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

WEDNESDAY, THE THIRD DAY OF NOVEMBER, TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY ONE

:PRESENT: THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE D.V.S.S. SOMAYAJULU

MAIN CASE NO.: WP/17750/2021 WP/14706/2021 WP/14801/2021 WP/14802/2021 WP 16641/2021 WP 16643/2021 WP 16663/2021 WP/16669/2021 WP/17011/2021 WP/17056/2021 WP/17058/2021 WP/17078/2021 WP/17081/2021 WP/17086/2021 WP/17101/2021 WP/17102/2021 WP/17103/2021 WP/17104/2021 WP/17107/2021 WP/17108/2021 WP/17111/2021 WP/17113/2021 WP/17137/2021 WP/17144/2021 WP/17146/2021 WP/17148/2021 WP/17152/2021 WP/17170/2021 WP/17175/2021 WP/17181/2021 WP/17196/2021 WP/17197/2021 WP/17203/2021 WP/17231/2021 WP/17236/2021 WP/17268/2021 WP/17283/2021 WP/17299/2021 WP/17302/2021 WP/17306/2021 WP/17330/2021 WP/17331/2021 WP/17361/2021 WP 17761/2021 WP/17781/2021 WP/17782/2021 WP/17819/2021 WP/18054/2021 WP 18056/2021 WP/18091/2021 WP/18100/2021 WP/18146/2021 WP/18168/2021 WP/18169/2021 WP/19128/2021

WP NO: 17750 OF 2021

Between:

D.Naveen Seshu, S/o. D.Pitchi Reddy, aged about 47 years, OC, H.T.No.32100029 (Marks:398.838) R/o. H.No.173 MIG, APHB Colony, Nallapadu Road, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. State of Andhra Pradesh, through its Principal Secretary, General Administration (Ser.A) Department, Secretariat, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
• 2. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), rep. its Secretary, 2^nd Floor, MG Road, Opp. Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium, New R & B Building, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520010.
• 3. Chief Commissioner of State Taxes, Edupugallu, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
• 4. Joint Commissioner of State Taxes, Nellore Division, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh.

...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 a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the list dated 10-05-2018 and the Memo dated 04-08-2021 of the respondents as illegal, arbitrary and unconstitutional and consequently direct the respondents to stand by the selection of the petitioner as ACTO, Zone 3, in 2005.

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances IA. No. 1 of 2021: stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents not to disturb the Petitioner from his present post of DCTO in Zone: 3, pending disposal of WP No.17750 of 2021, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in W.P., and Orders of High Court dated 23-08-2021, 24-09-2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Srinivasa Rao Bodduluri, Advocate for the Petitioner, and GP for General Administration for Respondent No.1, Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, SC for APPSC for Respondent No.2, and GP for State Taxes for Respondent Nos 3 and 4.

WP NO: 14706 OF 2021

Between:

Ilaka Vijayarani, D/o Radhaiah R/o. Flat No. G1, Iscon Avenue Apartment, Vanamthopu 3^rd Line, Nellor, SPSR Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh.

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. State of Andhra Pradesh, Through Its Chief Secretary, Add- 1^st Block, 1^st Floor, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
• 2. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Through its secretary 2^nd Floor, MG Road, Opp Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium, New R&B Building, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh-520010.

...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 a writ, order or direction, particularly a Writ of Mandamus declaring that the Petitioner is entitled to be continued in the present post of Sub-Registrar Grade II pursuant to his appointment made in terms of the advertisement of 10/99 issued by the second Respondent or alternatively, issue a mandamus to the Respondents to create supernumerary post and continue the services of the Petitioner in the said post.

IA.No.1 of 2021:

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 not to disturb the Petitioner from his present post as Sub-Registrar Grade (II), pending disposal of WP No.14706 of 2021, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the petition and affidavit filed herein and Orders of High Court dated 06-08-2021, 03.09.2021, 24.09.2021 and 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri A.Sumanth, Advocate for the petitioner, GP for Services-I for Respondent No.1, and Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, SC for APPSC for the Respondent No.2.

W.P. NO: 14801 OF 2021

Between:

Thota Rama Devi, D/o Venkateswarlu, Flat No.401, SLVS Residency, Krishna Nagar, 1^st Lane, Guntur, Andhra Padesh – 522006.

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. State of Andhra Pradesh, Through Its Chief Secretary, Add- 1^st Block, 1^st Floor, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
• 2. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Through its secretary 2^nd Floor, MG Road, Opp Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium, New R&B Building, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh-520010.

...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 a writ, order or direction, particularly a Writ of Mandamus declaring that the Petitioner is entitled to be continued in the present post of Sub-Registrar Grade II pursuant to his appointment made in terms of the advertisement of 10/99 issued by the second Respondent or alternatively, issue a mandamus to the Respondents to create supernumerary post and continue the services of the Petitioner in the said post.

IA NO: 1 OF 2021

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 not to disturb the Petitioner from his present post as Sub-Registrar Grade (II), pending disposal of WP No.14801 of 2021, 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 orders dated 6-08-2021, 03.09.2021, 24.09.2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri A. Sumanth, Advocate for the petitioner, GP for Services-I for Respondent No.1, and Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, SC for APPSC for the Respondent No.2.

WP NO: 14802 OF 2021

Between:

Kancharana Rohan Kumar, S/o. Gopinadham, R/o. Flat No.201, Heritage Laxmi Laxama Apartment, Vishalakhinagar, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530043

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. State of Andhra Pradesh, Through Its Chief Secretary, Add- 1^st Block, 1^st Floor, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
• 2. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Through its secretary 2^nd Floor, MG Road, Opp Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium, New R&B Building, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh-520010.

...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 a writ, order or direction, particularly a writ of mandamus declaring that the petitioner is entitled to be continued in the present post of Sub-Registrar Grade II pursuant to his appointment made in terms of the advertisement of 10 of 99 issued by the second respondent or alternatively, issue a mandamus to the respondents numeracy post and continue the services of the petitioner in the said post.

IA.No.1 of 2021:

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 not to disturb the Petitioner from his present post as Sub-Registrar Grade (II), pending disposal of WP No.14802 of 2021, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the petition and affidavit filed herein and Order of High Court dated 6-08-2021, 03.09.2021, 24.09.2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri A.Sumanth, Advocate for the petitioner, GP for Services for Respondent No.1, and Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, SC for APPSC for the Respondent No.2.

W.P.No. 16641 of 2021

Between:

G. Bala Subrahmanyam, S/o. G. Rama Subbaiah, Aged 48 years, Working as Sub-Registrar, Grade-I, At Sirivella, Kurnool District, R/o. Sirivella, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.

....Petitioner

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi
• 3. The Government of A.P, Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Revenue Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati
• 4. The Commissioner and Inspector General, Registrations and Stamps, State of A.P. at Vijayawada Krishna 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 to issue an order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by retaining the petitioner in the present post.

I.A. No. 1 of 2021 :-

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of W.P., the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in the present post pending implementation of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders in Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the 2^nd respondent, pending disposal of W.P.No.16641 of 2021, 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 dt; 10.08.2021, 07.09.2021 24.09.2021 and 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Dr. K. Lakshmi Narasimha, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for respondent No.1 and of the Govt. Pleader Services-I on behalf of respondent Nos. 2 to 4.

W.P.No. 16643 of 2021

Between:

S.Hanuma Naik, S/o. Swamy Naik, Aged 51 years, Working as Sub-Registrar, Grade-I O/o. Asst. Registrar (Chits), Kurnool, R/o. Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.

....Petitioner

AND

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R and B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi
• 3. The Government of A.P, Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Revenue Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati
• 4. The Commissioner and Inspector General, Registrations and Stamps, State of A.P. at Vijayawada Krishna 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 to issue an order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by retaining the petitioner in the present post.

I.A. No. 1 of 2021 :-

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of W.P., the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in the present post pending implementation of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders in Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the 2^nd respondent, pending disposal of W.P.No. 16643 of 2021, 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 dt; 10.8.2021, 07.09.2021 24.09.2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Dr. K. Lakshmi Narasimha, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for respondent No.1 and of the Govt. Pleader Services-I on behalf of respondent Nos. 2 to 4.

W.P.No. 16663 of 2021

Between:

T. Upendra Rao, S/o. T. Bhaskar Rao, Aged 52 years, Working as District Registrar, Krishna District at Machilipatnam, R/o. Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

....Petitioner

AND

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, Rand B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi
• 3. The Government of A.P, Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Revenue Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati
• 4. The Commissioner and Inspector General, Registrations and Stamps, State of A.P. at Vijayawada Krishna 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 to issue an order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by retaining the petitioner in the present post.

I.A. No. 1 of 2021 :-

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the W.P., the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in the present post pending implementation of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders in Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the 2^nd respondent, pending disposal of W.P.No. 16663 of 2021, 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 10.8.2021, 07-09-2021 24-09-2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Dr. K. Lakshmi Narasimha, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for respondent No.1 and of the Govt. Pleader Services-I on behalf of respondent Nos. 2 to 4.

W.P. No. 16669 of 2021 Between:

K. Bujji Babu, S/o. late K.Subba Rao, Aged 50 years, Working as Sub-Registrar, Grade-I, (Registration & Stamps) at Peda Kakani, R/o. Peda Kakani, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh. ....Petitioner AND

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi
• 3. The Government of A.P. Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Revenue Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati
• 4. The Commissioner and Inspector General, Registrations and Stamps, State of A.P. at Vijayawada Krishna 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 to issue an order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by retaining the petitioner in the present post.

I.A. No. 1 of 2021 :-

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of W.P., the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in the present post pending implementation of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders in Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the 2^nd respondent, pending disposal of W.P.No. 16669 of 2021, 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 Orders of High Court dated 10-08-2021.07-09-2021 24-09-2021 and 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Dr. K. Lakshmi Narasimha, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for APPSC for respondent No.1 and of the Govt. Pleader Services-I on behalf of respondent Nos. 2 to 4, the Court made the following

W.P. NO: 17011 OF 2021

Between:

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Bodapati Satyanarayana, S/o. Kama Raju Age 55 years, Working as Inspector of Prohibition & Excise, O/o Station House Officer, Tadepalligudem, Prohibition & Excise Department, R/O Eluru.

AND

Petitioner

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R and B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Chief Secretary to Government A.P.Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by it's the Commissioner, Prohibition and Excise Department, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

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 an order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Honoura ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II. Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list along with Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the $2^{nd}$ respondent as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Honourable Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021, retaining the Petitioner in the present post as Excise Inspector in Zone-II.

IA NO: 1 OF 2021

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 may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner/s in the present post pending implementation of the Honourable Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. A) Department of Andhra Pradesh, pending disposal of WP 17011 of 2021, 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 dt; 16.08.2021, 7-09-2021 24-09-2021 & 20-11-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri R Rajasekhara Rao, Advocate for the Petitioner, Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.1, GP for Services-I for Respondent No.2 & 3 and GP for Excise for Respondent No.4, the Court made the following.

W.P No. 17056 of 2021

Between:

Suneetha Mopuri, D/o. Sivasankar Reddy, Aged 49 years, Working as Deputy Asst-Commissioner of State Taxes, O/o. Asst. Commissioner-II (S.T) - Kadapa, Commercial Taxes Department, R/o. Kadapa.

....Petitioner

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• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Chief Secretary to Government, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by it's Spl. Commissioner of States Taxes, Commercial Taxes Department, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

$\dots \text{Respondents}$

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 order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list along with Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the 2^nd respondent as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021, retaining the Petitioner in the present post as Deputy Asst-Commissioner of States Taxes, in IV Zone.

I.A.No. 1 of 2021 :-

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Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of W.P., the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in the present post pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders. Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. A) Department of Andhra Pradesh, pending disposal of W.P.No. 17056 of 2021, 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 earlier orders of this Hon'ble Court dt.16-08-2021, 07-09-2021, 24-09-2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Dr. K. Lakshmi Narasimha, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy Standing Counsel for respondent No.1 and of the Govt. Pleader for Services-I for respondent Nos.2 to 4.

W.P. No. 17058 of 2021

Between :-

Boora Kalyani, D/o. Sambhasiva Rao, Aged 45 years, Working as Mandal Parishad Development Officer, Panchayath Raj and Rural Development, at Visakhapatnam.

....Petitioner

AND

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Chief Secretary to Government, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by it's the Commissioner, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

....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 order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list along with Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the $2^nd$ respondent as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by retaining the Petitioner in the present post as Mandal Parishad Development Officer in Zone-I.

I.A.No. 1 of 2021:-

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of W.P., the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in the present post pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders. Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser.A) Department of Andhra Pradesh, pending disposal of W.P.No. 17058 of 2021, 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 dt 16.8.2021, 07-09-2021, 24-09-2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Vadapalli Ramesh, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy Standing Counsel for respondent No.1 and of the Govt. Pleader for Services-I for respondent Nos.2 to 4.

W.P.No. 17078 of 2021

Between:

Shaik Kareema Begum, D/o. Mamula Jani, Aged 45 years, Working as Inspector of Prohibition & Excise, O/o. Superintendent Officer- Ongole, Prohibition & Excise Department, R/o. Ongole.

AND

$\dots$ Petitioner

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Chief Secretary to Government,
• A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by it's Commissioner, Prohibition & Excise Department, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

....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 order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such

vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list along with Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the 2^nd respondent as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021, retaining the Petitioner in the present post as Excise Inspector in Zone-III.

I.A.No. 1 of 2021 :-

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Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of Writ Petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in the present post pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders. Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. A) Department of Andhra Pradesh, pending disposal of W.P.No. 17078 of 2021, 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 dt; 16.8.2021, 07-09-2021, 24-09-2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Dr. K. Lakshmi Narasimha, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy Standing Counsel for respondent No.1 and of the Govt. Pleader for Services-I for respondent Nos.2 to 4.

W.P. No. 17081 of 2021

Between:

Khajabi Karumanchi, D/o. Hazarath, Aged 50 years, Working as Tahsildar, District Collectorate Office, Kadapa, YSR Kadapa District.

....Petitioner

AND

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Chief Secretary to Government, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by it's the Chief Commissioner of Land Administration, Vijayawada AP

....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 order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 and consequential Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the 2^nd respondent select list as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021, retaining the Petitioner in the present post Tahsildhar in Zone-IV.

I.A.No. 1 of 2021 :-

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of W.P., the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in the present post i.e., Tahsildhar in Zone-IV, pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders. Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. A) Department of Andhra Pradesh i.e., 2^nd respondent, pending disposal of W.P.No. 17081 of 2021, 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 16.08.2021, 07-09-2021 24-09-2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Vadapalli Ramesh, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy Standing Counsel for respondent No.1 and of the Govt. Pleader for Services-I for respondent Nos.2 to 4.

W.P No. 17086 of 2021

Between:-

B. Kalyani, D/o. Narasappa, Aged 41 years, Working as Dist. Employment Officer, Department of Employment and Training, Ananthapur, Ananthapuramu District.

....Petitioner

AND

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Chief Secretary to Government, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by it's the Director, Department of Employment and Training, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

....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 order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 and consequential Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the $2^{nd}$ respondent select list as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by retaining the Petitioner in the present post District Employment Officer.

I.A.No. 1 of 2021 :-

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of W.P., the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in the present post i.e., District Employment Officer, pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders. Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser.A) Department of Andhra Pradesh i.e., 2^nd respondent, pending disposal of W.P.No. 17086 of 2021, 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 High Court dt: 16.8.2021, 07-09-2021, 24-09-2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Vadapalli Ramesh, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for respondent No.1 and of the Govt. Pleader for Services-I for respondent Nos.2 to 4.

W.P. No. 17101 of 2021

Between:

Bizza Sumana Jayanthi, D/o. B.A. Simon, Aged 48 years, Working as Divisional Panchayat Officer (Admin), O/o. Divisional Panchayat Officer-Chittoor, Department of Panchayat Raj & Rural Development, R/o. Chittoor.

AND

$\ldots$ Petitioner

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Chief Secretary to Government, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.

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• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by it's Commissioner of Panchayat Raj & Rural Development, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

....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 order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC. Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list along with Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the $2^nd$ respondent as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021, retaining the Petitioner in the present post as Divisional Panchayat Officer in Zone-IV.

I.A.No. 1 of 2021 :-

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of W.P., the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in the present post pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders. Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. A) Department of Andhra Pradesh, pending disposal of W.P.No. 17101 of 2021, 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 dt; 16.08.2021, 07-09-2021 24-09-2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Dr. K. Lakshmi Narasimha, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy Standing Counsel for respondent No.1 and of the Govt. Pleader for Services-I for respondent Nos.2 to 4, the Court made the following

W.P. No. 17102 of 2021

Between :-

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Raj Manoj Gangi, S/o. Abraham, Aged 53 years, Working as Mandal Parishad Development Officer, Department of Panchayat Raj & Rural Development, Chintalapudi Mandal Prajaparishad, Chintalapudi, West Godavari District.

....Petitioner

AND

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Chief Secretary to Government, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by it's the Commissioner of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

....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 order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 and consequential Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the 2^nd respondent select list as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by retaining the Petitioner in the present post Mandal Parishad Development Officer in Zone-II.

I.A.No. 1 of 2021:-

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of W.P., the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in the present post i.e., Mandal Parishad Development Officer in Zone-II pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme<br>Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders. Memo.<br>No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. Department of Andhra Pradesh i.e., 2^nd respondent, pending disposal of W.P.No. 17102 of 2021, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed herein and Orders of High Court dated 16-08-2021, 24-09-2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Vadapalli Ramesh, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy Standing Counsel for respondent No.1 and of the Govt. Pleader for Services-I for respondent Nos.2 to 4.

W.P.No. 17103 of 2021

Between:

Munnangi Kanakamahalakshmi Gayathri, D/o. Krishnamurthy, Aged 47 years, Working as Deputy Asst-Commissioner of State Taxes, O/o. The Asst-Commissioner (S.T), Kurnool, R/o. Kurnool.

....Petitioner

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Chief Secretary to Government, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by it's the Commissioner of State Taxes, Commercial Taxes Department, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

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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 order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list along with Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the $2^nd$ respondent as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021, retaining the Petitioner in the present post as Deputy Asst-Commissioner of State Taxes, in IV Zone.

I.A.No. 1 of 2021 :-

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of W.P., the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in the present post pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders. Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. A) Department of Andhra Pradesh, pending disposal of W.P.No. 17103 of 2021, 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 dt; 16.08.2021, 7.9.2021 and 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Dr. K. Lakshmi Narasimha, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for respondent No.1 and of the Govt. Pleader for Services-I for respondent Nos.2 to $4$ .

W.P. NO: 17104 OF 2021

Between:

Immadi Satyanarayana Rao S/o Seshagiri Rao age 50 years working as Mandal Parishad Development officer O/o Mandal Parishad Development Officer- Kollur Department of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development R/o Guntur.

.. Petitioner

AND

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R& B Buildings. Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Chief Secretary to Government A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Arnaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department. Secretariat. Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by it's the Commissioner of, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

...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 order, direction or Writ more particularly One in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7 2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-11 Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Honble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list along with Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the 2nd respondent as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021, retaining the Petitioner in the present post as Mandal Parishad Development Officer in Zone-III.

IA NO: 1 OF 2021

Petition under Section 151CPC 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/s in the present post pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. A) Department of Andhra Pradesh, Pending disposal of WP 17104 of 2021, 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 dt; 16.08.2021,7.9.2021 and 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri. Rangarajula Rajasekhar Rao, Advocate for the Petitioner, and Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Advocate for the Respondent No.1 and G.P for Services-I for Respondent Nos. 2 to 4.

W.P.NO: 17107 OF 2021

Between:

G.Appa Rao, S/o. Balarami Naidu.

AND

...Petitioner

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, General Administration Department (Services), A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati, Guntur.
• 2. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Finance Department, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati, Guntur.
• 3. The State of Telangana, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department, Telangana Secretariat, Hyderabad
• 4. The Director, Treasuries and Accounts Department of A.P., Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District.
• 5. The Commissioner, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Dept of Telangana., Hyderabad.
• 6. The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Rep by its Secretary, Bandar Road, 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, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring that the petitioner is entitled to be continued in the present post of Assistant Section Officer of General Administration Department of A.P.

IA NO: 1 OF 2021

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 not to disturb the petitioner from his present post of Assistant Section Officer of General Administration Department of A.P, pending disposal of WP 17107 of 2021, 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 dt; 13.8.2021, 7.9.2021 24.9.2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri P Sai Surya Teja, Advocate for the Petitioner, GP for Services-I for the Respondent No.1 to 5 and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for Respondent No.6, the Court made the following.

W.P. NO: 17108 OF 2021

Between:

T. Hanumantha Rao, S/o. Chowdaiah, aged 44 years, R/o. H.No.3-5, Kotte Vaari Street, Opp. My Mart, Ramavarappadu, Vijayawada, Krishna District.

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, General Administration Department (Services), A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati, Guntur.
• 2. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Finance Department, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati, Guntur.
• 3. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department, A.P Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur.
• 4. The Director, Treasuries and Accounts Department of A.P., Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District.
• 5. The Director, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Dept of A.P., Tadepalli, Guntur District.
• 6. The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Rep by its Secretary Bandur Road, 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, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring that the petitioner is entitled to be continued in the present post of Assistant Section Officer of General Administration Department of A.P.

IA NO: 1 OF 2021

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 not to disturb the petitioner from his present post of Assistant Section Officer of General Administration Department of A.P., pending disposal of WP 17108 of 2021, 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 dt 13.8.2021 and 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri P Sai Surya Teja, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for General Administration for Respondent No.1, GP for Finance for Respondent Nos.2 & 4, GP for Panchayat Raj for Respondent Nos.3 & 5, Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for Respondent No.6

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W.P. NO: 17111 OF 2021 Between:

Panthangi Mallikarjuna, S/o. P.Govindaiah, Aged 46 Years, Occ: Dy.Asst Commissioner (ST-Kavali Circle), R/o.D.No.3-1-39, 1^st Lane, Nagendra Nagar, Settigunta Road, Nellore-524002.

AND

...Petitioner

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Chief Secretary, General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Guntur District.
• 2. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, New R & B Building M.G. Road, Vijayawada-530010.
• 3. The Chief Commissioner of State Taxes, Commercial Tax Department, Edupugallu, 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 a Writ, Order or Direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, to declare the action of the respondents in violation of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, dated 14.07.2021 in Contempt Petition (C).No.1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No.5099 of 2006 and batch and without undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification.No.10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of AP as per the Presidential Order and relying on a select list prepared on 10.05.2018 without following the relevant procedures under Rule.7 of PSC Procedure Rules and Rule.22 of AP State and Subordinate Service Rules is illegal, arbitrary and unconstitutional and violation of Articles 14, 16, 19(1)(g), 21 and 141, 144 of the Constitution of India, consequently set aside select list prepared by $2^{nd}$ respondent on 10.05.2018 and memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, Dt.04.08.2021 and direct the Respondents to prepare fresh list without any recasting of post in tune with the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, dated 14.07.2021 in Contempt Petition (C).No.1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal.No.5099 of 2006 and batch and as per Rule.7 of PSC Procedure Rules and Rule.22 of AP State and Subordinate Service Rules.

IA NO: 1 OF 2021

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 in his present post i.e. Deputy Assistant Commissioner (ST-Kavali Circle), Nellore Division, Commercial Tax Department, in accordance with the interim orders passed in WP.Nos. 14801, 14802 and 14706 of 2021 on 06.08.2021, pending disposal of WP 17111 of 2021, 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 High Court dated 16.8.2021, 07.09.2021 24.09.2021 and 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Thandava Yogesh, Advocate for the Petitioner, GP for General Administration for Respondent No.1 and Sri. N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for APPSC for Respondent No.2, GP for Commercial Tax for Respondent No.3.

W.P. No. 17113 of 2021:

Between:

Marturi Sreeram Prasad, D/o. Masthan Rao, Age 46 years, Working as Inspector of Prohibition and Excise, O/o. Distillery Officer- Vijayawada, Prohibition and Excise Department, R/o. Vijayawada.

....Petitioner

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Chief Secretary to Government, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by it's the Commissioner, Prohibition and Excise Department, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

....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 order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list along with Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the $2^nd$ respondent as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021, retaining the Petitioner in the present post as Excise Inspector in III zone.

I.A.No. 1 of 2021 :-

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of W.P., the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in the present post pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders. Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. A) Department of Andhra Pradesh, pending disposal of W.P.No. 17113 of 2021, 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 High Court dated 16.8.2021, 07.09.2021 24.09.2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Dr. K. Lakshmi Narasimha, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy Standing Counsel for respondent No.1 and of the Govt. Pleader for Services-I for respondent Nos.2 to 4.

W.P.NO: 17137 OF 2021

Between:

Kum. Seelam Indira Devi, D/o S. Venkata Subbaiah, Aged about 49 years, Junior Employment Officer, O/o. District Employment Exchange, Ongole, Prakasam District R/o H.No.51-1-55, Kabadipalem, Ongole 523 001, Prakasam District.

... Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, represented by its Principal Secretary, General Administration Department, Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi, Guntur District.
• 2. A.P. Public Service Commission, Opp: Indira Priyadarsini Stadium, Vijayawada, Krishna District 520 010 represented by its Secretary.
• 3. Commissioner, Employment Training, I.T.I. Campus, Vijayawada, Krishna 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 to issue a Writ, Order or Direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the 1^st Respondent in issuing Memo No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4.8.2021 to finalise the selections as per selection list, dated 10.5.2018 and also the action of the $2^nd$ Respondent in preparing the selection list, dated 10-5-2018 by deleting the name of the Petitioner from the said selection list and selecting candidates, who secured less marks than the Petitioner to the executive posts is wholly illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently declare that the Petitioner is entitled to be continued in the present post as Junior Employment Officer, District Employment Exchange, Ongole or to be selected in any of the executive posts as per her merit.

IA NO: 1 OF 2021

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 Memo No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4.8.2021 issued by the 1^st Respondent and the selection list dated 10.05.2018 issued by the 2^nd Respondent with a direction to the Respondents to continue the Petitioner as Junior Employment Officer, District Employment Exchange, Ongole, Pending disposal of WP 17137 of 2021, 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 High Court dated 16.8.2021, 07.09.2021 & 24.09.2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Ravi Kondaveeti, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for respondent No.2 and of the Govt. Pleader for Services-I for respondent Nos.2 to 4, the Court made the following

W.P. No. 17144 of 2021

Between:-

Nanneboyina Nagalakshmi, W/o. Yedukondalu, Aged 50 years, Occ : mandal Parishad Development Officer, Department of Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Guntur, Guntur District.

....Petitioner

• AND 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Chief Secretary to Government, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its' the Commissioner of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

$\ldots \textbf{Respondents}$

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 order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 and consequential Memo No.

1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the 2^nd respondent as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by retaining the Petitioner in the present post Mandal Parishad Development Officer in Zone-III

I.A.No. 1 of 2021 :-

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Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of W.P., the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in the present post i.e., Mandal Parishad Development Officer in Zone-III, pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme<br>Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders. Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. A) Department of Andhra Pradesh i.e., 2^nd respondent, pending disposal of W.P.No. 17144 of 2021, 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 High Court dated 16.8.2021, 07.09.2021, 24.09.2021 and 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Vadapalli Ramesh, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for respondent No.1 and of the Govt. Pleader for Services-I for respondent Nos.2 to 4.

W.P. NO: 17146 OF 2021

Between:

Mylabathula Rajababu, S/o. Chandrayya, Aged about 49 years, Sub Registrar, 0/o. Sub Registrar Office, Kothapeta, East Godavari District.

Petitioner

AND

• 1. State of Andhra Pradesh, represented by its Principal Secretary, General Administration (Ser.) Department, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi
• 2. The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, represented by its Secretary, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. The Commissioner and Inspector General, Registration and Stamps, State of Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada, Krishna 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 to issue a writ, order or direction more in the nature of writ of Mandamus declaring the revised selection list prepared by the A.P.P.S.C., dated 10-5-2018 pursuant to Notification No. 10/99 in so far as re-allotting the petitioner to the post of Sub Registrar Grade-II in Zone II to Sub Registrar Grade-II in Zone III is concerned and the consequential instructions issued the $1st$ respondent by in Memo.No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 to relieve the candidates pursuant to selection list dated 10-5-2018 is concerned as being illegal, arbitrary, unjust, contrary to the rules and violative of Articles 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India besides being contrary to the principle laid down by the Apex Court that settled things cannot be unsettled after a distance of time and consequently hold that the petitioners is entitled to continue as Sub Registrar Grade-II (now Sub Registrar Grade-I) in his present post and Zone with all consequential and attendant benefits.

IA NO: 1 OF 2021 :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 retain and continue the petitioner as Sub Registrar Grade-II (now Sub Registrar Grade-I) in Zone II without reference to the revised selection list prepared by the A.P.P.S.C., dated 10-5-2018 pursuant to Notification No.10/99 in so far as re-allotting the petitioner to the post of Sub Registrar Grade II from Zone II to Zone III is concerned and the consequential instructions issued by the 1^st respondent in Memo.No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021, pending disposal of WP 17146 of 2021, 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 High Court dated 16.08.2021, 07.09.2021 24.09.2021 and 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri P Narasimha, Advocate for the Petitioner, SriN.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.2, GP for Services for Respondent No.1 & 3.

W.P.No. 17148 of 2021

Between:

Asapu Bhavani, W/o. Rajasekhara Rao, Aged 45 years, Working as Inspector of Prohibition & Excise, O/o. Asst-Commissioner (Vigilance), Prohibition & Excise Department, R/o. Nellore.

....Petitioner

AND

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Chief Secretary to Government, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi,
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by it's the Commissioner, Prohibition and Excise Department, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

....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 order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC<br>Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list along with Memo No.<br>1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the 2^nd respondent as n law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021, retaining the Petitioner in the present post as Excise Inspector in zone-III.

I.A.No. 1 of 2021:-

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of W.P., the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in the present post pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders. Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. A) Department of Andhra Pradesh, pending disposal of W.P.No. 17148 of 2021, 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 High Court dated 16.8.2021, 07.09.2021 24.09.2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Dr. K. Lakshmi Narasimha, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy Standing Counsel for respondent No.1 and of the Govt. Pleader for Services-I for respondent Nos.2 to 4.

W.P.No. 17152 of 2021

Between:

Sujatha Netheti, D/o. Satyam, Aged 46 years, Working as Sub-Registrar of Coop. Societies, O/o. Dist. Coop. Officer- Visakhapatnam, Cooperative Department, R/o. Visakhapatnam.

AND

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Chief Secretary to Government, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by it's Spl. Commissioner of Cooperation & Registrar of Coop. Societies, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

....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 order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list along with Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the 2^nd respondent as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021, retaining the Petitioner in the present post as Sub-Registrar (Asst-Registrar) of Coop. Societies in Zone-I.

I.A.No. 1 of 2021 :-

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of W.P., the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in the present post pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders. Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. A) Department of Andhra Pradesh, pending disposal of W.P.No. 17152 of 2021, 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 16.08.2021, 7.9.2021 24.9.2021 and 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Dr. K. Lakshmi Narasimha, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy Standing Counsel for respondent No.1 and of the Govt. Pleader for Services-I for respondent Nos.2 to $4$ .

W.P. No. 17170 of 2021

Between:

Merugu Abraham, S/o. Yesubu, Aged 50 years, Working as Senior Auditor, O/o. Asst-Audit Officer-Eluru, State Audit Department, R/o. Eluru.

....Petitioner

....Petitioner

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Chief Secretary to Government, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by it's the Director, State Audit Department, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.

....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 order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list along with Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the $2^nd$ respondent as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021, retaining the Petitioner in the present post as Senior Auditor in II Zone.

I.A.No. 1 of 2021 :-

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of W.P., the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in the present post pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders. Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. A) Department of Andhra Pradesh, pending disposal of W.P.No. 17170 of 2021, 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 High Court dated 16.8.2021, 07.09.2021 24.09.2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Dr.K.Lakshmi Narasimha, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for respondent No.1 and of the Govt. Pleader for Services-I for respondent Nos.2 to 4.

W.P. No. 17175 of 2021

Between :-

Garudadri Hyma Raviteja, D/o. Seshaiah, Aged 49 years, Working as Asst-Accounts Officer, On deputation basis at Samagra Siksha Abhiyan, Machilipatnam, Krishna

AND

....Petitioner

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Chief Secretary to Government, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its' the Director, State Audit Department, Amaravathi, Andhra Pradesh.

$\dots$ 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 order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty" bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 and consequentially Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the $2^nd$ respondent select list as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by retaining the Petitioner in the present post as Asst-Accounts Officer in Department of Directories of Treasuries & Accounts.

I.A.No. 1 of 2021 :-

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of W.P., the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in the present post, pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders. Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Service-A) Department of A.P. is $2^{nd}$ respondent, pending disposal of W.P.No. 17175 of 2021, 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 High Court dated 16.8.2021, 07.09.2021 24.09.2021 and 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Vadapalli Ramesh, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for respondent No.1 and of the Govt. Pleader for Services-I for respondent Nos.2 to 4.

W.P.No. 17181 of 2021

Between:

Suryanarayana Anusuri, S/o. Sitaramaiah, Aged 52 years, Working as Deputy Asst-Commissioner of State Taxes, O/O Asst. Commissioner (ST) -Ramachandrapuram, Commercial Taxes Department, R/o. Kakinada.

$\ldots \text{Petitioner}$

AND

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Chief Secretary to Government, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by it's the Chief Commissioner of State Taxes, Commercial Taxes Department, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

....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 order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No.1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No.5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No.10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile

State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list along with Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the 2^nd respondent as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021, retaining the Petitioner in the present post as Deputy Asst-Commissioner of State Taxes, in- Zone.-II.

I.A.No. 1 of 2021 :-

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of W.P., the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in the present post pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders. Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. A) Department of Andhra Pradesh, pending disposal of W.P.No. 17181 of 2021, 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 High Court dated 16.8.2021, 07.09.2021 24.09.2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Dr. K. Lakshmi Narasimha, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy Standing Counsel for respondent No.1 and of the Govt. Pleader for Services-I for respondent Nos.2 to 4.

W.P. NO: 17196 OF 2021 Between:

Padmavathi Mamidi, D/o.Subba Reddy, Age 45 years, Working as Inspector of Prohibition and Excise, O/o. APSBCL IML Depot- Kurnool, Prohibition and Excise Department. R/o .Kurnool.

AND

.... Petitioner

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R and B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Chief Secretary to Government A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by it's the Commissioner, Prohibition and Excise Department, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

... 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 order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7- 2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment. to Group-II Services under Notification No.10/1999 as ordered by the Honourable Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list along with Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the 2nd respondent as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court or India dated 14-7-2021, retaining the Petitioner in the present post as Excise Inspector in zone-IV.

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IA NO: 1 OF 2021

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/s in the present post pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated. 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. A) Department of Andhra Pradesh, pending disposal of WP 17196 of 2021, 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 dt. 16.08.2021, 07-09-2021, 24-09-2021 and 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Rangarajula Rajasekhara Rao Advocate for the Petitioners and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy Standing Counsel for Respondent No.1 and of GP for GAD for the Respondent Nos.2 and 3 and of GP for Excise for Respondent No.4.

W.P. No. 17197 of 2021 Between :-

Sabbella Venkata Krishna Reddy, S/o. Satyanarayana Reddy, Aged 52 years, Working as Senior Auditor, O/o. The District Audit Officer, Eluru, West Godavari District.

....Petitioner

AND

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Chief Secretary to Government, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by It's the Director, State Audit Department, Amaravathi, Andhra Pradesh.

....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 order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 and consequential Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the $2^{nd}$ respondent select list as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by retaining the Petitioner in the present post Senior Auditor in Zone-II.

I.A.No. 1 of 2021 :-

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of W.P., the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in the present post i.e., Senior Auditor in Zone-II, pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders. Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. A) Department of Andhra Pradesh i.e., 2^nd respondent, pending disposal of W.P.No. 17197 of 2021, on the file of the High Court.

$\mathcal{L} \rightarrow \mathcal{L}$

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and the Orders of the High Court dt; 16.8.2021, 07-09-2021, 24-09-2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Vadapalli Ramesh, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy Standing Counsel for respondent No.1 and of the Govt. Pleader for Services-I for respondent Nos.2 to 4.

W.P. NO: 17203 OF 2021:

Between:

Tekke Mahammad Haneef Sab, S/o.T.K.Sharmas Sab, Aged 51 years, Occ: Sub Treasury Officer O/o District Treasury & Accounts, Kadapa, YŠR Kadapa District, AP.

$\mathcal{L} = \mathcal{L} \mathcal{L}$

AND

• 1. The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada, Krishna District, AP. Rep.by its Secretary.
• 2. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to Government Administration Department A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati, Guntur District, AP
• 3. The State of Andhra Pradesh Rep by its Principal Secretary Finance & Planning Department A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati, Guntur District, AP
• 4. The Director, A.P. Directorate of Treasuries and Accounts D.No. 7-57, Sri Anjaneya Towers, VTPS Road, Vijayawada, Krishna District, A.P.
• 5. The Deputy Director, District Treasury & Accounts, Kadapa, YSR Kadapa District, AP.

...Respondents

...Petitioner

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 a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of a writ of mandamus to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dt.14-07-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group II services under notification No. 10 of 1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and the consequential memo issued by the 2^nd Respondent vide proceedings Memo No.1112077/Ser.A/2020 dt.04-08-2021, is illegal, arbitrary and contrary to the Orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dt.14-07-2021 in Civil Appeal No.5099/2006 and consequently direct the respondents to retain the petitioner in the same post.

IA NO: 1 OF 2021 : 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 in the present post pending implementation of the Orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dt.14-07-2021 by suspending the impugned orders in Memo No.1112077/ Ser.A/2020 dt.04-08-2021 of the 2^nd respondent, pending disposal of WP 17203 of 2021, 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 dt. 13.8.2021, 07-09-2021, 24-09-2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of M/s. Kavitha Gottipati, Advocate for the Petitioner and Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for respondent No.1, GP for Services-I for the Respondent Nos.2 to 5.

W.P.No. 17231 of 2021

Between :-

K. Ravinder Kumar, S/o. K. Satyanarayana, Aged 51 years, Presently working as Sub Treasury Officer, Nellore, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh.

....Petitioner

AND 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.

• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. The Government of A.P., Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Revenue Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati.
• 4. The Director of Treasuries and Accounts, State of A.P., at Vijayawada, Krishna 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 to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list of the 1^st respondent and consequential Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the 2^nd respondent as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by retaining the Petitioner in the present post i.e., Sub Treasury Officer in Zone ill.

I.A.No. 1 of 2021 :-

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of W.P., the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in the present post i.e., Sub Treasury Officer in Zone-III pending implementation of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders of provisional revised selection list published on 10.5.2018 of the 1^st respondent and consequential Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of the $2^nd$ respondent, pending disposal of W.P.No. 17231 of 2021, 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 dt; 16.8.2021, 07-09-2021, 24-09-2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Vadapalli Ramesh, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy Standing Counsel for respondent No.1 and of the Govt. Pleader for Services-I for respondent Nos.2 to 4, the Court made the following

W.P. No. 17236 of 2021

Between :-Bandaru (Yarra) Naga Jyothi, D/o. Samba Siva Rao, Aged 48 years, Working as Tahsildar, O/o. Collectorate Office- Visakhapatnam, R/o. Visakhapatnam.

....Petitioner

AND

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Chief Secretary to Government, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its' the Chief Commissioner of Land Administration, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

....Respondents

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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 order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 and consequential Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the 2^nd respondent select list as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by retaining the Petitioner in the present post Tahsildar in Zone-I.

I.A.No. 1 of 2021 :- Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of W.P., the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in the present post i.e., Tahsildar in Zone-I, pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders. Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. A) Department of Andhra Pradesh i.e., the 2^nd respondent, pending disposal of W.P.No. 17236 of 2021, 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 dt; 16.08.2021, 07-09-2021 24-09-2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Vadapalli Ramesh, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy Standing Counsel for respondent No.1 and of the Govt. Pleader for Services-I for respondent Nos.2 to 4.

W.P.NO: 17268 OF 2021:

Between:

Chinta Sireesha., D/o Ch. Vivekananda, Aged about 49 years, Junior Employment Officer, O/o. District Employment Exchange, Eluru, West Godavari District R/o H.No.B-301, Sri Anjaneya Township, Near Narayana College, Edupugallu, Vijayawada 521151.

AND

.... Petitioner

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, represented by its Principal Secretary, General Administration Department, Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi, Guntur District.
• 2. A.P. Public Service Commission, Opp- Indira Priyadarsini Stadium, Vijayawada, Krishna District - 520 010 represented by its Secretary.
• 3. Commissioner, Employment and Training, I.T.I. Campus, Vijayawada, Krishna 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 to issue a Writ, Order or Direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the 1^st Respondent in issuing Memo No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4.8.2021 to finalise the selections as per selection list, dated 10.5.2018 and also the action of the $2^nd$ Respondent in preparing the selection list, dated 10-5-2018 by deleting the name of the Petitioner from the said selection list and selecting candidates, who secured less marks than the Petitioner to the executive posts is wholly illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently declare that the Petitioner is entitled to be continued in the present post as Junior Employment Officer, District Employment Exchange, Eluru or to be selected in any of the executive posts as per her merit.

IA NO: 1 OF 2021

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 Memo No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4.8.2021 issued by the 1^st Respondent and the selection list dated 10.05.2018 issued by the $2^{nd}$ Respondent with a direction to the Respondents to continue the Petitioner as Junior Employment Officer, District Employment Exchange, Eluru, pending disposal of WP 17268 of 2021, on the file of the High Court.

The petition Appeal coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition thereof and the Orders of the High Court dt;16.08.2021, 07.09.2021, 24-09-2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Ravi Kondaveeti Advocate for the Petitioner and of GP for Services-I for the Respondent 1 & 3 and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for Respondent No. 2.

W.P. NO: 17283 OF 2021

Between:

D.Sreedhar Babu, S/o. Ramachandraiah, aged about 44 years, OC, H.T.No. 27000543 (Marks. 392.149) r/o. Proh & Excise Inspector, Prob & Excise Station, Sattenapalli, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh.

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. State of Andhra Pradesh, through its Principal Secretary, General Administration (Ser.A) Department, Secretariat, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
• 2. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), rep. its Secretary, 2^nd Floor, MG Road, Opp. Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium, New R and B Building, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh-520010.
• 3. Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
• 4. Deputy Commissioner, Prohibition and Excise, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.

...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 a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the list dated 10-05-2018 and the Memo dated 04-08-2021 of the respondents as illegal, arbitrary and unconstitutional and consequently direct the respondents to stand by the selection of the petitioner as Excise Sub-Inspector (Zone 3) in 2005.

IA NO: 1 OF 2021

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 not to disturb the Petitioner from his present post of Excise Inspector (Zone 3), pending disposal of WP 17283 of 2021, 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 Orders of High Court dated 17.08.2021, 07.09.2021, 24-09-2021 and 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments Sri Srinivasa Rao Bodduluri, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for General Administration for Respondent No.1, Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for Respondent No.2. GP for Prohibition & Excise for Respondent Nos.3 & 4.

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W.P. NO: 17299 OF 2021

Between:

Galam Bhaskara Rao, S/o Venkateswarulu, aged about 50 years, BC-D, HT No 27028715 (Marks 389.017) R/o. H.No. 16-7-356, 3^rd floor, P Aruna House, Vikas Nagar, 8^th lane, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.

AND

• 1. State of Andhra Pradesh, through its Principal Secretary, General Administration(Ser-A) Department, Secretariat, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
• 2. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) rep its Secretary, 2^nd floor, MG Road, Opp Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium, New R& B Building, Vijayawada.
• 3. Chief Commissioner of State Taxes, Edupugallu, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
• 4. Joint Commissioner of State Taxes, Narasaraopet Division, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh

...Respondents

...Petitioner

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 a writ order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the list dt 10.5.2018 and the memo dt 4.8.2021 of the respondents as illegal arbitrary and unconstitutional and consequently direct the respondents to stand by the selection of the petitioner as ACTO Zone 3 in 2005.

IA NO: 1 OF 2021

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 not to disturb the Petitioner from his present post of DCTO in Zone 3, pending disposal of WP 17299 of 2021, 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 dt 17.8.2021, 07.09.2021, 24-09-2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of M/s.Srinivasa Rao Bodduluri, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for General Administration for Respondent No.1, Sri R.V. Mallikharjuna Rao, Standing Counsel for Respondent No.2, GP for Commercial Taxes for the Respondent Nos.3 & 4.

W.P. NO: 17302 OF 2021

Between:

B. Nagaveni, D/o. Bodasingi Akkalanaidu, aged about 47 years, BC-D, H.T.No. 11002928 (Marks 322.988) r/o. Laveru Road, Chipurupalli Village and Mandal, Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh.

AND

...Petitioner

• 1. State of Andhra Pradesh, through its Principal Secretary, General Administration (Ser.A) Department, Secretariat, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
• 2. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), rep. its Secretary, 2^nd Floor, MG Road, Opp. Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium, New R&B Building, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520010.
• 3. Commissioner of Prohibition & Excise, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
• 4. Deputy Commissioner of Prohibition & Excise, Kurnool Division, Andhra Pradesh.

..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 a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the list dated 10-05-2018 and the Memo dated 04-08-2021 of the respondents as illegal, arbitrary and unconstitutional and consequently direct the respondents to stand by the selection of the petitioner as Excise Sub-Inspector (Zone I) in 2005.

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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 not to disturb the Petitioner from his present post of Excise Inspector (Zone-I), pending disposal of WP 17302 of 2021, 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 earlier Orders of the High Court dated 17.08.2021, 07.09.2021, 24.09.2021 and 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of M/s.Srinivasa Rao Bodduluri, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for General Administration for the Respondent No.1, Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for Respondent No.2, GP for Prohibition & Excise for Respondent Nos.3 & 4.

W.P.NO: 17306 OF 2021

Between:

B.N. Subbanna, S/o. Babaiah Palli Nagappa Gari, aged about 54 years, SC, H.T.No.21004622 (Marks. 376.811) R/o. D.No. 4-362, Vidyanagar, Opp. JNTU, Anantapur Town, Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh-515002.

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. State of Andhra Pradesh, through its Principal Secretary, General Administration (Ser.A) Department, Secretariat, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
• 2. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), rep. its Secretary, 2^nd Floor, MG Road, Opp. Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium, New R&B Building, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520010.
• 3. Chief Commissioner of State Taxes, Edupugallu, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
• 4. Joint Commissioner of State Taxes, Anantapuram Division, Andhra Pradesh

...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 a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the list dated 10-05-2018 and the Memo dated 04-08-2021 of the respondents as illegal, arbitrary and unconstitutional and consequently direct the respondents to stand by the selection of the petitioner as ACTO, Zone 4, in 2005;

IA NO: 1 OF 2021

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 not to disturb the Petitioner from his present post of Assistant Commissioner, State Taxes, Circle-2, Anantapur, pending disposal of the Writ Petition No. 17306 of 2021, 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 High Court dt.17.08.2021, 07.09.2021 24.09.2021 & 20-10-2021 made hearing and upon the arguments of Sri.Srinivasa Rao Bodduluri Advocate for the Petitioner, learned GP for General Administration for Respondent No.1 Sri.N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, learned Standin Respondent No.2, Learned GP for State Tax, for Respondent Nos.3 & 4.

W.P. No. 17330 of 2021

Between:

Kalyani Adi, D/o. Narasappa, Aged 41 years, Working as District Employment Officer, Department of Employment and Training, R/o. Ananthapur.

$\dots$ Petitioner

AND

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Chief Secretary to Government, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by it's the Director of Employment and Training, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

$\dots$ 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 order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list along with Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the $2^{nd}$ respondent as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021, retaining the Petitioner in the present post as Dist. Employment Officer in Employment and Training, Department in Zone-IV.

**I.A.No. 1 of 2021 :-**Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of W.P., the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in the present post pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders. Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. A) Department of Andhra Pradesh, pending disposal of W.P.No. 17330 of 2021, 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 dt; 17.8.2021, 07.09.2021, 24.09.2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri R. Rajasekhar Rao, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy Standing Counsel for respondent No.1 and of the Govt. Pleader for Services-I for respondent Nos.2 to 4.

W.P.NO: 17331 OF 2021

Between:

Killi Murthy Babu, S/o. Ramayya, aged about 52 years, SC, H.T.No.12010425 (Marks. 355.597) R/o. Subhadrapuram Village, Nandigam Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh.

AND

Petitioner

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, through its Principal Secretary, General Administration (Ser.A) Department, Secretariat, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
• 2. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), rep. its Secretary, 2^nd Floor, MG Road, Opp. Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium, New R & B Building, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520010.
• 3. Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
• 4. Deputy Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise, Visakhapatnam

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 a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the list dated 10-05-2018 and the Memo dated 04-08-2021 of the respondents as illegal, arbitrary and unconstitutional and consequently direct the respondents to stand by the selection of the petitioner as Excise Sub-Inspector (Zone I) in 2005

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IA NO: 1 OF 2021

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 not to disturb the Petitioner from his present post of Excise Inspector (Zone-I), pending disposal of WP 17331 of 2021, 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 earlier Orders of the High Court dated 17.08.2021 & 07.09.2021, 24.09.2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Srinivasa Rao Bodduluri Advocate for the Petitioner, and of GP for Services-I for Respondent No.1, Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for Respondent No.2, GP for Prohibition & Excise for Respondent No.3, and 4.

W.P. No. 17361 of 2021

Between :-

P.V. Narayana, S/o. P. Ramayya, Aged 46 years, Working as Sr. Accountant in Treasuries & Accounts, Ongole, Prakasam District.

$\dots$ Petitioner

AND

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. The Government of A.P., Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Revenue Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati.
• 4. The Director of Treasuries and Accounts, State of A.P., at Vijayawada, Krishna 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 to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list of the 1^st respondent and consequential Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the 2^nd respondent as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by retaining the Petitioner in the present post i.e., Senior Accountant in Zone-Ill.

I.A.No. 1 of 2021:-

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of W.P., the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in the present post i.e., Senior Accountant in Zone-III pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders of provisional revised selection list published on 10.5.2018 of the $1^{st}$ respondent and consequential Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of the $2^nd$ respondent, pending disposal of W.P.No. 17361 of 2021, on the file of the High Court.

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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 17-08-2021, 07.09.2021, 24.09.2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Vadapalli Ramesh, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy Standing Counsel for respondent No.1 and of the Govt. Pleader for Services-I for

W.P. NO: 17761 OF 2021

respondent Nos.2 to 4.

Between:

A Pushpa Latha, W/o K.Jayaram Naik, Aged 44 years, Working as Assistant Section Officer (TR & B), O/o Andhra Pradesh Secretariat, Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District

Petitioner

• AND
• 1. The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Represented by Its Chairman, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 2. The State of Andhra Pradesh, rep. by its Special Chief Secretary, General Administration (S.U.II) Department, Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District
• 3. The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Represented by Its Secretary, Vijayawada, Krishna 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 to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 and consequential Memo.No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the 2^nd respondent select list as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, dated 14-7-2021, retaining the Petitioner in the present post as Assistant Section Officer (TR & B), O/o Andhra Pradesh Secretariat Building;

IA NO: 1 OF 2021

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 in the present post as Assistant Section Officer (TR & B), O/o Andhra Pradesh Secretariat Building pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. A) Department of Andhra Pradesh i.e., 2^nd respondent, pending disposal of W.P.No.17761 of 2021, 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 19.08.2021, 24.09.2021 and 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri.K.R.Srinivas, Advocate for the Petitioner, Sri. N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for Respondent Nos.1 & 3 and learned GP for General Services-I for Respondent No.2.

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W.P. NO: 17781 OF 2021

Between:

Ponturu Deva Kumar, S/o. Syamo, Aged about 53 years, Extension Officer (PR and RD), O/o. Mandal Parishad Development Officer, M.P., Balijipeta Mandal, Vizianagaram District.

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. State of Andhra Pradesh, represented by its Principal Secretary, General Administration (Ser.) Department, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 2. The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, represented by its Secretary, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• 3. The Commissioner for Panchayat Raj and Rural, Employment, State of Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada, Krishna 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 to issue a writ, order or direction more in the nature of writ of Mandamus declaring the revised selection list prepared by the A.P.P.S.C., dated 10-5-2018 pursuant to Notification No. 10/99 in so far as re-allotting the petitioner to the post of Extension Officer (PR & RD) in Zone VI (State of Telangana) is concerned and the consequential instructions issued by the 1^st respondent in Memo.No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 to relieve the candidates pursuant to selection list dated 10-5-2018 is concerned as being illegal, arbitrary, unjust, contrary to the rules and violative of Articles 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India besides being contrary to the principle laid down by the Apex Court that settled things cannot be unsettled after a distance of time and consequently hold that the petitioner is entitled to continue as Executive Officer Grade-II (now Extension Officer (PR & RD)) in his present post and Zone with all consequential and attendant benefits.

IA NO: 1 OF 2021

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 retain and continue the petitioner as Executive Officer Grade-II (now Extension Officer (PR&RD)) in his present post and Zone without reference to the revised selection list prepared by the A.P.P.S.C., dated 10-5-2018 pursuant to Notification No. 10/99 in so far as re-allotting the petitioner to the post of Extension Officer (PR&RD) in Zone VI (State of Telangana) is concerned and the consequential instructions issued by the 1st respondent in Memo.No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021, pending disposal of WP 17781 of 2021, 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 earlier Orders of the High Court dated 19.08.2021, 24.09.2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of M/s.P Narasimha, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Services-I for the Respondent Nos.1 & 3, Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for Respondent No.2.

W.P. NO: 17782 OF 2021

Between:

B Pentan Naidu, S/o. Tata, aged about 50 years, Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, Suryaraopeta Circle, Vijayawada Krishna District.

...Petitioner

AND

• 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, represented by its Principal Secretary, General Administration (Ser.) Department, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi
• The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, represented by its Secretary, $\mathbf{2}$ Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Krishna District.
• The Commissioner for State Taxes, State of Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada, 3 Krishna District.

$... \ \textbf{Respondents}$

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 a writ, order or direction more in the nature of writ of Mandamus declaring the revised selection list prepared by the A.P.P.S.C., dated 10-5-2018 pursuant to Notification No. 10/99 in so far as re-allotting the petitioner from the post of Assistant Commercial Tax Officer in Zone II to Deputy Tahsildar in Zone II is concerned and the consequential instructions issued $1^st$ by the respondent Memo.No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 to relieve the candidates pursuant to selection list dated 10-5-2018 is concerned as being illegal, arbitrary, unjust, contrary to the rules and violative of Articles 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India besides being contrary to the principle laid down by the Apex Court that settled things cannot be unsettled after a distance of time and consequently hold that the petitioner is entitled to continue as Assistant Commercial Tax Officer (now Deputy Commercial Tax Officer) in his present post and Zone with all consequential and attendant benefits.

IA NO: 1 OF 2021

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 retain and continue the petitioner as Assistant Commercial Tax Officer (now Deputy Commercial Tax Officer) in Zone II without reference to the revised selection list prepared by the A.P.P.S.C., dated 10-5-2018 pursuant to Notification No.10/99 in so far as re-allotting the petitioner to the post of Deputy Tahsildar to Zone II is concerned and the consequential instructions issued by the 1^st respondent in Memo.No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021, pending disposal of WP 17782 of 2021, 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 earlier Orders of the High Court dated 19.08.2021 24.09.2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of M/s.P Narasimha, Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Services-I for Respondent Nos.1 & 3, and Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.2.

W.P. NO: 17819 OF 2021

Between:

Lakshmi Ravindra Bheema, S/o. B.V. Koteswara Rao, Age 47 years, Working as Sub- Registrar of Coop. Societies, O/o. Divisional Coop.Officer- Michilipatnam, Cooperative Department, R/o. Machilipatnam.

AND

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R& B
• Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Chief Secretary to Government A.p.Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by it's the Commissioner of Cooperation & Registrar of Coop, Societies, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.

...Respondents

...Petitioner

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 order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7- 2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list along with Memo No.

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1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the 2^nd respondent as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021, retaining the Petitioner in the present post as Sub Registrar (Asst-Registrar) of Coop. Societies in II zone.

IA NO: 1 OF 2021

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/s in the present post pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. A) Department of Andhra Pradesh, pending disposal of WP 17819 of 2021, 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 earlier Orders of the High Court dated 24.08.2021 24.09.2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Rangarajula Rajasekhara Rao, Advocate for the Petitioner, Šri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.1, GP for Services-I for Respondent Nos.2 to $4$ .

W.P. NO: 18054 OF 2021

Between:

Padmaja Gurigundla, D/o.G.Ramappa, Age 50 years, Working as Junior. Employment Officer, O/o. Dist Employment, Exchange-Chittur, Department of Employment and Training, R/o Chittur

Petitioner

AND

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R and B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by it's the Director, of Employment and training, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

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 order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list along with Memo No. $1112077$ /Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the 2^nd respondent as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021, retaining the Petitioner in the present post as Junior, Employment Officer in Employment and Training Department in Zone-IV

IA NO: 1 OF 2021

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/s in the present post pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. A) Department of Andhra Pradesh, pending disposal of WP 18054 of 2021, 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 Orders of High Court dated 25-08-2021, 24-09-2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Harinath Reddy Somagutta Advocate for the Petitioner, Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy Standing Counsel for Respondent No.1, GP FOR GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT for Respondent No.2, GP FOR EMPLOYEMENT for Respondent No.3.

W.P. NO: 18056 OF 2021

Between:

Annepu Dhanunjaya Rao, S/o.Harinarayana, Age 47 years, Working as Executive Officer (P.R), (Panchayat Secretary Gr I), O/o.Grama Panchayat Secretary- Pedagadi, R/o.Visakhapatnam.

AND

Petitioner

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R and B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by it's the Commissioner of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

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 an order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Honourable Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Honourable Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list along with Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the 2nd respondent as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Honourable Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021, retaining the Petitioner in the present post as Executive Officer P.R(Panchayat Secretary Gr I) Pachayat Raj Department in Zone-I

IA NO: 1 OF 2021

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/s in the present post pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. A) Department of Andhra Pradesh, pending disposal of WP 18056 of 2021, 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 Orders 25-08-2021, 24-09-2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Harinath Reddy Somagutta Advocate for the Petitioner, Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy Standing Counsel for Respondent No.1, GP for General Administration Department for Respondent No.2, GP for Panchayat Raj for Respondent No.3.

W.P. NO: 18091 OF 2021 Between:

Mahesh Kumar Vukkum, S/o. Satyanarayana Rao, Age 49 years, Working as Deputy Asst-Commissioner of state Taxes, O/o. The Assistant Commissioner (State Tax), Rajahmundry, East Godavari District.

Petitioner

AND

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Chief Secretary to Government A. P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by it's the Joint Commissioner of State Taxes, Commercial Taxes Department, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

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 a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No, 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 and consequential Memo. No. $1112077$ /Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the 2^nd respondent select list as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021, retaining the Petitioner in the present post Deputy Asst Commissioner of state Taxes, in II

IA NO: 1 OF 2021

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/s in the present post i.e., Deputy Asst-Commissioner of state Taxes, in II, pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders Memo.<br>No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. A) Department of Andhra Pradesh i.e., $2^nd$ respondent, pending disposal of WP 18091 of 2021, 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 Orders of High Court dated 25-08-2021, 24-09-2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Vadapalli Ramesh, Advocate for the Petitioner, Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for Respondent No.1, GP for General Administration Department for Respondent No.2 and 3, GP for Commercial Tax for Respondent No.4.

W.P. No. 18100 of 2021 Between:

Paravada Syamala Devi, D/o. Satyanarayana, Aged 48 years, Working as Senior Auditor, O/o. Asst-Audit Officer-Kakinada, State Audit Department, R/o. Kakinada.

....Petitioner

AND

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, Rand B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Chief Secretary to Government, A. P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati.
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Director, State Audit Department, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.

....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 order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list along with Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the $2^{nd}$ respondent as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021, retaining the Petitioner in the present Post as Senior Auditor in II zone.

I.A. No. 1 of 2021 :-

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of W.P., the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in the present post pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. A) Department of Andhra Pradesh, pending disposal of WP 18100 of 2021, 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 Orders of High Court dated 26-08-2021, 24-09-2021 and 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of S. Harinath Reddy, Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for respondent No.1 and of the Govt. Pleader for General Administration Department on behalf of respondent Nos.2 & 3 and of the Govt. Pleader for Finance on behalf of respondent No.4.

W.P.NO: 18146 OF 2021 Between:

Allavarapu B.V.S.B Srinivas, S/o. Satyanarayana, 48 years, Working as Deputy Collector, O/o. the Dist Collector, Kakinada R/o. Amalapuram. Andhra Pradesh.

AND

..... Petitioner

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, rep. by its Secretary R and B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. The Government of A.P., Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Revenue Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 4. The Chief Commissioner of Land Administration, A.P., Amaravathi, Vijayawada.
• 5. The District Collector, Nellore, Nellore 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 to issue an order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon.ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon.ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by retaining the petitioner in the present post.

IA NO: 1 OF 2021

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 in the present post pending implementation of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders in Memo No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04-8-2021 of the 2^nd respondent, Pending disposal of WP 18146 of 2021, 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 Orders of High Court dated 25-08-2021, 24-09-2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Dr. K Lakshmi Narasimha Advocate for the Petitioner and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy SC for APPSC for Respondent no.1 and GP for General Administration Department for the Respondent for R.2 and GP for Revenue for R3 to R.5.

W.P. NO: 18168 OF 2021

Between:

Subramaniyam Revathi, D/o. C.A Subramaniyam, Age 47 years, Working as Asst-Prohibition and Excise Superintendent. Asst-Manager at APSBCL on deputation, O/o.A.P.S.B.C.L. IML Depot- Madanapally, R/o.Chittur

Petitioner

AND

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R and B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Spl. Chief Secretary, Revenue (Excise) Department, Secretariat, Velgapudi.
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by it's the Commissioner, Prohibition and Excise Department, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

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 order, direction or Writ more Particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus' or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list along with Memo No.

1112077/Ser.Al2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the 2^nd respondent as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021, retaining the Petitioner in the present post as Asst Prohibition and Excise Superintendent Prohibition and Excise Department in Zone-IV

IA NO: 1 OF 2021

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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/s in the present post pending implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders Memo No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. A) Department of Andhra Pradesh, pending disposal of WP 18168 of 2021, on the file of the High Court.

The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the affidavit filed herein and Orders of High Court dated 25-08-2021, 24-09-2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Harinath Reddy Somagutta Advocate for the Petitioner, and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy for the Respondent No.1, GP for General Administration Department for Respondent No.2 and 3, GP for Excise for Respondent No.4.

W.P. NO: 18169 OF 2021

Between:

Presingu Sreenivasa Mahesh, S/o.Ramana Rao, Aged 48 years, Working as Assistant Labour Officer, O/o. The Assistant Labour Officer Circle 2, Kakinada, R/o.Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.

Petitioner

AND

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road., Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi
• 3. The Government of A.P. Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Labour Factories Boilers and Insurance Medical Services Department, Secretariat.
• 4. The Spl. Commissioner, of Labour Factories Boilers and Insurance Medical Services Department-Vijayawada, State of Andhra Pradesh.

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 order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter and spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (C) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil Appeal No. 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC. Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10-5-2018 select list as nonest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by retaining the petitioner in the present post

IA NO: 1 OF 2021

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 the present post pending implementation of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders in Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4-8-2021 of the 2^nd respondent, pending disposal of WP 18169 of 2021, 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 dt 25.8.2021 & 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Harinath Reddy Somagutta, Advocate for the Petitioner, and of Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.1, GP for General Administration Department for Respondent No.2, and GP for Labour for Respondent No.3 and 4.

W.P. NO: 19128 OF 2021

Between:

Gundala Vijaya Bhaskar, S/o, Erikalaiah, Age 50 years, Working as Divisional Panchayat Raj, O/o. Dist. Panchayat Officer and YSR Kadapa, Department of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, R/o. Kadapa.

Petitioner

AND

• 1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Rep. by its Secretary, R & B Buildings, Bandar Road, Vijayawada.
• 2. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Chief Secretary to Government A.P.Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 3. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to General Administration Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi.
• 4. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its the Commissioner of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

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 order, direction or Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ to declare that the respondents are duty bound to implement in letter spirit of the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 in Contempt Petition (c) No. 1700 of 2017 in Civil appeal No 5099 of 2006 and batch by undertaking a precise exercise of identifying the vacancies meant for the recruitment to Group-II Services under Notification No. 10/1999 as ordered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India apportioning them to all the six zones of erstwhile State of A.P. as per the Presidential Order and to publish the select list for such vacancies as per law by following the relevant procedures under Rule 7 of PSC Procedure Rules and to set aside the 10/5/2018 select list along with Memo No. 1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 4/8/2021 of the 3rd respondent as honest in the eye of law and contrary to the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, dated 14/7/2021, retaining the Petitioner in the present post as Divisional Panchayat Officer in IV zone;

IA NO: 1 OF 2021

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/s in the present post pending implementation of the Hon'ble, Supreme Court of India dated 14-7-2021 by suspending the impugned orders Memo. No.1112077/Ser.A/2020, dated 04.08.2021 of General Administration (Ser. A) Department of Andhra Pradesh, pending disposal of W.P.No.19128 of 2021, 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 3.9.2021 and 20-10-2021 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri.S.Harinath Reddy Advocate for the Petitioner, Sri. N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for the Respondent No.1, GP for General Administration for Respondent Nos.2 & 3 and GP for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, for Respondent No.4.

ORDER :-

Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, learned Standing Counsel for APPSC states that the counter filed in W.P.No.16858 of 2021 is to be treated as the counter in all the writ petitions. Similarly, the learned Government Pleader for Services-I states that the counter filed in W.P.No.16858 of 2021 is the common counter in the entire batch of the matters. Both of them assert that service is completed on the counsels for the petitioners. Therefore, the petitioners are given two weeks time i.e., till 17.11.2021 to file their rejoinder.

List the matters for hearing on 22.11.2021 in the motion list. The hearing will proceed on a day to day basis. All the counsels should therefore be prepared.

Interim orders granted earlier in all these matters are extended until further orders.

Sd/- B. Chitti Joseph ASSISTANT REGISTRAR

for ASSISTANT REGISTRAR

//TRUE COPY//

To

• 1. One CC to Sri. Srinivasa Rao Bodduluri, Advocate [OPUC]
• 2. One CC to Sri.A Sumanth, Advocate [OPUC]
• 3. One CC to Sri Dr. K. Lakshmi Narasimha, Advocate(OPUC)
• 4. One CC to Sri P Narasimha, Advocate [OPUC]
• 5. One CC to Sri Harinath Reddy Somagutta Advocate (OPUC)
• 6. One CC to Sri.K.R.Srinivas, Advocate (OPUC)
• 7. One CC to Sri Srinivasa Rao Bodduluri, Advocate (OPUC)
• 8. One CC to M/s. Kavitha Gottipati, Advocate (OPUC)
• 9. One CC to Sri R Rajasekhar Rao, Advocate [OPÚC]
• 10. One CC to Sri Ravi Kondaveeti, Advocate(OPUC)
• 11. One CC to Sri Vadapalli Ramesh, Advocate (OPUC)
• 12. One CC to Sri P Sai Surya Teja, Advocate (OPUC)
• 13. One CC to Sri. Thandava Yogesh, Advocate [OPUC]
• 14. Two CCs to GP for General Administration, High Court of Andhra Pradesh. $[OUT]$
• 15. Two CCs to GP for State Taxes, High Court of AP [OUT]
• 16. Two CCs to GP for Commercial Tax, High Court of A.P., at Amaravati (OUT)
• 17. Two CCs to GP for Services-I, High Court of AP [OUT]
• 18. Two CCs to GP for Prohibition & Excise, High Court of A.P., at Amaravati (OUT)
• 19. Two CCs to GP for Finance, High Court of AP. [OUT]
• 20. Two CCs to GP for Employment, High Court of AP [OUT]
• 21. Two CCs to GP for Panchayat Raj, High Court of AP. [OUT]
• 22. Two CCs to GP for Labour, High Court of A.P., at Amaravati (OUT)
• 23. Two CCs to GP for Revenue, High Court of A.P., at Amaravati (OUT)
• 24. Two CCs to Sri N.A. Ramachandra Murthy, Standing Counsel for APPSC, High Court of AP [OUT] 25. One spare copy

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HIGH COURT

DVSS.J

DATE: 03-11-2021

NOTE: LIST THE MATTERS FOR HEARING ON 22.11.2021 IN THE MOTION LIST

ORDER

MAIN CASE NOs.: WP/17750/2021 WP/14706/2021 WP/14801/2021

WP/14802/2021 WP 16641/2021 WP 16643/2021 WP 16663/2021 WP/16669/2021

WP/17011/2021 WP/17056/2021 WP/17058/2021 WP/17078/2021 WP/17081/2021

WP/17086/2021 WP/17101/2021 WP/17102/2021 WP/17103/2021 WP/17104/2021 WP/17107/2021 WP/17108/2021 WP/17111/2021 WP/17113/2021 WP/17137/2021 WP/17144/2021 WP/17146/2021

WP/17148/2021 WP/17152/2021 WP/17170/2021 WP/17175/2021 WP/17181/2021 WP/17196/2021 WP/17197/2021 WP/17203/2021 WP/17231/2021 WP/17236/2021 WP/17268/2021 WP/17283/2021 WP/17299/2021 WP/17302/2021 WP/17306/2021 WP/17330/2021 WP/17331/2021 WP/17361/2021 WP 17761/2021 WP/17781/2021 WP/17782/2021 WP/17819/2021 WP/18054/2021 WP 18056/2021 WP/18091/2021 WP/18100/2021 WP/18146/2021 WP/18168/2021 WP/18169/2021 WP/19128/2021