IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (SPECIAL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION)

TUESDAY, THE SIXTH DAY OF AUGUST, TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FOUR

:PRESENT:

THE HONOURABLE SRI DHIRAJ SINGH THAKUR, CHIEF JUSTICE AND

THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NINALA JAYASURYA

W.P. Nos.3968 of 2024 and 1711, 1737, 1956, 2167, 2595, 2702, 2980. 3039, 3059, 3120, 3588, 3690, 3711, 3722, 3729, 3847, 4075, 4095, 4097, 4134, 4512, 4564, 4566, 4567, 4570, 4832, 4838, 4930, 5137, 5219, 5358, 6363, 6611, 7350, 7354, 8321, 8325, 8328, 8329, 8330, 8333, 8339, 8340, 9094, 9858, 9872, 9879, 9880, 9883, 10611, 12545, 12863, 12943, 13007, 14603, 14611, 14613, 14620, 14637, 15059, 18571 & 33364 of 2023 and 16832, 18261, 21535 & 42335 of 2022

WRIT PETITION NO: 3968 OF 2024

Between:

• 1. R.Lakshmana Swamy, S/o. Kesavarao, Aged 60 years, Occ:AEO Sri Venkateswara Swamy Devasthanam, Dwaraka Tirumala, Eluru District
• 2. A.Aarutharao, S/o. Venkateswara Rao. Aged 61 Years. Occ:Superintendent in Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam, Indrakiladhri, Vijawada
• 3. V.Venkateswara Rao, S/o. Late Dr. R Madhava Rao, Aged 59 years, Occ: Sr. Assistant in Panuganti Lakshmi Venkayamma Choultiy Katravulapalli Jaggampeta Mandal, Kakiriada District
• 4. G V Krishnarao, S/o. Bhasvapunniah, Aged 60 Years, Occ:Jr Assistant Sri Durga Malleswara Devasthanam, Indrakiladhri Vijawada
• 5. Y Ramakateswararao, S/o. Venkatswarao, Aged 60 Years, Jr Assistant, Sri Durga Malleswara Devasthanam, Indrakiladhri Vijawada
• 6. B S Rambabu, S/o.Nageswara Rao, Aged 61 years, DE Sri Devasthanam Swamivari Satyanarayana Veeravenkanta Annavaram, East Godavari District
• 7. N V S Raju, S/o. Suryanaraya Raju, Aged 60 Years, Occ: Executive Engineer Retd in Sri Venkateswarav Swamy Devasthanam, Dwaraka Tirumala, Eluru District
• 8. A Ziyyanna, S/o. Prameswararao, Aged 60 Years, Occ:- Driver Sri Venkateswarav Swamy Devasthanam, Dwaraka Tirumala, Eluru District
• 9. B Bhushanam, S/o. Swamasrarao, Aged 60 Years, Attender Sri Venkateswarav Swamy Devasthanam, Dwaraka Tirumala, Eluru District

• L Suryanarayana, S/o. suryarao, Aged 60 Years, Attender 10. Veerakanta Satyanarayana Swamivari Devasthanam Annavaram, East Godavari District

• K krishna, S/o. Suryarao, Aged 60 Years, Record Assistant $11.$ Veerakanta Satyanarayana Swamivari Devasthanam Annavaram, East Godavari District

• B Verabadhraya, S/o. Veeraju, Aged 60 Years, Occ:Lecturer 12. Veerakanta Satyanarayana Swamivari Devasthanam Annavaram, East Godavari District

• $13.$ . V Rambabu, S/o. Paparao, Aged 60 Years, Occ:AEO Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Ammavari Devasthanam, Visakhapatnam District

• $14$ K V S Kondalrao, S/o. Andharao, Aged 60 Years, AEO Veerakanta Satyanarayana Swamivari Devasthanam Annavaram, East Godavari District

• S Mahesh, S/o. Apparao, Aged 60 Years, Occ:Superintendent 15. Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam Simhachalam, Visakhapatnam District

• M Bhadraiah, S/o. Veeraiah, Aged 60 Years, Attender $16.$ Srikalahasti Temple, Tirupati District

• V Chandraiah, S/o. Subbaiah, Aged 60 Years, Attender 17. Srikalahasti Tempel Tirupati District

• S Jansirani, W/o. Raghunad, Aged 60 Years, Occ:Jr Assistant 18. Srikalahasti Tempel Tirupati

• V S Nagaraju, S/o. Bhithaiah, Aged 60 Years, Occ:Sleeper Sri 19. Varasidhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple Kanipakam Chittor District

• Aged 30 Years. $20.$ $S/o.$ Subbarayudu, $\mathsf{A}$ Nagaraju. Occ:Superintendent Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamivarla Devasthanam, Srisailam, Nandyal District

• K Krishnarao, S/o. K M Krishna, Aged 60 Years, Ra Sri $21.$ Bhramaramba Mallikaijuna Swamivarla Devasthanam, Srisailam, Nandyal District

• M Yalamanda, S/o. Ramaiah, Aged 60 Years, Helper Sri 22. Bhramaramba Mallikaijuna Swamivarla Devasthanam, Srisailam, Nandyal District

• T V Ramana, S/o. Ramaswamy, Aged 60 Years, Helper Sri $23.$ Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamivarla Devasthanam, Srisailam, Nandyal District

• C V Ramana, S/o. Veeranna, Aged 60 Years, Attender Sri $24.$ Bhramaramba Mallikaijuna Swamivarla Devasthanam, Srisailam, Nandyal District

• D Chinapapiah, S/o. Bapaiah, Aged 60 Years, Pump Operator 25. Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamivarla Devasthanam, Srisailam, Nandyal District.

Petitioners

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Velgapudi, Department, Secretariat, Revenue (Endowments) Amaravathi, Guntur District
• Gollapudi, Department, Endowments Commissioner. 2. The Vijayawada, Krishna District.

Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ order or direction more particularly, one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 1^st respondent in issuing G.O.Ms No.37 dated 29.01.2024 amending Rule 9 of Andhra Pradesh Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments, Office Holders and Servants Service Rules, 2000 issued in G.O.Ms No. 888 dated 08.12.2000 enhancing the age of superannuation of Office Holder and Servant up to sixty-two Years, but giving the benefit only with effect from 12.07.2023 instead of 1.01.2022 i.e., from the date mentioned in G.O.Ms.No.15 dated 31.01.2022 which amended the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment Regulation of Age of Superannuation Act, 1984, extending the superannuation from 60 Years, to 62 Years, as bad, discriminatory, illegal, arbitrary. without jurisdiction, unconstitutional, without application of mind, abuse of violative of Articles 14, 16 and 21 of Constitution of India and power consequently side the same and direct the respondents continue the petitioners till they attain the age of superannuation of 62 years, as per GOMs No. 15 dated 31.01.2022 with all benefits.

IA NO: 1 OF 2024

Q.

Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to suspend the operation of G.O.Ms.No.37 dated 29-01-2024 to continue the petitioners till they attain the age of superannuation of 62 Years, by paying all the service benefits, Pending disposal of WP 3968 of 2024, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court, dated 15.02.2024, 04.03.2024, 18.03.2024, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D V Sasidhar Advocate for the Petitioner and of GP FOR SERVICES II for the Respondents.

WRIT PETITION NO: 1711 OF 2023

Between:

Vallabhaneni Venkateswara Rao, S/o. Late Raghavaiah, Aged about 60 Years, Occ- Deputy Executive Engineer, R/o D.No.40-25-28/2, Patamata Lanka, Vijayawada Urban, Krishna District-520010

Petitioner

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• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Endowments Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowment Department, Gollapudi, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Vari Devasthnam, Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada town, Krishna District, Rep by its Executive Officer.

Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly in nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring action of the respondent No.3 in seeking to retire the petitioner from service w.e.f. 31.01.2023 on attaining the age of 60 Years, vide RC.No.A1/6240/2022, dated 20.11.2022 as illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional, and contrary to GO.Ms.No.15, dated (Finance (HR.IV.FR and LR) Department) dated 31.01.2022 and also violation of Articles 14,16 and 21 of the constitution of India and consequently declare that the petitioner is entitled to be continued in service up to the, Aged of 62 Years, with all consequential benefits by allowing the writ petition.

IA NO: 1 OF 2023

Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in service up to the age of 62 Years, by suspending the proceedings dated 20.11.2022 vide RC.No.A1/6240/2022 in any manner whatsoever, Pending disposal of WP 1711 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 25.01.2023, 15.02.2023, 03.03.2023, 04.03.2024, 18.03.2024, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Metta Chendra Sekhar Rao Advocate for the Petitioner and of GP FOR SERVICES II for the Respondent Nos. 1 and 2, Sri K MADHAVA REDDY, Advocate for Respondent No.3.

WRIT PETITION NO: 1737 OF 2023

Between:

Yeleswarapu Srinivasa Subhas Chandra Bose, S/o, Late Vara Prasada, Aged about 60 Years, Occ. Junior Assistant, R/o. D.No.15-14-77/1 Krishna. Nilayam, 5/2, RTC Colony, 5th lane, Guntur, Guntur District-522001

Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Endowments Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowment Department, Gollapudi, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Malleswara Swamy Temple, Peddakakani Village and Mandal, Guntur District Rep by its Assistant Commissioner and Executive Officer

Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly in nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring action of the respondent No.3 in

seeking to retire the petitioner from service w.e.f. 31.01.2023 on attaining the age of 60 Years, vide Notice in RC.No.A2/254/2016 dated 08.12.2022 as illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional and contrary to GO.Ms.No.15, dated (Finance (HR.IV.FR & LR) Department) dated 31.01.2022 and also violation of Articles 14,16 and 21 of the constitution of India and consequently declare that the petitioner is entitled to be continued in service up to the, Aged of 62 Years, with all consequential benefits by allowing the writ petition.

IA NO: 1 OF 2023

Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in service up to the age of 62 Years, by suspending the proceedings dated 08.12.2022 vide Notice in RC.No.A2/254/2016 in any manner whatsoever, pending disposal of W.P.No.1737 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 25.01.2023, $\uparrow$ 5.02.2023, 03.03.2023, 04.03.2024 18.03.2024, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of SRI METTA CHENDRA SEKHAR RAO Advocate for the Petitioner and of GP FOR SERVICES II for the Respondent Nos. 1 and 2, Sri K MADHAVA REDDY, Advocate for Respondent No.3.

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WRIT PETITION NO: 1956 OF 2023:

Between:

S. Markandeya, S/o Late Ramaswamy, Aged. 59 years, Attender, Sri Gangamma Devata Temple, Ananthapuram Village, LR Palli, Annamaya District

Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Gangamma Devata Temple, Ananthapuram, Annamaya District Rep. by its Executive Officer

Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ order or direction more particularly, one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondents herein in proposing to retire the petitioner from services w.e.f. 31.01.2023 on attaining the age of 60 Years, as bad, illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction, unconstitutional, contrary to G.O.Ms. No. 15 dated 31.01.2022 and violative of Articles 14, 16, 21 86 300-A of Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attain the age of 62 Years,

IA NO: 1 OF 2023

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the WRIT petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, Pending disposal of WP 1956 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the orders of the High Court dated 30.01.2023, 20.02.2023, 24.03.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D V SASIDHAR Advocate for the Petitioner, GP FOR SERVICES II for the Respondent nos. 1 & 2 and Sri A. Jaya Sankar Reddy, Advocate for the respondent No.3;

WRIT PETITION NO: 2167 OF 2023

Between:

Adapa Venkata Ramana, S/o. Gowri Sankara Rao, Aged about 59 years, Occ. Jr. Assistant R/o. Door No. 2-117, Mantada Town and Mandal, Krishna District.

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Department of Endowments, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur district.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. The Choragudi Group Temples, Rep. by its Manager, Pamidimukkala Mandal, Krishna District.

...Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue Writ or Direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the 3^rd respondent in seeking to retire the petitioner from service w.e.f. 31.01.2023 on attaining the age of 60 Years, vide 01.01.2023 as illegal, arbitrary, and contrary to G.O.Ms.No. 15 Finance (HR-IV FR and LR) Department dated 31.01.2022 and also violation of Article 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently declare the petitioner is entitled to be continued in in service upto the age of 62 Years, with all consequential benefits by allowing the writ petition.

IA NO: 1 OF 2023

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Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in service upto to the age of 62 Years, by suspending the letter No. /2023, dated 01.01.2023 in any manner whatsoever, pending disposal of WP.No.2167 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the orders of the High Court dated 30.01.2023, 20.02.2023, 24.03.2023, 04.03.2024, 18.03.2024, 22.04.2024 $&$ 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri B S $N$ Naidu, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Services II for Respondent Nos. 1 & 2 and M/s P Radhika, Standing Counsel for Respondent No.3.

IA No. 1 OF 2023 in WRIT PETITION NO: 2595 OF 2023:

Between:

Rao China Venkata Rao, S/o. Late Dr R.Madhava Rao, Aged. 59 years, Sr. Assistant, Panuganti Lakshmi Venkayamma Choultry, Katravulapalli, Jaggampeta Mandal, Kakinada District

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• Gollapudi, Commissioner, Endowments Department, 2. The Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• Choultry, Katravulapalli, Venkayamma 3. Panuganti Lakshmi Jaggampeta Mandal Kakinada District Rep. by its Executive Officer ...Respondents

IA No. 1 OF 2023

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, pending disposal of WP No.2595 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 07.02.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of SRI D V SASIDHAR Advocate for the Petitioner and of GP FOR ENDOWMENTS for the Respondent Nos.1 and 2, SRI K SRINIVASU Standing Counsel for Respondent No.3;

WRIT PETITION NO: 2702 OF 2024

Between:

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Mrs.Kotapati Komali, w/o., Somaiaha, Proprietor, M/s., Hara Gayatri Granites, 66/5, 66/A, Konidena Road, Konidena, Bapatla (erstwhile Prakasam) District 523 301, (Consumer No. ONG 2086)

Petitioner

AND

• 1. State of Andhra Pradesh, Energy Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District - 522503 Rep. by its Principal Secretary.
• 2. Central Power Distribution Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd. (APCPDCL), Corporate Office beside Polytechnic College, ITI Road, Vijayawada, Krishna District-520008, rep. by Its Chairman and Managing Director.

Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ, Order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus

a)Declaring that the amendment to section 3(1) of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939, as amended by section 3 of the of the Duty (Amendment) Act, 2020. is Pradesh Electricity Andhra unconstitutional by reason of excessive delegation and/or abdication by the Andhra Pradesh State Legislature of its essential legislative function and to strike down the same, and

b) Declaring that the impugned notification in G.O.Ms.No.7, Energy (Power-III) Department dated 08.04.2022 levying electricity duty at Rs. 1/per unit on the energy sales to industrial and commercial consumers alone including the Petitioners is vitiated by colourable exercise of power, gross overreach and interference with the statutory policy notifications of the Central Government and the exclusive statutory power and function of the State Electricity Regulatory Commission under a law enacted by Parliament, illegality, arbitrariness, irrationality, unreasonableness, hostile discrimination and in violation of Articles 14 of the Constitution, and to set aside the said notification, and

c) Declaring that the impugned notification in G.O. Ms. No. 22 Energy (Power.III) Department. dated 23.10.2023 according permission to the licensees to recover the electricity duty from the consumers including the petitioner is vitiated by lack of power and jurisdiction with respect to the conditions imposed therein and thereby, and to set aside the said notification, and/or Declaring that the aforesaid notifications under G.O.Ms.No.7 dated 08.04.2022 and G.O.Ms.No.22 dated 23.10.2023 are illegal and void for want of any notification to bring the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty (Amendment) Act, 2020, into force as required by section $1(2)$ of the said Act, And

e)consequently direct the Respondents to refund/adjust the amount collected from the Petitioner towards Electricity Duty over and above Rs.0.06/- paise per Kwh(unit).

IA NO: 1 OF 2024

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Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to stay the operation of the impugned notification in G.O.Ms.No.7, Energy (Power-III) Department dated 08.04.2022 and/or the impugned notification in G.O. Ms. No. 22 Energy (Power.III) Department dated 23.10.2023 and to restrain the $2^{nd}$ Respondent from recovering any amount towards electricity duty over and above Rs.0.06/- paise per Kwh(unit) in terms of the said impugned notifications and/or taking any coercive steps against the Petitioner, Pending disposal of WP 2702 of 2024, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 05.02.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri SricharanTelaprolu, Advocate for the Petitioners and of GP FOR ENERGY for the Respondent No.1 and of Sri V.R.Reddy Kovvuri, Standing Counsel for respondent No.2

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 2980 OF 2023:

Between:

C.Madhusudhan Reddy, S/o. C.Venkataram Reddy, Aged 60 Years, Mallikarjuna Sri Bramaramba Superintendent, Working as swamyvari Devasthanams, Srisailam, Kurnool District.

...Petitioner

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AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, A. P Secretariat, Velagapudi, A.P.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, AP, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, NTR.District, Andhra Pradesh.
• 3. Sri Brahmaramba Malikarjuna Swamyvari Devasthanam, Rep by its Executive Officer, Srisailam, Nandyal District, Andhra Pradesh.

...Respondents

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to suspend the impugned proceedings vide RC.No.A3/614/2019 dated 24.01.2023 issued by the 3^rd respondent in so far as the petitioner is concerned, to enable him to continue in service till he attains the age of 62 years, pending disposal of WP No. 2980 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 08.02.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri N.Bharat Babu, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Services-II for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri G.Ramana Rao, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3;

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 3039 OF 2023:

Between:

Arji Rama Mohan Rao, S/o. Pentaiah, Aged 59 Years, Working as Jr. Assistant, R/o.Dr.No.1-24, Near Lakulu, Peravali Village and Mandal, East Godavari District.

...Petitioner

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AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District, A.P.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada.
• 3. The Dy.Commissioner, Endowments Department, Kakinada.
• 4. The District Endowment Officer, East Godavari District, Rajamahendravaram.
• 5. Kapavaram Group Temples, Kapavaram Village, Peravali Mandal, East Godavari District, Rep. by The District Endowment Officer, Rajamahendravaram.

Respondents

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in service up to the age of 62 years, Pending disposal of WP No. 3039 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 08.02.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri V.S.K.Rama Rao, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Services-II for the Respondent Nos.1 to 4 and Sri K.Srinivasu, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.5;

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 3059 OF 2023:

Between:

Kattunga Venkateswara Rao, S/o. Suranna, Aged 59 Years, Working as Attender, R/o.Dr.No.1-27, Near Lakulu, Peravali Village and Mandal, East Godavari District.

PETITIONER

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District, A.P.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada.
• 3. The Dy.Commissioner, Endowments Department, Kakinada.
• 4. The District Endowment Officer, East Godavari District, Raiamahendravaram.
• 5. Kapavaram Group Temples, Kapavaram Village, Peravali Mandal, East Godavari District, Rep. by The District Endowment Officer, Rajamahendravaram.

RESPONDENTS

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in service up to the age of 62 years, such Pending disposal of WP No. 3059 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 08.02.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon

hearing the arguments of Sri V.S.K.Rama Rao, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Services-II for the Respondent Nos.1 to 4 and Sri K.Srinivasu, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.5;

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 3120 OF 2023:

Between:

Daggu Apparao, S/o. Daggu Bangarayya, Aged about 60 years, Occ. Attender R/o. D.No. 17-60, Velamala van Veedhi, Achanta Village and Mandal, West Godavari District.

Petitioner/s

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep.by its Principal Secretary, Endowment Department, Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Finance Department, Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. The Commissioner of Endowments, Gollapudi, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh.
• 4. Sri Rameswara Swamy vari Devastanam, Achanta Village and Mandal, West Godavari District.

Respondent/s

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in service up to the age of 62 years, Pending disposal of WP No. 3120 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 08.02.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Medapati Santosh Reddy, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Services-II for the Respondent Nos.1 & 3 and GP for Service-I for the Respondent No.2;

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 3588 OF 2023:

Between:

Puli Ramarao, S/o. Late P.Venkateswarlu, Aged- 60 years, Retd. AEO, Sri Kanakamahalakshmi Ammavari Devasthanam, Burjupeta, Visakhapatnam, Visakhapatnam District

...Petitioner

(Petitioner in WP 3588 OF 2023

on the file of High Court)

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Kanakamahalakshmi Ammavari Devasthanam, Burjupeta, Visakhapatnam Rep. by its Executive Officer

...Respondent

(Respondents in-do-)

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to reinstate and continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, Pending disposal of WP No. 3588 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 14.02.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D.V.Sasidhar, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Services-II for the Respondents;

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 3690 OF 2023:

Between:

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A Suryanarayana, S/o. Surya Rao, Aged 60 years, Attender, Veerakanta Satyanarayanaswami Vari Devasthanam, Annavaram, East Godavari District

...Petitioner

(Petitioner in WP 3690 OF 2023) on the file of High Court)

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamyvari Devasthanam, Annavaram, East Godavari District Rep. by its Executive Officer

$...$ Respondent( $\dot{s}$ )

(Respondents in-do-)

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to reinstate and continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, Pending disposal of WP No. 3690 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 15.02.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D.V.Sasidhar, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Endowments for the Respondent No.1 and Sri K.Srinivasu, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3;

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 3711 OF 2023:

Between:

Pathalla Swamiji, S/o. Late Appalanarasimha Murthy, Aged. 60 years, Retd. Superintendent, Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamyvari Devasthanam, Annavaram, East Godavari District

...Petitioner (Petitioner in WP 3711 OF 2023 on the file of High Court)

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.

3. Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamyvari Devasthanam, Annavaram, East Godavari District Rep. by its Executive Officer ...Respondent

(Respondents in-do-)

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to reinstate and continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, pending disposal of WP No. 3711 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 15.02.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D.V.Sasidhar, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri K.Srinivasu, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3;

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 3722 OF 2023:

Between:

S Maheswara Rao, S/o. Appa Rao, Aged. 60 years, Superintendent, Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam, Simhachalam, Visakhapatnam District

...Petitioner (Petitioner in WP 3722 OF 2023) on the file of High Court)

AND

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.

• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam. Simhachalam, Visakhapatnam District, Rep. by its Executive Officer.

...Respondent

(Respondents in-do-)

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to reinstate and continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries and pass Pending disposal of WP No. 3722 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 15.02.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D.V.Sasidhar, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri B.Jagadish Kumar, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3;

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 3729 OF 2023:

Between:

K Krishna, S/o. Surya Rao, Aged 60 years, Record Assistant, Sri Veera Venkata Satyanaranaswami Vari Devasthanam, Annavaram, East Godavari District.

...Petitioner (Petitioner in WP 3729 OF 2023 on the file of High Court)

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AND

• 1. The State of AP, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamyvari Devasthanam, Annavaram, East Godavari District, Rep. by its Executive Officer.

...Respondent

(Respondents in-do-)

Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to reinstate and continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, Pending disposal of WP No. 3729 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 15.02.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D.V.Sasidhar, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri K.Srinivasu, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3;

WRIT PETITION NO: 3847 OF 2023

Between:

À

Eluru Seshagiri Rao, S/o. Pullayya, Aged about 61 years, Occ. Senior Assistant (Rtd). Sri Venkateswara Swamy Van Devasrhanam, Tirumalagiri, Jaggayyapeta Mandal, R/o D.No.2-98, Kanagala Van Bazar, Makka peta, Krishna District-521190.

Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Endowments Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowment Department, Gollapudi, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Devasthanam, Tirumalagiri, Jaggayyapeta Mandal, Krishna District, Rep by its Assistant Commissioner and Executive Officer.

Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ order or direction declaring the action of the respondent No.3 in relieving the petitioner on 31.08.2022 on superannuation at the age of 60 years instead of 62 years is contrary to the provisions of GO.Ms.15 dated 31.01.2022 as illegal, arbitrary and ultravires the constitution of India, and also violation of Articles 14,16 and 21 of the constitution of India and consequently direct the Respondent No.3 to re induct the petitioner and continue his in service up to 62 years of age along with all consequential benefits by allowing the writ petition.

IA NO: 1 OF 2023

Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to issue direction to the respondents to reinduct the petitioner in service and continue him till he attains the age of 62 years in accordance with the provisions of GO.Ms.15 dated 31.01.2022

pending disposal of the Writ Petition No. 3847 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of SRI.D.V.SASIDHAR Advocate for the Petitioner, and GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri K.Srinivasu, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3.

WRIT PETITION NO: 4075 OF 2023:

Between:

Vadapalli Ramu, S/o. Late Suryanarayana, Aged 60 years, Attender, Sri Janardhan swamy and Kanyakaparameswari Ammavari temple, Eluru, Eluru District On deputation at Sri Maddi Anjaneya swamy temple, Guravayagudem village, Jangareddygudem Mandal, Eluru District

Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Janardhan Swamy and Kanyakaparameswari Ammavari temple, Eluru, Eluru District Rep. by its Executive Officer
• 4. Sri Maddi Anjaneya Swamy temple, Guravayagudem village, Jangareddygudem Mandal, Eluru District Rep. by its Executive Officer

Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ order or direction more particularly, one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 3rd respondent in proposing to retire the petitioner on 28.02.2023 vide proceedings in Notice No. 102/2022 dated 01.02.2023 as bad, illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction, unconstitutional, contrary to G.O.Ms.No.15 dated 31.01.2022 and violative of Articles 14, 16, 21 and 300-A of Constitution of India and consequently set aside the same and direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attain the age of 62 Years, and to grant all consequential monetary and service benefits

IA NO: 1 OF 2023

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to reinstate and continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, pending disposal of WP No.4075 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 21.02.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D V SASIDHAR Advocate for the Petitioner, and of GP FOR ENDOWMENTS for Respondent Nos.1 and 2, SMT P RADHIKA Standing Counsel for Respondent No.3 and 4;

WRIT PETITION NO: 4095 OF 2023

Between:

Ch Yanadaiah, S/o. Late Venkaiah, Aged. 59 years, Junior Assistant, Sri Arani Kandappa Maistry Choultry, Santhapeta, Nellore Nellore District.

Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• Department, Gollapudi, Commissioner, Endowments 2. The Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Arani Kandappa Maistry Choultry, Santhapeta, Nellore Rep. by its Executive Officer.

Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ order or direction more particularly, one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 3rd respondent in proposing to retire the petitioner on 31.05.2023 on attaining the age of 60 Years, vide. Letter No. 28/2023 dated 14.02.2023 as bad, illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction, unconstitutional, contrary to G.O.Ms. No. 15 dated 31.01.2022 and violative of Articles 14, 16, 21 and 300-A of Constitution of India and consequently set aside the same and direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to grant all consequential monetary and service benefits;

IA NO: 1 OF 2023:

Petition under Section 151 of CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to reinstate and continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, pending disposal of WP No. 4095 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 21.02.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D V SASIDHAR Advocate for the Petitioner and of GP FOR ENDOWMENTS (SERVICES-II) for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and of SRI M. SRINIVASA RAO, Advocate for the Respondent No.3;

WRIT PETITION NO: 4097 OF 2023:

Between:

N V S Raju, S/o Suryanaraya Raju, Aged- 60 Years, Occ: Executive Engineer (Retd.) Sri Venkateswara Vari Swamy Devasthanam, Dwaraka Tirumala, Eluru District.

Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Venkateswara Vari Swamy Devasthanam, 'Dwaraka Tirumala, Eluru District Rep. by its Executive Officer

Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ order or direction more particularly, one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 3rd respondent in retiring the petitioner on 31.12.2022 vide Notice in Rc. No. B1/1205/2022 dated 01.10.2022 and consequential notice dated 31.12.2022 as bad, illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction, unconstitutional, contrary to G.O.Ms. No. 15 dated 31.01.2022 and violative of Articles 14, 16, 21 and 300-A of Constitution of India and consequently set aside the notices dated 01.10.2022 and 31.12.2022 and direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to grant all consequential monetary and service benefits.

IA NO: 1 OF 2023:

Petition under Section 151 of CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to reinstate and continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, pending disposal of WP No. 4097 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition corning on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 21.02.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D V SASIDHAR Advocate for the Petitioner and of GP FOR ENDOWMENTS (SERVICES-II) for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and of SMT P. RADHIKA, STANDING COUNSEL for the Respondent No.3;

WRIT PETITION NO: 4134 OF 2023:

Between:

V Chandraiah Alias Maddiboyina Subbaiah, S/o. V. Pitchaiah, Aged 60 years, R/o. 291, Ponnalamma Gudi Street, Panagal, Srikalahasthi, Tirupati District

Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Department, A.P Secretariat at Velagapudi, Endowments Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• Gollapudi, Department, 2. The Endowments Commissioner, Vijayawada, NTR District.
• 3. Sri Kalahastiswara Swami Vari Devasthanam, Rep. by its Executive Officer, Srikalahasthi, Tirupati District.

Respondents

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 may be pleased to issue a writ order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the Respondents No.2 and 3 in not extending the benefit of enhancement of age of superannuation from 60 Years, to 62 Years, to the Petitioner as illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional and contrary to the G.O.Ms.No.15 Finance (HR.IV-FR&LR) Department, dt.31.1.2022 and also violative of Articles 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the Respondents No.2 and 3 to extend the benefit of enhancement of age of superannuation from 60 Years, to 62 Years, with all consequential benefits;

IA NO: 1 OF 2023 :

Petition under Section 151 of CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased may be pleased to direct the Respondents to extend the benefit of enhancement of age of superannuation from 60 Years, to 62 Years, in terms of G.O.Ms.No.15 Finance (HR.IV-FR&LR) Department, dt.31.1.2022, pending disposal of WP No. 4134 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 21.02.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri G RAMESH BABU Advocate for the Petitioner and of GP FOR SERVICES-II for the Respondents 1 & 2 and of SRI KANDHA SRINIVAS, Advocate for the Respondent No.3;

WRIT PETITION NO: 4512 OF 2023

K Gopichand, S/o. Late Prakash Rao, Aged 60 years, R/o.F.No. T-4, Subikshapuram, M.S.N charities apartment, Rajahmundry.

Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Represented by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowment) Department, A.P Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowment departments, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna district.

3. Sri M.S.N. Charities, Kakinada, Kakinada District, Rep. by its Executive Officer.

Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue a Writ Order or Orders or Direction more particularly one in the Nature of WRIT OF MANDAMUS declaring the action of the 3rd respondent in retiring the petitioner from his services on 31.10.2022 through proceedings vide Rc.No. A2/342/2022 dated 31.10.2022, by not following the G.O.Ms.No 15 dated 31.01.2022, is highly illegal, arbitrary and violations of principles of Natural Justice and consequently set aside the proceedings in Rc.No. A2/342/2022 dated 31.10.2022 by directing the Respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains 62 years by considering the proceedings issued by the Deputy Commissioner, Endowment department dated 30-10-2022 and to grant all consequential monitory and service benefits.

IA NO: 1 OF 2023

Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the Respondents to reinstate the petitioner in his services by setting aside the proceedings in Rc.No. A2/342/2022 dated 31.10.2022 passed by the 3^rd Respondent, pending disposal of the Writ Petition No.4512 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of SRI.ELURU SESHA MAHESH BABU Advocate for the Petitioner and GP FOR SERVICES-II for the Respondents 1 & 2.

WRIT PETITION NO: 4564 OF 2023

WRIT PETITION NO: 4564 OF 2023

Between:

1. Balasadi Kamaraju, S/o. Late Balasadi Subbarao, Aged. 60 years, Attender (Retired), M.S.N Charities, Kakinada, Kakinada District

Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State Of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri M.S.N Charities, Kakinada, Kakinada District Represented by Assistant Commissioner, Cum Executive Officer

Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ order or direction more particularly, one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 3rd respondent in retiring the petitioner on 30.09.2022 as bad, illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction, unconstitutional, contrary to G.O.Ms. No. 15 dated 31.01.2022 and violative of Articles 14, 16, 21 and 300-A of Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in service till he attains the age of 62 years and to grant all consequential monetary and service benefits and pass

IA NO: 1 OF 2023

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased pleased to direct the respondents to reinstate and continue the petitioner in service till he attains the age of 62 years and to pay the salaries and pass, Pending disposal of WP 4564 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 21.02.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D.V.Sasidhar, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri K.Srinivasu, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3.

WRIT PETITION NO: 4566 OF 2023

Between:

• 1. Miryala Adisesha Veerabrahmam, S/o Chinna Subbarao, Aged. 60 Years, Occ. Junior Assistant, Sri Talupulamma van Devasthanam. Lova, Tuni Mandal, East Godavari District
• 2. Rela Satyanarayana, S/o Late Thathayya, Aged. 60 Years, Occ. Senior Assistant, Sri Talupulamma van Devasthanam, Lova, Tuni Mandal, East Godavari District

Petitioners

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Talupulammå vari Devasthanam, Lova, Tuni Mandal, East Godavari District, Rep. by its Executive Officer.

Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ order or direction more particularly, one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 3rd respondent in retiring the 1st petitioner on 31.05.2022 and 2nd petitioner on 31.08.2022 on attaining the age of 60 years as bad, illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction, unconstitutional, contrary to G.O.Ms. No. 15 dated 31.01.2022 and violative of Articles 14, 16, 21 and 300-A of Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to continue the petitioners in service till they attain the age of 62 years and to grant all consequential monetary and service benefits.

IA NO: 1 OF 2023

Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to reinstate and continue the petitioners in service till they attain the age of 62 years and to pay the salaries and pass, Pending disposal of WP 4566 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D.V.Sasidhar, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri K.Srinivasu, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3.

WRIT PETITION NO: 4567 OF 2023:

Between:

• 1. Ch Ramakrishna Prasad, S/o. Subrahmanyam, Aged 60 years, Asst. E.O., Sri Tirupathamma Ammavari Devasthanam, Penuganchiprolu, NTR District
• 2. K.Vayunandan Rao, S/o. Venkateswara Rao, Aged 60 years, Senior Ammavari Devasthanam, Tirupathamma Sri Assistant, Penuganchiprolu, NTR District
• 3. N.Venkateswara Rao, S/o. Seetharamaiah, Aged 60 years, Devasthanam, Ammavari Attender, Sri Tirupathamma Penuganchiprolu, NTR District

Petitioners

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Tirupathamma Ammavari Devasthanam, Penuganchiprolu, NTR District Rep. by its Executive Officer

Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ order or direction more particularly, one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 3rd respondent in retiring the petitioners on 30.06.2022 on attaining age of 60 Years, as bad, illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction, unconstitutional, contrary to G.O.Ms. No. 15 dated 31.01.2022 and violative of Articles 14, 16, 21 and 300-A of Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to continue the petitioners, till they attain the age of 62 Years, and to grant all consequential monetary and service benefits in the interest Justice.

IA NO: 1 OF 2023

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue direct the respondents to reinstate and continue the petitioners till they attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, interest of the justice, pending disposal of WP 4567 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 27.03.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of SRI.D.V.SASIDHAR Advocate for the Petitioners and of learned GP for Endowments for the Respondents, the Court made the following.

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IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 4570 OF 2023:

Between:

V Veerabhadra Rao, S/o. Late Veerraju, Aged. 60 years, Junior Lecturer, Sri Satyadeva Junior College Annavaram, Kakinada District

...Petitioner

(Petitioner in WP 4570 OF 2023

on the file of High Court)

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Satyadeva Junior College, Annavaram, Kakinada District Rep. by its Correspondent / E.O. Under the management of Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamyvari Devasthanam, Annavaram

...Respondents

(Respondents in-do-)

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in service till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, pending disposal of WP No.4570 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 23.02.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of SRI D V SASIDHAR Advocate for the Petitioner and of GP FOR ENDOWMENTS for Respondent Nos.1 and 2;

WRIT PETITION NO: 4832 OF 2023:

Between:

Monavarty Rama Rao, S/o. Monavarty Raghavulu (Late), Aged. 60 years, Junior Assistant, Sri BhuSametha Vijaya Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Appayynagar, NH-5, Marripalem, Visakhapatnam District

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Regional Joint Commissioner, Endowments Department, Multi Zone-I. Rajahmahendravaram.
• 4. Sri BhuSametha Vijaya Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Appayynagar, NH-5, Marripalem, Visakhapatnam District, Represented by its Executive Officer.

...Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ order or direction more particularly, one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 4^th respondent in proposing to retire the petitioner on 28.02.2023 as bad, illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction, unconstitutional, contrary to G.O.Ms. No. 15 dated 31.01.2022 and violative of Articles 14, 16, 21 & 300-A of Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to grant all consequential monetary and service benefits.

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IA NO: 1 OF 2023:

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to reinstate and continue the petitioners in service till they attain the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, pending disposal of WP 4832 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 27.02.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D V Sasidhar, Advocate for the Petitioner and of GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos.1 to 3, Sri B. Jagadish Kumar, Standing Counsel for Respondent No.4;

WRIT PETITION NO: 4838 OF 2023:

Between:

Penke Satyanarayana, S/o. Late Nagaraju, Aged 60 years, Occ:Cook, Sri Bala Balaji Devasthanam, Appanapalli, R/o.D.No.2-224, Appanapalli, Mamidikuduru Mandal, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Konaseema District.

...Petitioner

AND

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Represented by its Principal Secretary, Endowments Department, Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi, Thullur Mandal, Amaravathi, Guntur District.

• 2. The Commissioner of Endowments, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 521225.
• 3. Sri Bala Balaji Devasthanam, Appanapalli, Mamidikuduru Mandal, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema District, Rep. by its Executive Officer cum The Assistant Commissioner.

...Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ order or direction more particularly, one in the nature of Writ of MANDAMUS, declaring the action of the 3rd respondent in issuing proceedings vide Rc.No. B1/628/2012, dated 01-12-2022 and Rc.No. B1/628/2012, dated 01-02-2023, directing me the Petitioner to retire from service on 28-02-2023 on attaining the age of superannuation of 60 Years, as bad, illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction, unconstitutional, contrary to G.O.Ms.No.15, Finance (HR.IV-FR & LR) Department, dated 31-01-2022 and violative of Articles 14, 16, 21 86 300-A of Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to continue the petitioners till they attain the age of 62 Years, and to grant all consequential monetary and service benefits.

IA NO: 1 OF 2023:

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, by suspending the Proceedings vide Rc.No. B1/628/2012, dated 01-12-2022 and Rc.No. B1/628/2012, dated 01-02-2023 issued by the 3^rd Respondent temple, pending disposal of WP 4838 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 27.02.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Rambabu Koppineedi, Advocate for the Petitioner and of GP for Endowments for Respondent Nos.1 & 2, Sri Kandha Srinivas, Standing Counsel for Respondent No.3, the Court made the following

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 4930 OF 2023:

Between:

• 1. K.Nanchari Bayi, W/o Kethavathu Venkata Ramayya, Aged 60 Years, Occ:Servant Maid (Retired), Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy Van Devasthanam, Annavaram, East Godavari District
• 2. Juvvala Satyanaraya Murthy, S/o Ramaswami, Aged 60 Years, Occ:Junior Assistant (Retired), Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy Van Devasthanam, Annavaram, East Godavari District
• 3. Eluri Apparao, S/o Appalaswami, Aged 60 Years, Occ:LGS (Retired), Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy Van Devasthanam, Annavaram, East Godavari District

...Petitioners

(Petitioner in WP 4930 OF 2023

on the file of High Court)

AND

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.

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3. Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy Van Devasthanam, Annavararn, East Godavari District Rep. by its Executive Officer.

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...Respondents

(Respondents in-do-)

Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to reinstate and continue the petitioners till they attain the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, pending disposal of WP No.4930 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 28.02.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D.V.Sasidhar, Advocate for the Petitioners and GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri K.Srinivasu, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3;

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 5137 OF 2023:

Between:

M.P.Subhakar Rao, S/o Late Basil, Aged. 60 years, Record Assistant, Sri Satyanarayanaswami Temple, Aryapuram, Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari District.

...Petitioner

(Petitioner in WP 5137 OF 2023)

on the file of High Court)

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Satyanarayanaswami Temple, Aryapuram, Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari District Represented by its Executive Officer

...Respondents

(Respondents in-do-)

Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to reinstate and continue the petitioner in service till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, pending disposal of WP No.5137 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 02.03.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D.V.Sasidhar, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri K.Srinivasu, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3;

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 5219 OF 2023:

Between:

Mynampati Bhadraiah, S/o. M. Veeraiah, Aged 59 years, R/o. D, No. 15/1065, Project Street, Srikalahasthi, Tirupati District.

Petitioner

(Petitioner in WP 5219 OF 2023)

on the file of High Court)

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Endowments Department, A.P Secretariat at Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, NTR District
• 3. Sri Kaiahastiswara Swami Vari Devasthanam, Rep. by its Executive Officer, Srikalahasthi, Tirupati District

...Respondents

(Respondents in-do-)

Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the Respondents to continue the Petitioner in service upto the age of 62 Years, by suspending the Proceedings in Rc.No.A3/7085/2022, dt.18.1.2023 of the 3^rd Respondent, pending disposal of WP No.5219 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 02.03.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri G.Ramesh Babu, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri T.V.S.Kumar, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3;

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 5358 OF 2023:

Between:

S Jhansi Rani, W/o. Late Surabhi Raghunath, Aged 60 years, R/o. D.No.3-2248, Kondamitta, Srikalahasthi, Chittoor District, now in Tirupati District ...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Endowments Department, A.P Secretariat at Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, NTR District
• 3. Sri Kalahastiswara Swami Varl Devasthanam, Rep. by its Executive Officer, Srikalahasthi, 'Tirupati District

...Respondents

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the Respondents to reinstate and continue the Petitioner in service till she attains the age of 62 Years, in terms of G.O.Ms.No.15 Finance (HR.IV-FR & LR) Department, dt.31.1.2022 with salary etc., Pending disposal of WP No. 5358 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 03.03.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri G.Ramesh Babu, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri T.V.S.Kumar, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3;

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 6363 OF 2023

Between:

• 1. B Raghavendrudu, S/o B.P.Yellappa, Aged. 60 Years, Occ. Lab Technician (Retired), Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swami Varla Devasthanam, Srisailam, Nandyal District
• 2. D. Yalamanda Reddy, S/o D.Subba Reddy, Aged. 60 Years, Occ. Attender (Retired), Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swami Varla Devasthanam, Srisailam, Nandyal District
• 3. S.A Rasool, S/o S.A Murthuja, Aged. 60 Years, Occ. Junior Assistant (Retired), Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swami Varla Devasthanam, Srisailam, Nandyal District

...Petitioners

(Petitioner in WP 6363 OF 2023) on the file of High Court)

AND

• 1. The State of AP, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swami Varla Devasthanam, Srisailam, Nandyal District Rep. by its Executive Officer.

...Respondents

(Respondents in-do-)

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to reinstate and continue the petitioners till they attain the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, Pending disposal of WP No. 6363 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 16.03.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D.V.Sasidhar, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri G.Ramana Rao, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3;

WRIT PETITION NO: 6611 OF 2023:

Between:

C.Venkataramana, S/o. C.Narasimhulu, Aged about 59 years, Occ. Attender, Group Temples-II, Allagadda, Nandyal. District (Erstwhile Kurnool District).

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, rep., by its Principal Secretary, Endowments (Revenue) Department, Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner of Endowments, Opp.S Grand Restaurant, One Center, Gollapudi, Vijayawada.
• 3. The Assistant Commissioner, Endowment Department, Kurnool.
• 4. The Executive Officer, Group Temples-II, Allagadda, Nandyal District (Erstwhile Kurnool District).

...Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue to pass an appropriate Writ more

particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the proceedings, dated 01.01.2023 issued by the respondent No.4 retiring the petitioner from the post of Attender on attaining the age of superannuation of sixty (60) years, eventhough the same has been extended by the State of Andhra Pradesh to Sixty two (62) through G.O.Ms.No.15 Finance (HR.IV-FR&LR) Department, dated 31.01.2022 and the Andhra Pradesh Charitable And Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments subordinate service (Non-Gazetted) rules 2002 as arbitrary, illegal, contrary to the Andhra Pradesh Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act, 1987 and well established legal principles apart from being violative of the fundamental rights guaranteed to the petitioner under Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to allow the petitioner to work till attaining the age of superannuation of sixty two (62) Years, of age in terms of G.O.Ms.No.15, Finance (HR.IV-PR&LR) Department, dated 31.01.2022 and by setting aside the proceedings, dated 01.01.2023 issued by the respondent No.4.

IA NO: 1 OF 2023

Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner as the Attender of the respondent No.4 by suspending the proceedings, dated 01.01.2023 issued by the respondent No.4, pending disposal of the Writ Petition No. 6611 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order ' dated 20.03.2024, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon

hearing the arguments of SRI.P.MASTAN VALI Advocate for the Petitioner and of learned GP for Endowments for the Respondents;

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 7354 OF 2023

Between:

Yadala Appa Rao, S/o. Late Chakrayya, Aged. 60 years, Occ.: Retired Lecturer in English, Sri Satyadeva Degree College, Annavaram, Kakinada District

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamivari Temple, Annavaram, Kakinada District Represented by its Executive Officer
• 4. Sri Satyadeva Degree College, Under the management of Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamivari Temple, Annavaram, Kakinada District Represented by its Executive Officer and Correspondent ...Respondents

Petition under Section 151 of CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the Writ Petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to reinstate and continue the petitioner in service till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, Pending disposal of WP No. 7354 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 24.03.2024, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri. D.V.Sasidhar Advocate for the Petitioner and of learned GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri K.Srinivasu, Standing Counsel for the Respondent Nos.3 & 4;

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 8321 OF 2023:

Between:

Adavi Nagaraju, S/o. Late Subbarayudu, Aged. 59 years, Occ:. Superintendent, Presently working in Sri Bramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamyvarla Devasthanam, Srisailam, Nandyala District.

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Bramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamyvarla Devasthanam, Srisailam, Nandyala District. Rep. by its Executive Officer

...Respondents

Petition under Section 151 of CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries by suspending the impugned proceedings of 3^rd respondent in Rc.No.A3/614/2019 dated

14-03-2023, Pending disposal of WP No. 8321 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 04.03.2024, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri. D.V. Sasidhar Advocate for the Petitioner and of learned GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri G.Ramana Rao, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3;

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 8325 OF 2023:

Between:

A Jiyanna, S/o. Parameswararao, Aged. 59 years, Occ.: Driver in, Sri Venkateswara Swamyvari Devasthanam, Dwaraka Tirumala, West Godavari District

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Venkateswara Swamyvari Devasthanam, Dwaraka Tirumala, Eluru District Rep. by its Executive Officer

...Respondents

Petition under Section 151 of CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries by suspending 55

the impugned proceedings of the 3^rd respondent in Rc. No. B1/151/2023 dated 05.03.2023, Pending disposal of WP No. 8325 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 04.04.2024, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri. D.V.Sasidhar Advocate for the Petitioner and of learned GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Smt Radhika, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3;

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 8328 OF 2023:

Between:

A Satya Srinivas Rao, S/ o. Subba Rao, Aged. 59 years, Manager, Sri Kesavaram Group Temples, Kesavaram Village, Mandapeta Mandal, BR Ambedkar Konaseema District.

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. The District Endowments Officer, Endowments Department, BR Ambedkar Konaseema District

...Respondents

Petition under 'Section 151 of CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner 56

till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, Pending disposal of WP No. 8328 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 04.04.2024, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri. D.V.Sasidhar Advocate for the Petitioner and of learned GP for Endowments for the Respondents;

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 8329 OF 2023:

Between:

R S R Lakshmana Swamy, S/o. Keseva Rao, Aged. 59 years, Occ:. Asst. Executive Officer in, Sri Venkateswara Swamyvari Devasthanam, Dwaraka Tirumala, West Godavari District.

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Venkateswara Swamyvari Devasthanam, Dwaraka Tirumala, Eluru District Rep. by its Executive Officer

...Respondents

Petition under Section 151 of CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries by suspending the impugned proceedings of the 3^rd respondent in Rc. No. B1/150/2023-1

dated 05.03.2023, Pending disposal of WP No. 8329 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 04.04.2024, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri. D.V.Sasidhar Advocate for the Petitioner and of learned GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Smt Radhika, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3;

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 8330 OF 2023:

Between:

L

S Nagaraju, S/ o. Late Beekaiah, Aged. 59 years, Sweeper, Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy Vari Devasthanam, Kanipakam, Chittoor District.

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi. Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy Vari Devasthanam, Kanipakam, Chittoor District. Rep. by its Executive Officer

...Respondents

Petition under Section 151 of CPC is filed praying that in the

circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, Pending disposal of WP No. 8330 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 04.04.2024, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri. D.V.Sasidhar Advocate for the Petitioner and of learned GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri T.V.S.Kumar, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3;

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 8333 OF 2023:

Between:

B Nagabhushanam, S/ o. Someswararao, Aged. 59 years, Occ.. Attender in, Sri Venkateswara Swamyvari Devasthanam, Dwaraka Tirumala, West Godavari District.

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Venkateswara Swamyvari Devasthanam, Dwaraka Tirumala, Eluru District Rep. by its Executive Officer

...Respondents

Petition under Section 151 of CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries by suspending the impugned proceedings of the 3^rd respondent in Rc. No. B1/75/2023 dated 01.02.2023, Pending disposal of WP No. 8333 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 04.04.2024, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri. D.V.Sasidhar Advocate for the Petitioner and of learned GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Smt Radhika, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3;

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 8339 OF 2023:

Between:

D CH Papaiah, S/o. Late Papaiah, Aged. 59 years, Occ:. Pump operator, In Sri Bramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamyvarla Devasthanam, Srisailam, Nandyala District.

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi,. Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Bramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamyvarla Devasthanam, Srisailam, Nandyala District. Rep. by its Executive Officer

...Respondents

Petition under Section 151 of CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries by suspending the impugned proceedings of 3^rd respondent in Rc.No.A3/614/2019 dated 24. 01.2023, pending disposal of WP No.8339 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 04.04.2024, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri. D.V. Sasidhar Advocate for the Petitioner and of learned GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Smt.M.Anitha, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3;

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 8340 OF 2023:

Between:

Gedela Demudu, S/o. Sanyasaiah, Aged. 59 years, Occ:. Junior Assistant in, Sri Sanyaseswara Swamy Temple, Dharmavaram (V), S.Kota (M), Vizianagaram District

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Sanyaseswara Swamy Temple, Dharmavaram (V), S.Kota (M), Vizianagaram District. Rep. by its Executive Officer

...Respondents

Petition under Section 151 of CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries by suspending impugned proceedings of the 3rd respondent in Rc.No.Nil/2023 dated 29.03.2023, pending disposal of WP No.8340 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 04.04.2024, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri. D.V.Sasidhar Advocate for the Petitioner and of learned GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri T.V.S.Kumar, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3;

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 9094 OF 2023:

Between:

GVV Nageswara Rao, S/o. Papa Rao, Aged about 60 Years, Occ: Deputy Executive Engineer, R/o. D.No.11-143/15, near Maruthi Kalayana Mandapam, back side Sri Lakshmi Narsimha Nilayam, Simhachalam, Visakhapatnam (rural), Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. 530028.

Petitioner (Petitioner in WP 9094 OF 2023) on the file of High Court)

AND

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Endowments Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Guntur District.

• 2. The Commissioner, Endowment Department, Gollapudi, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam, Simhachalam, Visakhapatnam, Rep by its Executive Officer.

...Respondents

(Respondents in-do-)

Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in service up to the age of 62 Years, by suspending the proceedings dated 13.01.2023 vide RC.No.B1/5/2023 in any manner whatsoever, pending disposal of WP No.9094 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 13.04.2024, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri. Chinnala Praveen, Advocate for the Petitioner and of learned GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri B.Jagadeesh, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3;

WRIT PETITION NO: 9858 OF 2023:

Between:

Manda Premaiah, S/o. Avulaiah Aged. 61 years, Gardener (Retired), Sri Bramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamyvarla Devasthanam, Srisailam, Nandyal Dist

...Petitioner

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District,
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Bramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamyvarla Devasthanam, Srisailam, Nandyal District Represented by its Executive Officer

...Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ order or direction more particularly, one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the $3^rd$ respondent in retiring the petitioner on 30.06.2022 as bad, illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction, unconstitutional, contrary to G.O.Ms.No.15 dated 31.01.2022 and violative of Articles 14, 16, 21 and 300-A of Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to grant all consequential monetary and service benefits.

IA NO: 1 OF 2023

Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to reinstate and continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, pending disposal of WP.No.9858 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 12.04.2024, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D.V. Sasidhar, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Services II for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri G.Ramana, learned counsel for the Respondent No.3;

WRIT PETITION NO: 9872 OF 2023:

Between:

Puppala Yesu Naidu, S/o. Venkateswara Rao, Aged. 59 years, Occ. Junior Assistant, Sri Navuluru Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple, Navuluru Village, Veeravasaram Mandal, West Godavari District Presently working in Jagannadapuram & Gummuluru Group Temples, Gummuluru Village, Poduru Mandal, West Godavari District.

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. The Deputy Commissioner, Endowments Department, Kakinada, East Godavari District
• 4. Sri Navuluru Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple, Navuluru, Veeravasaram, West Godavari District Rep. by its Executive Officer ...Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ order or direction more particularly, one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 4^th respondent in proposing to retire the petitioner on 30.06.2023 as bad, illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction, discriminatory, unconstitutional, contrary to G.O.Ms.No.15 dated 31.01.2022 and violative of Articles 14, 16, 21 & 300-A of Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attain the age of 62 Years, and to grant all consequential monetary AND service benefits.

IA NO: 1 OF 2023

Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, pending disposal of WP.No.9872 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 20.04.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D.V.Sasidhar, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Services II for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Smt Pulipati Radhika, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3;

WRIT PETITION NO: 9879 OF 2023:

Between:

N.Satya Rao, S/o Sanyasi, Aged 59 years, Occ: Boyce Servant, Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam, Simhachalam, Visakhapatnam District.

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam, Simhachalam, Visakhapatnam District, Rep. by its Executive Officer

...Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ order or direction more particularly, one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the $3^{rd}$ respondent in proposing to retire the petitioner on 31.05.2023 as bad, illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction, unconstitutional, contrary to G.O.Ms.No.15 dated 31.01.2022 and violative of Articles 14, 16, 21 and 300-A of Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attain the age of 62 Years, and to grant all consequential monetary and service benefits.

IA NO: 1 OF 2023

Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, pending disposal of WP.No.9879 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 20.04.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D.V.Sasidhar, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Services II for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri B.Jagadesh Kumar, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3, the Court made the following;

WRIT PETITION NO: 9880 OF 2023

Between:

Y.Ramakoteswara Rao, S/o. Late Venkateswarlu, Aged. 59 years, Occ. Junior Assistant, Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam, Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.

3. Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam, Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada Rep. by its Executive Officer

...Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ order or direction more particularly, one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 3^rd respondent in proposing to retire the petitioner on 30.06.2023 as bad, illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction, discriminatory, unconstitutional, contrary to G.O.Ms.No.15 dated 31.01.2022 and violative of Articles 14, 16, 21 & 300-A of Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attain the age of 62 Years, and to grant all consequential monetary & service benefits.

IA NO: 1 OF 2023:

Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attairs the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, pending disposal of WP.No.9880 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 20.04.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D.V.Sasidhar, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Services II for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri K.Madhava Reddy, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3, the Court made the following;

WRIT PETITION NO: 9883 OF 2023:

Between:

Manda Yelamanda, S/o Manda Ramaiah, Age 59 years, Occ: Helper R/o 4-8-212 S C Colony, Kothapeta, Srisailam, Kurnool District.

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Brahamramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Varla Devasthanam, Represented by its Executive Officer, Srisailam, Kurnool District.

...Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ order or direction more particularly, one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the $3^rd$ respondent in proposing to retire the petitioner on 31.05.2023 as bad, illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction, unconstitutional, contrary to G.O.Ms.No.15 dated 31.01.2022 and violative of Articles 14, 16, 21 & 300-A of Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attain the age of 62 Years, and to grant all consequential monetary and service benefits.

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IA NO: 1 OF 2023

Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries and other consequential benefits, pending disposal of WP.No.9883 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 20.04.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D.V. Sasidhar, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Services II for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri G.Ramana, Advocate for the Respondent No.3, the Court made the following:

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 10611 OF 2023:

Between:

Gorinta Satyanarayana Raju, S/o Late Somaraju, Occ- Senior Assistant, Age- 59 years, Venturu Group of Temples, Rayavaram. Mandal, East Godavari District.

Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.

3. Venturu Group of Temples, Rayavaram Mandal, East Godavari District Rep. by its Executive Officer.

Respondents

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, Pending disposal of WP No. 10611 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 26.04.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D.V.Sasidhar, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Services I! for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri Kanda Srinivasu, Advocate for the Respondent No.3;

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 12545 OF 2023:

Between:

Kalari Srinivasa Perumallu, S/o. Late Chidambara Rao, Aged. 59 years, Occ. Senior Assistant Sri Avadhoota Thapovanam Trust and Sri ·Avadhoota Arogya Sadanam Trust Patamatalanka, Vijayawada - 12 NTR District

...Petitioner

(Petitioner in WP 12545 OF 2023) on the file of High Court)

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Avadhoota Thapovanam Trust and Sri Avadhoota Arogya Sadanam Trust, Patamatalanka, Vijayawada - 12 NTR District Rep. by its Executive Officer

...Respondents

(Respondents in-do-)

Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, pending disposal of WP No.12545 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 10.05.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D.V.Sasidhar, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Services II for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri K.Madhava Reddy, Advocate for the Respondent No.3;

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 12863 OF 2023: Between:

T.Ramakrishnaiah, S/o. Late Subba Rao, Age 59 years, Occ: Junior Assistant presently working in Sri Subramanyeswaraswamy Temple, Mopidevi Village & Mandal, Krishna District.

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijavawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Subramanyeswaraswamy Temple, Mopidevi Village & Mandal, Krishna District

4. Sri Suvarchalasameta Anjaneyaswamy Temple, Parasupet, Machilipatnam, Krishna District Rep. by its Executive Officer

...Respondents

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, pending disposal of WP No.12863 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 11.05.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D.V.Sasidhar, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Services II for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri K.Madhava Reddy, Advocate for the Respondent No.3;

IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 12943 OF 2023:

.Between:

M Venkateswara Rao, S/o. Late Bala Kotaiah, Age 59 years, Occ:Attender in Sri Durga Nageswaraswamy Temple, Pedakallepalli village, Mopidevi Mandal, Krishna District

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Durga Nageswaraswamy Temple, Pedakallepalli village, Mopidevi Mandal, Krishna District Rep. by its Executive Officer

...Respondents

Petition under Section 151 of CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, Pending disposal of WP No. 12943 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 11.05.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D.V. Sasidhar, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Services II for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri K.Madhava Reddy, Advocate for the Respondent No.3;

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IA No. 1 OF 2023 IN WP NO: 13007 OF 2023:

Between:

T.V.Siva Naga Dasu, S/o. Late Bapaiah, Aged. 59 years, Occ. Junior Assistant Sri Tivikrama Agasteswaraswamy Devasthanam, Cherukuru Village, Parchuru Mandal, Bapatla District. Presently wotking as Manager of Sri Upputuri Group Temples, Upputuri Village, Parchuru Mandal, Bapatla District.

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. The District Endowments Officer, Bapatla, Bapatla District.
• 4. Sri Tivikrama Agasteswaraswamy Devasthanam, Cherukuru Village, Parchuru Mandal, Bapatla District. Rep. by its Executive Officer.

...Respondents

Petition under Section 151 of CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries Pending disposal of WP No. 13007 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 11.05.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D.V.Sasidhar, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Services II for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri K.Madhava Reddy, Advocate for the Respondent No.3;

WRIT PETITION NO: 14603 OF 2023:

Between:

K.Ranganayakulu, S/o Perayya, Age 59 Years, Occ: Junior Assistant in Sri Bhimeswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, Drakshramam,

Ramachandrapuram Mandal, Dr. B.R Ambedkar Konaseema District ...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Bhimeswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, Drakshramam, Ramachandrapuram Mandal, Dr. B.R Ambedkar Konaseema District Represented by its Executive Officer

...Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ order or direction more particularly, one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 3rd respondent in proposing to retire the petitioner on 30.06.2023 by issuing letter No. 36/2023 dated 01.06.2023 as bad, illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction, unconstitutional, contrary to G.O.Ms. No. 15 dated 31.01.2022 and violative of Articles 14, 16, 21 85 300-A of Constitution of India and consequently set-aside letter No. 36/2023 dated 01.06.2023 and direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to grant all consequential monetary & service benefits;

IA NO: 1 OF 2023:

Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to prayed that this Honble Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner by suspending letter No. 36/2023 dated 01.06.2023 till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries and other consequential benefits, pending disposal of WP.No.14603 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 21.06.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D.V.Sasidhar, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Services II for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri K.Srinivasu, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3;

WRIT PETITION NO: 14611 OF 2023:

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Between:

J.Mariamma, W/o J.Naganna Age. 59 years, Occ. Sweeper in Sri Brahamramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Varla Devasthanam, Srisailam, Nandyal District

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Bramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamyvarla Devasthanam, Srisailam, Nandyala District Rep. by its Executive Officer

...Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ order or direction more particularly, one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 3rd respondent in proposing to retire the petitioner on 30.06.2023 by issuing impugned notice in Rc No.A3/614/2019, Date 24.01.2023 as bad, illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction, unconstitutional, contrary to G.O.Ms. No. 15 dated 31.01.2022 and violative of Articles 14, 16, 21 & 300-A of Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to grant all consequential monetary & service benefits.

IA NO: 1 OF 2023

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, by suspending the impugned notice Rc No.A3/614/2019 dated 24.01.2023 and to pay the salaries and other

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consequential benefits, Pending disposal of WP 14611 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 21.06.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D V Sasidhar Advocate for the Petitioner, GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos. 1 & 2, Sri G.Ramana Rao, Counsel for the Respondent No.3;

WRIT PETITION NO: 14613 OF 2023:

Between:

D.Balanjaneyulu, S/o D. Hanumanna, Aged about 59 years, Occ. Electrician in, Sri Nettikanti Anajaneyaswamyvarla Devasthanam, Kasapuram, Anantapur District

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District
• 3. Sri Nettikanti Anajaneyaswamy varla Devasthanam, Kasapuram, Anantapur District Rep. by its Executive Officer

...Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ order or direction more

particularly, one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the $3^rd$ respondent in proposing to retire the petitioner on 30.06.2023 by issuing notice in Rc.No.A/179/2023, Dated 01.04.2023 as bad, illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction, unconstitutional, contrary to G.O.Ms.No.15 dated 31.01.2022 and violative of Articles 14, 16, 21 and 300-A of Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attain the age of 62 Years, by setting aside notice in Rc. No. A/179/2023, Dated 01.04.2023 and to grant all consequential monetary and service benefits;

IA NO: 1 OF 2023:

Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner by suspending the notice in Rc. No. A/ 179/2023, Dated 01.04.2023 till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, pending disposal of WP.No.14613 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 21.06.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D.V.Sasidhar, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri G.Ramana Rao, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.3;

WRIT PETITION NO: 14620 OF 2023:

Between:

K V S S R K Kondal Rao, S/o Kotagiri Anand Rao, Aged about 59 years, Occ. Assistant Executive officer in, Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamyvari Devasthanam, Annavaram, East Godavari District

Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District
• 3. Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamyvari Devasthanam, Annavaram, East Godavari District Rep. by its Executive Officer

Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ order or direction more particularly, one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 3rd respondent in proposing to retire the petitioner on 30.06.2023 by issuing notice in Rc No. A/45282/2023 dated 27.04.2023 as bad, illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction, unconstitutional, contrary to G.O.Ms. No. 15 dated 31.01.2022 and violative of Articles 14, 16, 21 8s 300-A of Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attain the age of 62 Years, by setting aside notice in Rc. No. A/179/2023, Dated 27.04.2023 and to grant all consequential monetary and service benefits.

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner by suspending the notice in Rc No. A/45282/2023 dated 27.04.2023 till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, Pending disposal of WP 14620 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 21.06.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D V Sasidhar Advocate for the Petitioner, GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos. 1 & 2, Sri T.Balaji, Counsel for the Respondent No.3;

WRIT PETITION NO: 14637 OF 2023:

Between:

• 1. K Krishna Rao, S/o. Late Madhava Krishna Rao, Age 59 years, Occ: Record Assistant in Sri Bramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamyvarla Devasthanam, Srisailam, Nandyala District
• 2. T.V.Ramana, S/o. Late T.Ramaswamy, Age 59 years, Occ.: Helper in Sri Bramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamyvarla Devasthanam, Srisailam, Nandyala District

...Petitioners

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Sri Bramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamyvarla Devasthanam, Srisailam, Nandyala District Rep. by its Executive Officer

...Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ order or direction more particularly, one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 3^rd respondent in proposing to retire the petitioner on 30.06.2023 by issuing Notice in Rc No.A3/614/2019, Dated 24.01.2023 on attaining the age of 60 Years, as bad, illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction, discriminatory, unconstitutional, contrary to G.O.Ms. No. 15 dated 31.01.2022 and violative of Articles 14, 16, 21 & 300-A of Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attains the age of 62 Years, by setting aside the notice Rc No.A3/614/2019, Date 24.01.2023 and to grant all consequential monetary & service benefits.

IA NO: 1 OF 2023

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioners by suspending the notice in Rc No.A3/614/2019, Date 24.01.2023, till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, Pending disposal of WP 14637 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 21.06.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D V Sasidhar Advocate for the Petitioner, GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos. 1 & 2, Sri G.Ramana Rao. Counsel for the Respondent No.3.

WRIT PETITION NO: 15059 OF 2023

Between:

G Lakshmi Narasimha Setty, S/o. Late Swamy Setty, Aged about 59 years, Occ. Record Assistant in Sri Balabalaji Swamyvari Devasthanam, Appanapalli, Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema District, Presently working at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamyvari Devasthanam, Antarvedi, Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema District

Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District
• 3. Sri Balabalaji Swamyvari Devasthanam, Appanapalli Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema District Rep. by its Executive Officer
• 4. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamyvari Devasthanam, Antarvedi, Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema District Rep. by its Executive Officer

Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ order or direction more particularly, one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 3rd respondent in proposing to retire the petitioner on 30.06.2023 by issuing notice in Rc No. B1/628/2012 dated 01.04.2023 as bad, illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction, unconstitutional, contrary to G.O.Ms. No. 15 dated 31.01.2022 and violative of Articles 14, 16, 21 86 300-A of Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attain the age of 62 years by setting aside notice in Rc.No.B1/628/2012 dated 01.04.2023 and to grant all consequential monetary & service benefits.

IA NO: 1 OF 2023

Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner by suspending the notice in Rc.No.B1/628/2012 dated 01.04.2023 till he attains the age of 62 years and to pay the salaries, pending disposal of WP 15059 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D V Sasidhar Advocate for the Petitioner, GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos. 1 & 2, Sri G.Ramana Rao, Counsel for the Respondent No.3.

WRIT PETITION NO: 18571 OF 2023:

Between:

Meka Rama Koteswara Rao, S/o Late Venkateswarlu, Aged about 60 years, Occ. Record Assistant in Sri Raghunatha Swamy Vari Devasthanam, Gollapalli, Nuzvid Mandal, Eluru District

Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District
• 3. Sri Raghunatha Swamy Vari Devasthanam, Gollapalli, Nuzvid Mandal, Eluru District Rep. by its Executive Officer

Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ order or direction more particularly, one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 3rd respondent in proposing to retire the petitioner on 31.07.2023 by issuing notice in Letter No. NIL/2023 dated 22.05.2023 as bad, illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction, unconstitutional, contrary to G.O.Ms. No. 15 dated 31.01.2022 and violative of Articles 14, 16, 21 & 300-A of Constitution of India.and consequently direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attain the age of 62 Years, by setting aside notice in Letter No. .NIL/2023 dated 22.05.2023 and to grant all consequential monetary & service benefits.

IA NO: 1 OF 2023

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner by suspending the notice in Letter No. NIL/2023 dated 22.05.2023 till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, Pending disposal of WP 18571 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 25.07.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri D V SASIDHAR Advocate for the Petitioner and of GP FOR ENDOWMENTS for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2, Smt. P. Radhika, Standing Counsel for Respondent No.3 and the Court made the following

WRIT PETITION NO: 33364 OF 2023

Between:

Karlapudi Shanmugam, S/o Late Govinda Setty, Aged about 60 years, Junior Assistant in Srikalahasthiswara Occ:Presently working as Swamyvari Devasthanam, Srikalahasthi, Tirupathi District

...Petitioner

AND

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District

• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. Srikalahasthiswara Swamyvari Devasthanam, Srikalahasthi, Tirupathi District, Rep. by its Executive Officer
• 4. Sri Bugga Mutt, Tirupathi, Tirupathi District, Rep. by its Executive Officer

Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ order or direction more particularly, one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the $3^{\text{rd}}$ respondent in proposing to retire the petitioner on 31.12.2023 by issuing notice in RC No. A3/6325/2023 dated 22.12.2023 as bad, illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction, unconstitutional, contrary to G.O.Ms.No.15 dated 31.01.2022 and violative of Articles 14, 16 and 21 of Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till he attain the age of 62 Years, by setting aside notice in RC No. A3/6325/2023 dated 22.12.2023 and to grant all consequential monetary and service benefits.

IA NO: 1 OF 2023

Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner by suspending the 3^rd respondent notice in RC No. A3/6325/2023, dated 22.12.2023 till he attains the age of 62 Years, and to pay the salaries, pending disposal of W.P.No.33364 of 2023, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the orders of the High Court dated 29.12.2023, 04.03.2024, 18.03.2024, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of SRI.D.V.SASIDHAR Advocate for the Petitioner, Sri.V.Vamsi Krishna, Assistant Government Pleader for Endowments for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Sri.T.V.S.Kumar, Standing Counsel for Respondent Nos.3 & 4, the Court made the following

WRIT PETITION NO: 16832 OF 2022:

Between:

Gali Venkata Ramana, S/o Gali Venkata Subbaiah, Aged about 59 years, Occupation: Reader in Chemistry, SKVT College, Rajamahendravaram, R/o H.No.25-7-9/1, Flat 404, Krishna Leela Apartment, Velurivari Street, Jaya Krishnapuram, Rajumundry Urban, East Godavari District 533105.

Petitioner

AND

• 1. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep by its Special Chief Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, A.P. Secretariat, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep by its Principal Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, A.P. Secretariat, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep by its Principal Secretary to Government, Endowments Revenue Department, A.P. Secretariat, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 5. Commissioner of Collegiate Education, ANR Towers, Prasadampadu, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 6. Regional Joint Director, Zone 1 and 2, Higher Education Department, Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari District.
• 7. SKVT College, represented by its Correspondent and Assistant Commissioner, Endowment Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh.
• 8. Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh - 521225.

...Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue a Writ, Order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ Of Mandamus declaring the action of the 7^th Respondent in issuing Retirement Notice vide proceedings RC.No.3/B1/Retirement Notice/2021-22 dated 6.6.2022 contrary to the scheme provided under Go.Ms.No.14 dated 31.03.2022 issued by 2nd Respondent in taking over the $7^th$ Respondent institution by the 5th respondent and in violative of benefit extended available under Go.Ms.No.15 dated 31.01.2022 issued by the 4^th Respondent as without authority, arbitrary, illegal and violative of Article 14, 19 and 21 of Constitution of India and consequently set aside the Retirement Notice vide proceedings RC.No.3/B1/Retirement Notice/2021-22 dated 6.6.2022 issued by the 7^th Respondent as void and unsustainable by declaring the

Petitioner is entitled to benefit under Go.Ms.15 dated 31.1.2022 issued by the 4^th Respondent.

IA NO: 1 OF 2022 :

Petition under Section 151 of CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to Suspend the operation of Retirement Notice in proceedings RC.No.3/B1/Retirement Notice/2021-22 dated 6.6.2022 issued by 7^th Respondent by directing the Respondents particularly 7^th Respondent to continue the Petitioner in service, Pending disposal of WP 16832 of 2022, on the file of the High Court.

IA NO: 2 OF 2022:

Petition under Section 151 of CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to vacate the interim order passed in I.A. No. 1 of 2022 in W.P. 16832 of 2022, dated: 27-06-2022 and dismiss the writ petition, pending disposal of WP 16832 of 2022, on the file of the High Court.

IA NO: 3 OF 2022:

Petition under Section 151 of CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to vacate the interim orders granted on 27.06.2022 in I.A.No.1 of 2022 in W.P.No.16832/2022, Pending disposal of WP 16832 of 2022, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 27.06.2022, 06.01.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri U D JAI BHIMA RAO Advocate for the Petitioner and of SPECIAL CHIEF SECRETARY, A.G, for the Respondent .No.1 and of GP FOR G.A.D for the Respondent No.2 and of GP FOR ENDOWMENTS for the Respondent No.3 and of GP FOR FINANCE FOR THE Respondent Nos.4,7 & 8 and of GP FOR HIGH EDUCATION for the Respondent Nos.5 & 6, the Court made the following

WRIT PETITION NO: 18261 OF 2022:

Between:

G.V.Krishna Rao, S/o. Basavapunaiah, Aged about 60 years, Occ. Junior Assistant, Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada, R/o. Flat No.403, SS Vijaya Vihar Tadigadapa Donka Road, Yenamalakuduru, Vijayawada.

Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, rep., by its Principal Secretary, Endowments (Revenue) Department, Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner of Endowments, Opp.S Grand Restaurant, One Center, Gollapudi, Vijayawada.
• 3. Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, Indrakeeladri rep., by its Commissioner.

4. The Executive Officer, Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada.

Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate writ or direction more particularly in the Mandamus nature of Writ of declaring proceedings in Rc.No.A1/1128/2022, dated 22.04.2022 issued by the respondent No.4 retiring me from the post of Junior Assistant on attaining the age of superannuation of sixty (60) years, even though the same has been extended by the State of Andhra Pradesh to Sixty two (62) through G.O.Ms.No.15 Finance (HR.IV-FR and LR) Department, dated 31.01.2022 and as per Rule 43 of the Andhra Pradesh Charitable And Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Office Holders and Servants Service Rules, 2000 as arbitrary, illegal, contrary to the Andhra Pradesh Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act, 1987 and well established legal principles apart from being violative of the fundamental rights guaranteed to him under Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to allow me to work till attaining the age of superannuation of sixty two (62) Years, of age in terms of G.O.Ms.No.15, Finance (HR.IV-PR and LR) Department, dated 31.01.2022 and as per Rule 43 of the Andhra Pradesh Charitable And Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Office Holders and Servants Service Rules. 2000 by setting aside the proceedings in Rc.No.A1/1128/2022, dated 22.04.2022 issued by the respondent No.4.

IA NO: 1 OF 2022

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue me as the Junior Assistant of $\cdot$ the respondent No.3 by suspending the proceedings in Rc.No.A1/1128/2022, dated 22.04.2022 issued by the respondent No.4, Pending disposal of WP 18261 of 2022, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 20.03.2023, 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri V R REDDY KOVVURI Advocate for the Petitioner and of GP FOR ENDOWMENTS for Respondent Nos. 1 and 2, Sri K MADHAVA REDDY, Standing Counsel for the Respondent Nos. 3 and $4$ :

WRIT PETITION NO: 21535 OF 2022

Between:

Mungara Narayana Rao, S/o. Rama Murthy, Aged 60 Years, Working as Jr. Assistant, R/o., Sri Venkateswara Apartments, Flat No, 101, Adi Lakshmi Nagar, Malleduvari Street, Ravulapalem, Konaseema District.

Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Endowments) Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District, A.P.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowments Department, Gollapudi, Vijayawada.
• 3. The Dy.Commissioner, Endowments Department, Kakinada.
• 4. The District Endowment Officer, East Godavari District, Raiamahendravaram.
• 5. Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Vadapatli Village, Atrayapuram Mandal, Konaseema District.
• 6. Sri Syamalamba Ammavari Temple, Mangalavarapupeta, Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari District.

Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondents in not extending the age of superannuation of the petitioner from 60, years to 62 years as per G.O. M.S. No.15, Finance (HR.N- FR&I.R) Department, Dt. 31.01.2022 as bad illegal, arbitrary, violative of Articles 14,16 and 21 of The Constitution Of India and consequently direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in service till he attains the age of 62 years and for all consequential benefits.

IA NO: 1 OF 2022

Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner as in service up to the age of 62 years, pending disposal of the Writ Petition No. 21535 of 2022, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated 2.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of SRI.V.S.K.RAMA RAO Advocate for the Petitioner, GP FOR ENDOWMENTS for Respondent Nos. 1 to 4, Sri K MADHAVA REDDY, Standing Counsel for the Respondent Nos. 5 & 6.

WRIT PETITION NO: 42335 OF 2022

Between:

Abothu Amrutha Rao, S/o. Late Israil, Aged about 60 Years, Occ:Superintendent, R/o. Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Devasthanam Quarters, Quarter No.C1/1, Padavalarevu, Gundala, Vijayawada-500004, ...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Endowments Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Guntur District.
• 2. The Commissioner, Endowment Department, Gollapudi, Krishna District
• 3. Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Vari Devasthnam, Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada town, Krishna District, Rep by its Executive Officer.

...Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly in nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring action of the respondent No.3 in seeking to retire the petitioner from service w.e.f. 31.01.2023 on attaining the age of 60 Years, vide RC.No.A1/6239/2022, dated 20.11.2022 as

illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional and contrary to GO. Ms. No.15, dated (Finance (HR.IV.FR AND LR) Department) dated 31.01.2022 and also violation of Articles 14,16 and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently declare that the petitioner is entitled to be continued in service up to the, Aged of 62 Years, with all consequential benefits by allowing the writ petition.

IA NO: 1 OF 2022

Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in service up to the age of 62 Years, by suspending the proceedings dated 20.11.2022 vide RC.No.A1/6239/2022 in any manner whatsoever, pending disposal of WP.No.42335 of 2022, on the file of the High Court.

The petitions coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petitions and the affidavits filed in support thereof and the Orders of the High Court $\begin{array}{cccc} \text{dated} & \text{02-01-2023}, & \text{24.01.2023}, & \text{15.02.2024}, & \text{04.03.2024}, & \text{18.03.2024}, \end{array}$ 22.04.2024 & 25.06.2024 respectively and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Chinnala Praveen, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Endowments for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2, the Court made the following:

ORDER:

"Due to paucity of time, the matters are adjourned.

List on 20.08.2024.

Interim orders granted earlier shall continue to operate till the next date of hearing."

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For

SD/- S.SRINIVASA PRASAD ASSISTANT REGISTRAR

SECTION OFFICER

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To,

• 1. One CC to SRI. D V SASIDHAR Advocate [OPUC]
• 2. One CC to Sri Chinnala Praveen, Advocate (OPUC)
• 3. One CC to Sri B S N Naidu, Advocate (OPUC)
• 4. One CC to Smt.P.Radhika, Advocate (OPUC)
• 5. One CC to Sri Metta Chendra Sekhar Rao Advocate (OPUC)
• 6. One CC to SRI. D V SASIDHAR Advocate [OPUC]
• 7. Two CCs to GP FOR SERVICES II, High Court Of Andhra Pradesh. ITUOT
• 8. Two CCs to GP FOR ENDOWMENTS, High Court Of Andhra Pradesh. [OUT]

9. One CC to Sri. N Bharat Babu, Advocate [OPUC]

• One CC to Sri G. Ramana Rao, Standing Counsel [OPUC] $10.$
• One CC to SRI K SRINIVASU, Standing Counsel [OPUC] $11.$
• One CC to SRI. V S K RAMA RAO, Advocate [OPUC] $12.$
• One CC to SRI. MEDAPATI SANTOSH REDDY Advocate $13$ [OPUC]
• Two CCs to GP FOR SERVICES I, High Court of Andhra $14.$ Pradesh. [OUT]
• One CC to SRI. B JAGADISH KUMAR Standing Counsel 15 [OPUC]
• One CC to SMT P RADHIKA, Advocate [OPUC] 16.
• One CC to Sri. M. SRINIVASA RAO, Advocate. [OPUC] 17.

One CC to KANDHA SRINIVAS, Advocate. [OPUC] One CC to Sri. Rambabu Koppineedi, Advocate [OPUC] One CC to Sri T.V.S.Kumar, Standing Counsel [OPUC] One CC to SRI.P.MASTAN VALI Advocate [OPUC]

One CC to SMT M.ANITHA, Standing Counsel [OPUC] $23$

One CC to Sri. Chinnala Praveen, Advocate [OPUC] $\overline{24}$

One CC to Sri B.Jagadeesh, Standing Counsel [OPUC] $25.$

$26.$ One CC to Sri K.Madhava Reddy, Standing Counsel [OPUC]

27. One CC to Sri T.Balaji, Counsel [OPUC]

$20.$

$21.$

One CC to SRI. U D JAI BHIMA RAO Advocate [OPUC] 28.

One CC to SPECIAL CHIEF SECRETARY, A.G, [OPUC] 29

Two CCs to GP FOR G.A.D, High Court of Andhra Pradesh. 30. [OUT]

$31.$ Two CCs to GP FOR FINANCE, High Court Andhra Pradesh. [OUT]

One CCs to GP FOR HIGH EDUCATION, High Court Of 32. Andhra Pradesh. [OUT]

One CC to SRI. V R REDDY KOVVURI Advocate [OPUC] 33. Two spare copies. $34.$

One CC to SRI. G RAMESH BABU Advocate [OPUC]

HIGH COURT

HC,J &

NJS,J

DATED: 06/08/2024

NOTE: LIST ON 20.08.2024

ORDER

W.P. Nos.3968 of 2024 and 1711, 1737, 1956, 2167, 2595, 2702, 2980, 3039, 3059, 3120, 3588, 3690, 3711, 3722, 3729, 3847, 4075, 4095, 4097, 4134, 4512, 4564, 4566, 4567, 4570, 4832, 4838, 4930, 5137, 5219, 5358, 6363, 6611, 7350, 7354, 8321, 8325, 8328, 8329, 8330, 8333, 8339, 8340, 9094, 9858, 9872, 9879, 9880, 9883, 10611, 12545, 12863, 12943, 13007, 14603, 14611, 14613, 14620, 14637, 15059, 18571 & 33364 of 2023 and 16832, 18261, 21535 & 42335 of 2022

EXTENSION OF INTERIM ORDERS