T Saraswathi vs The State Of Andhra Pradesh on 19 February, 2026

Andhra Pradesh High Court – Amravati

T Saraswathi vs The State Of Andhra Pradesh on 19 February, 2026

Author: B Krishna Mohan

Bench: B Krishna Mohan

 APHC010007592026

                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
                                  AT AMARAVATI                            [3233]
                           (Special Original Jurisdiction)

                MONDAY,THE NINETEENTH DAY OF JANUARY
                    TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX
                                   PRESENT
            THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE B KRISHNA MOHAN
                       WRIT PETITION NO: 1305/2026
Between:
   1. T SARASWATHI, W/O. KONDA REDDY, AGED ABOUT 62 YEARS,
      OCC HOUSE WIFE, R/O. GARLEDINNE VILLAGE, PEDDAPAPPUR
      MANDAL, ANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT
                                                                 ...PETITIONER
                                      AND
   1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP., BY ITS PRINCIPAL
      SECRETARY,      REVENUE  DEPARTMENT,   SECRETARIAT
      BUILDINGS,      VELAGAPUDI,  AMARAVATHI,   GUNTUR
      DISTRICT.522238
   2. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,                 ANANTHAPURAM           DISTRICT,
      ANANTHAPURAM.515001
   3. THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER, PEDDAPAPPUR REVENUE
      DIVISION, ANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT.515445
   4. THE TAHSILDAR, PEDDAPAPPUR MANDAL                      ANANTHAPURAM
      DISTRICT.515445
                                                          ...RESPONDENT(S):

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased toPleased to issue an appropriate Writ, Order or direction more
particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the inaction on
the part of the respondent No.2 in considering the application, dated
09.02.2024 registered as application No.TTA012400118230 for deletion of
the land in an extent of Ac.1.15 Cents in Sy.No.447 of Garledinne Village,
Peddapappur Mandal, Ananthapuram District, from the prohibitory properties
list communicated under Section 22-A of the Registration Act, 1908 as
arbitrary, illegal, abdication of the statutory duty cast upon him and contrary to
the well established legal principles apart from being violative of the
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fundamental and Constitutional rights guaranteed to her under Articles 14, 19,
21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the
respondent No.2 to delete the land in an extent of an extent of Ac. 1.15 Cents
in Sy.No.447 of Garledinne Village, Peddapappur Mandal. Ananthapuram
District, from the prohibitory properties list communicated under Section 22-A
of the Registration Act. 1908 and pass
IA NO: 1 OF 2026
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased
pleased to direct the respondent No.2 to dispose off the application, dated
09.02.2024 registered as application No.TTA012400118230 submitted by the
petitioner, pending disposal of the above Writ Petition and pass
Counsel for the Petitioner:

1. D VIGNESHWAR REDDY
Counsel for the Respondent(S):

1. GP FOR REVENUE
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The Court made the following ORDER:

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Assistant

Government Pleader for Revenue appearing for the respondents.

2. This Writ Petition was filed questioning the action of the 2nd respondent

in not considering the application of the petitioner dated 09.02.2024,

registered as application No.TTA012400118230 for deletion of the land in an

extent of Ac.1.15 cents in Sy.No.447 of Garladinne Village, Peddapappur

Mandal, Ananthapuram District, from the Prohibitory Properties List

communicated under Section 22-A of the Registration Act, 1908.

3. On the other hand, the learned Assistant Government Pleader relying

upon the written instructions of the 4th respondent dated 17.01.2026, submits

that the application of the petitioner will be considered by the 2rd respondent

following the due process of law. The said written instructions shall be made

as part of the Court record.

4. In view of the above said facts and circumstances, the 2nd respondent is

directed to consider and dispose of the petitioner’s application dated

09.02.2024, bearing No.TTA012400118230, for deletion of the land in an

extent of Ac.1.15 cents in Sy.No.447 of Garledinne Village, Peddapappur

Mandal, Ananthapuram District, from the Prohibitory Properties List

communicated under Section 22-A of the Registration Act, 1908, strictly in

accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period

of three (03) months from the date of receipt of copy of this Order by hearing

all the parties concerned, including the petitioner giving due opportunity, and
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upon verification of the records, appropriate decision shall be taken on its own

merits.

5. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as

to costs.

As a sequel, Interlocutory Applications pending, if any, shall stand

closed.

__________________________
JUSTICE B KRISHNA MOHAN
19.01.2026
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THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE B. KRISHNA MOHAN

W.P.No.1305 of 2026

Date: 19.01.2026

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