurnool, Kurnool District 17 B. Vijaya Lakshmi D/B. Hanumanna Telephone Exchange, Kurnool, Kurnool District 18 M. Santha Kumari D/o M. Prakasham Telephone Exchange, Kurnool, Kurnool District 19 K. Rameswarappa W/o K.C. Gurrappa Telephone Exchange, Nandyal, Kurnool District 20 N. Eranna S/o N. Basanna Telephone Exchange, Yemmiganur, Kurnool District 21 N. Eranna S/o N. Basanna Telephone Exchange, Yemmiganur, Kurnool District 22 B. Samuel S/o B. Devasikhamani Cell One OFC Building, Kurnool, Kurnool District 23 G.Kothuraiah S/o G. Subbaiah Telephone Exchange, Nandyal, Kurnool District 24 E. Raja Reddy S/o E. Bali Reddy Telephone Exchange, Alagadda, Kurnool District 25 P. Krishna Murthy S/o P. Kotaiah Telephone Exchange, Adoni, Kurnool District 26 P. Prasada Rao S/o P. rangaswamy Telephone Exchange, Kurnool District 27 M. Rangaiah S/o MC Ranganna Telephone Exchange, Kurnool District 28 N. Tirupathaiah S/o Venkata Seshanna Telephone Exchange, Kurnool District 29 E. Manikyala Rao S/o Daivagnanam, Telephone Exchange, Kurnool District 30 S. Rangaswamy, S/o S. Devavaram, Telephone Exchange, Kurnool District ..... PETITIONER(S)

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AND

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1 The Secretary, Ministry of Telecomunications, Sanchar Bhavan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi 2 The Chairman, Telecom Commission, Sanchar Bhavan, 20- Ashoka road, New Delhi-110 001. 3 The Chairman & Managing Director BSNL, B-148 Statesman House Barakhamba Road, New Delhi 4 The Assistant Director General, PERS-III, BSNL, B-148, Statesman House, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi

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5 The Chief General Manager, Telecom A.P. Circle, BSNL, Station Road, Nampally, Hyderabad 6 The General Manager, Telecom, Bhoopal Complex, Kurnool, Kurnool District

¶369

.....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 herein the High Court will be pleased to pass an order more particularly in the natureof wRit of Mandamus declaring that the impugned order NO. 250-51/2002-PERS-III (Part-1), dated 7-10-2003 as illeggal, arbitrary and discrimination and consequently direct the respondents to fix the petitioners pay scale in the revised scale of pay of Rs. 5000-8000 (CDA Scale) w.e.f. 1-1-1996 with all consequential and incidental benefits and for point to point fixation int he IDA Scale of Rs. 7100-200-10100 w.e.f 1-10-2000 with all consequential and incidental benefits for the cadre of telecom Technical Assistant (TTA) and pass such other order or further orders as it deems just and proper int he circumstances of the case.

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.P.BHASKAR

¶372

Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.(SC FOR B.S.N.L)

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WRIT PETITION NO : 25195 of 2005

¶374

Between:

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B.Vijay Kumar S/o.B.Upender Jr.Telecom officer, BSNL, Parkal Warangal district

¶376

..... PETITIONER

¶377

AND

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1 The Chairman & Managing Director, BSNL, Sanchar Bhavan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi 2 TheChief General Manager (Telecom) A.P.Circle BSNL, Nampally Station Road, Hyderabad

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3 The General manager, Telecom district BSNL, Warangal

¶380

.....RESPONDENT(S)

¶381

¶382

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.V.R.MACHAVARAM

¶383

Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.A.RAJASHEKAR REDDY (ASST

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SOLICITOR GEN)

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WRIT PETITION NO : 27311 of 2005

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Between:

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D. Varalakshmi W/o Late D. Appa Rao R/o Brahmanagudem, Chagallu Mandalam West Godavari District Andhra Pradesh

¶388

..... PETITIONER

¶389

AND

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1 The Chief Managing Director, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited 25, Ashoka Road, New Delhi 2 The Chief General manager, Telecommunications, A.P. Circle, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Sanchar Bhawan abids, Hyderabad 3 The General Manager, Telecom District, West Godavari Telecom District Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Eluru

¶391

4 The Sub Divisioanl Engineer Phones, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Telephone Exchange Tadepalligudem West Godavari District

¶392

.....RESPONDENT(S)

¶393

Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue an order, direction or Writ, more particulalry in the nature of mandamus (1) declaringthat the action fo the respondents in removing the petitioenr's husband from service is arbitrary, unjust and violtive of pthe provisions o Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India and (2) declare that the petitioenr is entitiled for payment of the retirement benefits including retirement/death gratuity and family pension as per the instructions of the Governmetn of India contrained in GI Dept. of P&P W O.M.No. 1/17/86-PPW dated 29/08/1986 and consequently issue an order, direction or Writ more particularly inthe nature of mandmus directing the respondents to implement the said instructions immediately and pay her thedues of pension/gratuity in respect of her husban withfurther directions tothe respondnets to consider the petitioner's request for compassionate appointment sympathetically besides passing such other order or orders as the Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper inthe circumstances of thecase.

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.N.R.SRINIVASAN

¶395

Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.(SC FOR B.S.N.L)

¶396

WRIT PETITION NO : 15128 of 2004

¶397

Between:

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B.Sayanna Goud, s/o Venkatayya Goud,

¶399

Telephones, Mahabubnagar.

¶400

..... PETITIONER

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AND

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1 Chief General Manager, Tele Communications, Abids, Hyderabad. 2 The General Manager, Telecom District, Mahabubnagar. 3 The Divisional Engineer (Maint) Rural, B.S.N.L., Mahabubnagar

¶403

.....RESPONDENT(S)

¶404

Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to declaring mandamus the selections made in pursuance of the examinations conducted for J.T.O's on September 16th 2000 and the consequential relaxations issued in February 2004 fixing 120 marks for selection by relaxing the minimum pass in papers 1&2 as illegal, arbitrary and unconstitutional as the respondents denied the opportunity by putting condition of passing papers 1 & 2 with 40% write paper 3 which is against the principles of natural justice, and to direct the respondents either to consider writing 3rd paper for J.T.O., or consider the candidature of the petitioner on notional basis for Training to the post of J.T.O., on par with others

¶405

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.M.JANARDHAN RAO

¶406

Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.A.RAJASHEKAR REDDY (ASST SOLICITOR GEN)

¶407

WRIT PETITION NO : 15404 of 2004

¶408

Between: D.Sunil Kumar, S/o.D.Suresh Babu, H.NO.40-20-34, Pragathinagar, Vijayawada, Krishna Dist.

¶409

..... PETITIONER

¶410

AND

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1 The Chief General Manager, BSNL, Telecommunications, A.P.Hyderabad. 2 The Assistant General Manager (Admn), A.P.Telecommunications, Hyderabad 3 The General Manager, Telecom Vijayawada Telecom District, BSNL, Bhavanam, Machavaram, Vijayawada, Krishna District. 4 The Sub-Divisional Engineer, Phones (L&B) Telecom District, BSNL Bhavan, Machavaram, Vijayawada, Krishna Dist.

¶412

.....RESPONDENT(S)

¶413

Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in

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the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue any appropriate writ, order or direction more particularly in the nature of writ of certiorari and call for the records on the file of the 1st respondent in his proceedings No.TA/STB/55-7/DSK dated at Hyderabad-1, the 19-3-2002 and quash the same and further declare that cancelling the appointment orders is highly illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles, 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India and also violative of Article 311 of the Constitution of India and A) and further declare that the petitioner is entitled for reinstatement as LDC (TA) with all consequential benefits which are entitled by the petitioner B) and to pass.

¶415

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.A.SURYANARAYANA MURTHY

¶416

Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.B.NARASIMHA SARMA

¶417

WRIT PETITION NO : 15794 of 2004

¶418

Between:

¶419

S. Noushad Ali, S/o. Khadhar Bhasha, Korlagunta Maruthi Nagar, Thirupathi, Chittoor District.

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..... PETITIONER

¶421

AND

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1 The Chief General Manager, BSNL (Telecom), Nampally Station Road, Hyderabad. 2 The General Manager, Telecom BSNL., Thirupathi - 517 501. 3 Assistant General Manager (ADMN), Office of the GMTD, BSNL, Thirupathi.

¶423

.....RESPONDENT(S)

¶424

Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to to issue a Writ order or orders more particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus declaring the the action of the respondents in not granting temporary status on par with group D employees to the petitioner as arbitrary and illegal and consequently direct the respondents to grant temporary status mazdoor to the petitioner and regularize their services in Group- D postson par with Juniors and pay consequential benefits and pass

¶425

Counsel for the Petitioner:S.VIJAYA BHARATHI

¶426

Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.R.S.MURTHY

¶427

WRIT PETITION NO : 15895 of 2004

¶428

Between: V. Pathuru, S/o. V. Sunder Rao,

¶429

R/o. Traderu Post, Bheemvaram Tq., W.G. District.

¶430

..... PETITIONER

¶431

AND

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The Telecom District Manager, (Office of G.M.T.D., E.G. District) Rajahmundry.

¶433

.....RESPONDENT

¶434

Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to to issue a Writ or order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus to call for records pertaining to the impugned proceedings by terminating the petitioner from services orally with effect from 1-1-1992, arbitrary and consequently direct the respondent to reinstate the petitioner into service forthwith and regularise the services of the petitioner

¶435

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.M.JANARDHAN RAO

¶436

Counsel for the Respondent No.: MS.P.SARADA

¶437

WRIT PETITION NO : 16351 of 2004

¶438

Between:

¶439

A. Munirathnam, S/o. Bathaiah, O/o. SDOT, Srikalahasti, Chittoor District.

¶440

..... PETITIONER

¶441

AND

¶442

1 The Chief General Manager (Telecom), AP Circle, Door Sanchar Bhavan, Nampally Station Road, Hyderabad. 2 The General Manager, Telecom District, B.S.N.L., Tirupati. 3 The Deputy General Manager, Telecom(Admn.)., Tirupati. 4 The Sub-Divisional Officer, Telecom, B.S.N.L., Srikalahasti, Chittoor District - 517 644

¶443

.....RESPONDENT(S)

¶444

Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to to issue a Writ Order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in termnating the petitioner from service of Causal Mazdoor, While continuing and giving temporary status ot the juniors of the petitioner as illegal, arbitrary, unjust and against the principles of Natural Justice, consequently directing the respondents to re-engage the petitioner forthwith as Casual Mazdoor under the Sub-Divisional Officer, Telecom, Srikalahasti with all consequential benefits along with Temporary Status and pass

¶445

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.G.JAGADEESWAR

¶446

Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.R.S.MURTHY (ADD.CGSC)

¶447

WRIT PETITION NO : 16375 of 2004

¶448

Between:

¶449

Sri G. Hemambaram, S/o G. Subramanyam, BSNL, Vikruthamala Village, Papanaidu Post, Yerpedu Mandal, Chittoor District

¶450

..... PETITIONER

¶451

AND

¶452

1 The Director General, BSNL, Corporate Office,New Delhi. 2 The Chief General Manager, BSNL, A.P. Circle, Hyderabad. 3 The Assistant General Manager (Admn), O/o The General Manager, Telecom District, Tirupati.

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4 The Sub Divisional Engineer, General Departmental Canteen, O/o General Manager, Telecom District, Tirupati.

¶454

.....RESPONDENT(S)

¶455

Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to to issue an order, direction or a Writ more particularly in the nature of Writ of Mandamus by declaring the action of the respondents vide their order No. BSNL/TRP/AGM(A)CL/2003-2004, 17-3-04 and Lr.No. BSNL.TRP/AGM(A)/CL/2003-4, dt. 12-7-2004, .passed by R-3 whereby rejected the claim for granting the benefit of temporary status of a Group D in the respondent Department as the petitioner is found to have fulfilled the eligible conditions for temporary status and regularisation as per extant guidelines of the department such as ie., 26-8-98 & 20-11-2K , as arbitrary, discriminatory, illegal and violation of Article 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India and set aside the same and consequently direct the respondents to grant the temporary status of a Group D benefit and regularisation as a Group-D with consequential benefits by passing appropriate orders

¶456

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.KRISHNA DEVAN

¶457

Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.KANTHI.NARAHARI

¶458

WRIT PETITION NO : 16494 of 2004

¶459

Between: 1 K. Vinod Kumar, S/o. K. Lakshmi Narayana, O/o. DE(Ti), OfFCI, Triveni Complex, Abids, Hyderabad. R/o. 12-1604/A/58, Asifnagar, Hyderabad. 2 K. Ravi, S/o. K. Prasad Rao, O/o. DE(Ti), OfFCI, Triveni Complex, Abids, Hyderabad. R/o. 12-1604/A/58, Asifnagar, Hyderabad.

¶460

..... PETITIONER(S)

¶461

AND

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1 Chairman and Managing Director, Telecom, Statemen House, New Delhi - 110 001.

¶463

2 The Chief General Manager, A.P. Circle, Doorsanchar Bhavan, Nampally Station Road, Hyderabad.

¶464

3 Principal General Manager, BSNL, Suryalok Complex, Abids, Hyderabad.

¶465

4 General Manger, Development, BSNL, A.P. Circle, Door Sanchar Bhavan, Hyderabad.

¶466

.....RESPONDENT(S)

¶467

Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction declaring the action of the Respondents in dispensing with the services of the petitioners and not granting temporary status to the petitioners herein on the untenable ground that they have not completed 240 days of causal service as on cut off date 1-8-98 as illegal arbitrary, discriminative, contrary to rules, subversive of Articles, 14, 16 & 21 of constitution of India and principles of natural justice and consequently direct the respondents to reinstate the petitioners herein forthwith by taking them into service and granting conferment of temporary status from the date of their initial appointment on par with juniors granted temporary status with consequential benefits and pass

¶468

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.T.VIJAYA KUMAR

¶469

Counsel for the Respondent No.: SMT.P.SHARADA

¶470

WRIT PETITION NO : 16859 of 2004

¶471

Between:

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1 J. Venkat Ramana, S/o. J.S. Narayanappa, Telephone Exchange, Mantralayam, Kurnool District.

¶473

2 K. Narayana, S/o. Muneppa, Yemmagunur, Kurnool District.

¶474

3 A. Sivanagaiah, S/o. A. Veeraiah, O/o. SDE (Installation), Kurnool.

¶475

4 M. Ranga Reddy, S/o. M. Venkat Reddy, Nandyal, Kurnool District.

¶476

5 N. Jaya Sree, W/o. P. Prasad, O/o. SDE-E-10B, Kurnool.

¶477

..... PETITIONER(S)

¶478

AND

¶479

1 The Secretary, Ministry of Telecommunications, Sanchar Bhavan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi - 110 001. 2 The Chairman, Telecom Commission, Sanchar Bhavan, 20, Ashoka

¶480

Road, New Delhi - 110 001.

¶481

3 The Chairman & Managing Director, BSNL, B-148, Statesman House, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi - 110 001. 4 The Asst. Director General, PERS-III, BSNL, B-148, Statesman House, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi - 110 001. 5 The Chief General Manager, Telecom, AP Circle, BSNL, Station Road, Nampally, Hyderabad.

¶482

.....RESPONDENT(S)

¶483

Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to to pass an order more particularly in the nature of writ of Mandamus declaring that the impugned order No. 250-51/2002-pers-III (Part-I), dated 7-10-2003 as illegal, arbitrary and discrimination and consequently direct the respondents to fix the petitioners pay scale in the revised scale of pay of Rs. 5000-8000 (CDA Scale) w.e.f. 1-1-1996 with all consequential and incidental benefits and for point to point fixation in the IDA Scale of Rs. 7100-200-10100 w.e.f.1-10-2000 with all consequential and incidental benefits for the cadre of Telecom Technical Assistant (TTA) and to pass

¶484

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.P.BHASKAR

¶485

Counsel for the Respondent No.: .

¶486

WRIT PETITION NO : 16862 of 2004

¶487

Between:

¶488

M.Yakob Raju, S/o Mr.Aadam, O/o Sub-Divisional Officer, Telecom (Groups), Machilipatnam, Krishna District, R/o Machilipatnam

¶489

..... PETITIONER

¶490

AND

¶491

1 The Union of India rep.by the Chief General Manager, Department of Telecommunications, Door Sanchar Bhawan, Nampally Station Road, Abids, Hyderabad 2 M/s Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited rep.by its Chairman-cumManaging Director, Sanchar Bhawan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi 3 The Divisional Engineer, Telecom, M/s Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Nuzvid - 521 201

¶492

.....RESPONDENT(S)

¶493

Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ Order or direction in the nature of Writ directing the Respondents herein to stop

¶494

conduction of the Disciplinary Proceedings initiated against the Petitioner vide Charge Memo No.X-2/DET.BSNL.GVA/2002-03/2 dated 2nd September, 2002 issued by the 3rd respondent till the conclusion of the criminal proceedings pending against him in CC No.8/2003 on the file of the Special Judge for CBI Cases at Visakhapatnam in the interest of justice and pass any other order or orders as is deemed fit, proper and expedient in the circumstances of the case and interest of justice

¶495

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.SIVARAJU SRINIVAS

¶496

Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.A.RAJASHEKAR REDDY (ASST SOLICITOR GEN)

¶497

WRIT PETITION NO : 16939 of 2004

¶498

Between:

¶499

Ch. Bhoomanna, S/o Babu Rao, R/o H.No. 1-1-17, Sri Ram Colony, Sambhinagar, Adilabad.

¶500

..... PETITIONER

¶501

AND

¶502

1 The Chief General Manager, Telecommunications, Andhra Pradesh Circle, Nampally Station Road, Hyderabad. 2 The General Manager, Telecommunications, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Adilabad. 3 The Sub Divisional Officer, O/o The General Manager, Telecommunications, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Adilabad.

¶503

.....RESPONDENT(S)

¶504

Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to to issue a Writ, order or direction, more particularly a writ in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the second respondent in not regularising the services of the petitioner eventhough he is eligible for regularisation vide Lr.No. E-35-19/2000/01/28 dated 4-82004 as bad, illegal, arbitrary and opposed to law

¶505

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.V.BHASKAR BABJI

¶506

Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.C.YADAGIRI

¶507

WRIT PETITION NO : 16990 of 2004

¶508

Between: M.V. Subba Rao, S/o Sri late Mangaiah, O/o Divisional Engineer, M/s BSNL, Nuzvid, R/o Nuzvid.

¶509

..... PETITIONER

¶510

AND

¶511

1 The Union of India, rep. by the Chief General Manager, Department of Telecommunications, Door Sanchar Bhawan, Nampally Station Road, Abids, Hyderabad. 2 M/s Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, rep. by its Chairman -cumManaging Director, Sanchar Bhawan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi - 110 001. 3 The Divisional Engineer, Telecom, M/s Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Nuzvid - 521 201.

¶512

.....RESPONDENT(S)

¶513

Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to to issue Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ Order or direction in the nature of Writ directing the Respondents herein to stop conduction of the Disciplinary Proceedings initiated against the Petitioner vide Charge Memo No. X-2/DET/BSNL.GVA/2002-03/3 dated 2nd September, 2002 issued by the 3rd Respondent till the conclusion of the criminal proceedings pending against him in CC.No. 8 of 2003 on the file of the Special Judge for CBI Cases at Visakhapatnam in the interest of justice

¶514

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.SIVARAJU SRINIVAS

¶515

Counsel for the Respondent No.: .

¶516

WRIT PETITION NO : 18177 of 2004

¶517

Between:

¶518

Mohd. Jabeed, S/o. Late Abdul Kareem, D.No. 26-4-835, Gulzarpet, Hindupur, Anantapur District.

¶519

..... PETITIONER

¶520

AND

¶521

1 Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Rep. by its Chairman & Managing Director, BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi.

¶522

2 The Chief General Manager, Telecom, A.P. Circle, B.S.N.L., Hyderabad. 3 The General Manager, Telecom District, B.S.N.L., Anantapur.

¶523

.....RESPONDENT(S)

¶524

Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to to issue an order, writ or direction more particularly a Writ of Mandamus Under Article 226 of Constitution of India, declaring the order in letter No.TA/STA(r)/13-017-2003 dated 5-06-2004 rejecting the application of the petitioner for appointment on compassionate grounds

¶525

as illegal, arbitrary, unjust discriminatory and violative of Articles 14, 21 of the Constitution of India and set aside the same and consequently direct the respondents to consider the application of the petitioner and appoint him in 'D' Group Posts on compassionate ground considering the demise of his father in harness while in service

¶526

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.P.SRIDHAR REDDY

¶527

Counsel for the Respondent No.: SMT.V.LAKSHMI DEVI

¶528

WRIT PETITION NO : 19073 of 2004

¶529

Between: G.P. Rangaiah, S/o Balaiah, Pattipaka Village, Choppadandi Telephone Exchange, Karimnagar District.

¶530

..... PETITIONER

¶531

AND

¶532

1 The Bharath Sanchar Nigam Limited, rep. by the Director General, New Delhi. 2 The Chief General Manager, Telecom, Bharath Sanchar Nigam Limited, Hyderabad - 500 001. 3 The General Manager, Karimnagar District, Bharath Sanchar Nigam Limited, Karimnagar, Andhra Pradesh.

¶533

.....RESPONDENT(S)

¶534

Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to to issue an appropriate writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus and to declare the action or respondents in not reviewing the claim of petitioner for appointment to the post of Phone Mechanic ( Telecom Mechanic) on and from the date of appointment of his juniors consequent to dropping of disciplinary proceedings is arbitrary discriminatory and unconstitutional and consequently to direct the respondents to advance the date of appointment of the petitioner as Phone Mechanic ( Telecom Mechanic) on and from the date of appointment of his juniors with all consequential benefits with a further direction to provide him opportunity to compete for Promotion to TTA in the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination with all consequential benefits

¶535

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.P.NAVEEN RAO

¶536

Counsel for the Respondent No.: .

¶537

WRIT PETITION NO : 19318 of 2004

¶538

Between:

¶539

1 P.Savitramma W/o Chennaiah O/o Regional Telecom Training Centre, (RTTC) Gadchibowli, Hyderabad-32 2 B.Raju S/o Kumaraswamy O/o Regional Telecom Training Centre, (RTTC) Gadchibowli, Hyderabad-32 3 R.V.Raju S/o Yelamanda Raju O/o Regional Telecom Training Centre, (RTTC) Gadchibowli, Hyderabad-32

¶540

..... PETITIONER(S)

¶541

AND

¶542

1 The Principal Regional Telecom Tranining Center, Gachibowli Hyderabad-32 2 TheGeneral Manager Hyderabad Telecom Distirct Suryalok Complex, Abids Hyderabad 3 The Chief General Manager, Telecommunications, AP.Circle Hyderabad-500 001 4 Union of India , rep.by its The Chairman, Telecommunications New Delhi-110 001

¶543

.....RESPONDENT(S)

¶544

Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to To issue an order or direction or a writ of an appropriate nature, more particularly one in the nature of Mandamus to call for the records in OA.454/003, disposed on 02/06/2004 and other connected records, on the file of the CAT Hyderabad Bench, and quash the same, and direct the Respondents herein to confer Temporary status and Regularisation as per their turn in accordance with the scheme contained in D.O.T.ND Lr.No.269-1/89-STN dt. 07/11/89,

¶545

Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.B.S.A.SATYANARAYANA

¶546

Counsel for the Respondent No.: .

¶547

WRIT PETITION NO : 19571 of 2004

¶548

Between: 1 B.V.Upendra Rao, S/o.Late Sri B.V.Vittal Rao, All the above petitioners are working in the office of the B.S.N.L., Hyderabad. 2 H.Bharat Kumar, S/o. Sri H.Balaram, All the above petitioners are working in the office of the B.S.N.L., Hyderabad. 3 A.Prem Kumar, S/o.A.Mallaiah, All the above petitioners are working in the office of the B.S.N.L., Hyderabad. 4 G.Masi Reddy, S/o.Late Sri Kaniki Reddy,

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All the above petitioners are working in the office of the B.S.N.L., Hyderabad. 5 P.Linga Reddy, S/o.Late G.Appaiah, All the above petitioners are working in the office of the B.S.N.L., Hyderabad. 6 Nirmala Chandran, W/o.A.V.Chandran, All the above petitioners are working in the office of the B.S.N.L., Hyderabad. 7 M.Ramalaxmi, W/o.M.V.B.A.S.Sastry, All the above petitioners are working in the office of the B.S.N.L., Hyderabad. 8 B.surya Prabha, W/o.P.Ramachander Rao, All the above petitioners are working in the office of the B.S.N.L., Hyderabad. 9 C.Indumathi, W/o.P.Ramachander Rao, All the above petitioners are working in the office of the B.S.N.L., Hyderabad. 10 D.Padmavathi, W/o.M.Mallikharjuna Rao, All the above petitioners are working in the office of the B.S.N.L., Hyderabad. 11 M.Vijaya, W/o.M.Mallikharjun Rao, All the above petitioners are working in the office of the B.S.N.L., Hyderabad. 12 Jalatha Purushothaman, W/o.V.N.Purushothaman, All the above petitioners are working in the office of the B.S.N.L., Hyderabad. 13 Hemalatha Naresh Mitra,, W/o.Naresh Mithra, All the above petitioners are working in the office of the B.S.N.L., Hyderabad. 14 N.Subbalaxmi, W/o.N.Sriram Murthy, All the above petitioners are working in the office of the B.S.N.L., Hyderabad. 15 Pushpavathi, W/o.Gangaram, All the above petitioners are working in the office of the B.S.N.L., Hyderabad. 16 N.Savithri Murthy, W/o.N.Narasimha Murthy, All the above petitioners are working in the office of the B.S.N.L., Hyderabad. 17 S.D.sudesh Kumari, D/o.Sundar Das, All the above petitioners are working in the office of the B.S.N.L., Hyderabad. 18 M.Yasoda Devi, W/o.Dr.A.Mashusudan Reddy, STS (O), Staff No.750, Marking Section, All the above petitioners are working in the office of the B.S.N.L.Hyderabad. 19 K.Premalathi, W/o.K.Nageswara Rao, STS (O), Staff No.757,PRS Section, All the above petitioners are working in the office of the B.S.N.L.Hyderabad. 20 Sudha Shendurnikar, W/o.Arvind Shendurnikar, SSS(O), Staff No.6857, GM(F), (All the above petitioners are working in the office of the

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B.S.N.L.Hyderabad).

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..... PETITIONER(S)

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AND

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1 The Chief General Manager, B.S.N.L., Telecommunications, A.P.Circle,Abids, Hyderabad. 2 The Principal General Manager, BSNL, Telecom District, Hyderabad. 3 The Accounts officer (Cash) Main, O/o. The Principal General Manager, Telecom District, Hyderabad.

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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 herein the High Court will be pleased to issue by the 3rd respondent dt. 12-10-2004 against the petitioners herein as being illegal, arbitrary and inviolation of well settled judicial process and more so when the matter is sub-justice before this Hon'ble court and also violative of Article 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently setaside the impugned notices dt 12-10-2004 issued by the 3rd respondent through which recovery was contemplated from the pay and allowances of Oct.2004 pay onwards at the rate Rs.1,000/- P.M.

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.R.DILIP KUMAR

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.B.NARASIMHA SARMA

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WRIT PETITION NO : 19719 of 2004

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Between:

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1 K. Pandu, s/o Ramaiah A.O. (Edp) Section. 2 Smt. G. Bharata Lakshmi, W/o Adinarayana, A.O. TR.(Gen) Section 3 T. Surya Kumar, S/o Late G. Papaiah, Vizilence Section 4 R. Jaya Babu, S/o John, A.O. (Pay & Cash). 5 K. Balakrishna, S/o Kistaiah, AGM (PR) Section (All the above petitioners are working in the office of the PGM, B.S.N.L. Hyderabad).

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..... PETITIONER(S)

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AND

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1 The Principal General Manager, BSNL, Telecom District, Hyderabad. 2 The Accounts Officer ( Cash) Main, O/o The Principal General Manager, Telecom District, Hyderabad.

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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 herein the High Court will be pleased to to issue a Writ or direction more particularly a Writ of mandamus declare that the impugned notices issued by the 2nd respondent dt. 12-10-2004 against the petitioners herein as being illegal, arbitrary and inviolation of well settled judicial process and moreso when the matter is sub-judice before this Hon'ble Court and also violative of Article 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently setaside the impugned notices dt. 12-10-2004 issued by the 3rd respondent through which recovery was contemplated from the pay and allowances of Oct. 2004 pay onwards at the rate of Rs. 1,000/ p.m.

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.B.S.SHIVAJI

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.B.NARASIMHA SARMA

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WRIT PETITION NO : 21571 of 2004

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Between:

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1 T.Dharma Reddy, S/o T.Rama Koti Reddy, Sub Divisional Engineer, External-II, KUC, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited,

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Dr.Ramesh Building, Old Bus Depot Road, Hanamkonda 2 Mohd.Osman, S/o Mohd.Yakoob, Sub Divisional Engineer, External-II, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Deshaipet Road, Warangal

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3 Md.Ghouse Moinuddin, S/o Md.Sardar, Sub Divisional Engineer, External-III, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Deshaipet Road, Warangal

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4 Md.Afzal, S/o Abdul Hafiz, Sub Divisional Engineer, Out Door, Telephone Exchange, REC, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Kazipet, Warangal District

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5 J.Ramakrishna Rao, S/o J.Satyanarayana, Sub Divisional Engineer, External-II, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Deshaipet Road, Warangal 6 Mohd.Moin Pasha, S/o Mohd.Zakaria, Sub Divisional Engineer, External-III, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Deshaipet Road, Warangal

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7 K.Somasekhara Babu, S/o K.Vanamaiah, Sub Divisional Engineer, External-II, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Dr.Ramesh Building, Old Bus Depot Road, Hanamkonda

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8 Sk.Abdul Raheem, S/o Sk.Bikkam, Sub Divisional Engineer, External-II, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Mahabubabad, Warangal District

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..... PETITIONER(S)

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AND

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1 Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited represented by its Chief Managing Director, Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi

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2 The Chief General Manager, Telecommunications, BSNL, AP Circle, Sanchar Bhavan, Nampally Station Road, Hyderabad 3 The General Manager, Telecom District, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited,

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BSNL Bhavan, Sardar Vallabha patel Road, Warangal

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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 herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a Writ, Order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of a Writ of Mandamus declaring that the action of the respondents in proposing to fill up the 15 vacant posts of Telecom Technical Assistants which existed prior to the amendment made tothe recruitment rules in November, 2003 as pe the revised recruitment rules is arbitary, unjust and violative of the provisions of Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India and hence not valid and consequently direct the respondents to fill up these posts of Telecom Technical Assistants in Warangal Secondary Switching Area as per the original recruitment rules issued in 2001

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.N.R.SRINIVASAN

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: MS.P.SARADA

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WRIT PETITION NO : 25264 of 2004

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Between:

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Smt. A. Meenamma, W/o. K. Ranga Rao, O/o. S.D.E. Phones, Nellore.

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..... PETITIONER

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AND

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1 The Chief General Manager, Telecom, A.P. Circle, BSNL, Hyderabad. 2 The Dy. General Manager ( Admn.), O/o. General Manager, Telecom Department, BSNL, Nellore.

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3 The Divisional Engineer, Phones, South, BSNL, Near Kondayapalem Gate, Nellore.

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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 herein the High Court will be pleased to Issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandmaus declaring the order of the 1st respodnent in NO. IA/STA/4-12/2003/AM, dt. 15.3.2004 confirming the order of the 2nd respondent dt. 23.12.2002 and proceedings of the 3rd respondent in order dt. 23.11.2001 as illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional and in violation of Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India and cosnequently set-aside the above proceedings of the respondents and pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper.

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Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.G.SEENA KUMAR

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Counsel for the Respondent No.: .

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ORDER :

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This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioners under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking to consider their grievance and to pass order in their favour and against the respondent-authorities.

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2. When the matter came up for hearing, it is represented that in view of the notification dated 31.01.2008 issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India, the respondent department is also included within the jurisdiction of Central Administrative Tribunal.

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3. In the light of the said notification, this Court is of the view that these writ petitions need to be transferred to Central Administrative Tribunal.

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Accordingly, all these Writ Petitions are withdrawn and transferred under Section 29(2) of Central Administrative Tribunal Act, 1985, to Central Administrative Tribunal bench at Hyderabad.

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_________________________ GOPALA KRISHNA TAMADA, J

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Dated July 20, 2009 KSH

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