Back
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI
Sri Justice Subba Reddy Satti, J
S. Nagamanemma – Appellant
Versus
State Of Andhra Pradesh – Respondent
ORDER :
(SUBBA REDDY SATTI, J.)
Since the issues involved in the above writ petitions are interrelated, they are disposed of by this common order.
2. W.P.No.26984 of 2024 is filed impugning G.O.Rt.No.729, Agriculture & Cooperation (AGRI.I) Department, dated 14.11.2024 issued by the Special Chief Secretary to the Government i.e. respondent No.1, posting one Smt. D.M.F. Vijaya Kumari, DDA/DPM, NTR District (APCNF) as in-charge District Agriculture Officer (DAO), NTR District, with immediate effect and further directing the Director of Agriculture of Andhra Pradesh, to post the petitioner in a non-focal post, immediately due to the allegations levelled against her, as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India.
3. W.P.No.29759 of 2024 is filed impugning G.O.Rt.No.766, Agriculture and Operation (Vig.I) Department, dated 11.12.2024 issued by respondent No.1 i.e. Special Chief Secretary to the Government of A.P., suspending the petitioner in exercise of powers conferred under Rule 8 (1) of the Andhra Pradesh Civil Services (CCA) Rules, 1991 (for short 'the Rules'), as illegal and arbitrary.
4. The facts, in brief, are that the petitioner was appointed
The court upheld the legality of government orders regarding the appointment of an in-charge officer and suspension, finding no arbitrariness or illegality based on inquiry reports.
Judicial review of administrative actions is limited; transfers and suspensions are permissible unless proven to be mala fide or against established guidelines.
Point of Law : Service Law – Charge sheet - At the charge sheet stage, the Court will not go into the correctness of the charges. It is for the Inquiry Officer who has been appointed by the Disciplin....
The court ruled that suspension orders must adhere to legal standards and cannot be arbitrary, emphasizing the need for proper justification and adherence to procedural rules.
Transfers in public service can be made on administrative grounds without detailed justification, provided they do not violate statutory rules or are made in bad faith.
Point of law: seriousness and gravity of the misconduct contemplated to be enquired into and the material i.e., voice messages along with the complaint by the complainant Anil Proddaturu and recordin....
An indispensable Tool for Legal Professionals, Endorsed by Various High Court and Judicial Officers
Please visit our Training & Support
Center or Contact Us for assistance
Scan Me!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
For Daily Legal Updates, Join us on :
Back to top
