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2026 Supreme(Online)(AP) 1191

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI
Maheswara Rao Kuncheam, J
K.Uma – Appellant
Versus
The State of Andhra Pradesh – Respondent
WRIT PETITION NO: 21313/2017



Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Taddi Nageswara Rao
For the Respondents: GP for Social Welfare (AP)

A writ petition may be closed without further adjudication if the primary relief sought, such as re-engagement in service, has already been achieved through interim orders of the court.

Headnote:The petitioner filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India challenging the termination of service from the post of Anganwadi worker via Proceedings No. 03/2017 dated 17.05.2017. It was contended that the termination was arbitrary, illegal, and contrary to the principles of natural justice. The court observed that the petitioner had already been re-engaged into service pursuant to interim orders dated 29.06.2017. The primary issue was whether the termination order should be set aside. The counsel for the petitioner submitted that since the petitioner was re-engaged into service by virtue of the interim orders, no further orders from the court were required in the present matter. the writ petition is closed.

Table of Content
1. challenge to termination of service on grounds of violation of natural justice. (Para 1 , 2)
2. closure of proceedings when relief is achieved via interim orders. (Para 3 , 4 , 5 , 6)

(Special Original Jurisdiction)

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 toto issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the impugned order passed by the 5th respondent vide Proceedings No. 03/2017 dated 17.05.2017, terminating the service of the petitioner from the post of Anganwadi worker of Vastrapuri Colony, Anganwadi Centre, Code No. 85, ICDS Rajam, Srikakulam District is arbitrary, illegal, against principles of natural justice and without jurisdiction and consequently set aside the same

Counsel for the Petitioner:

1. TADDI NAGESWARA RAO

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

1. GP FOR SOCIAL WELFARE (AP)

The court made the following ORDER

The writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking the following main prayer:

“…..declaring the impugned order passed by the 5th respondent vide Proceedings No. 03/2017 dated 17.05.2017, terminating the service of the petitioner from the post of Anganwadi worker of Vastrapuri Colony, Anganwadi Centre, Code No. 85, ICDS Rajam, Srikakulam District is arbitrary, illegal, against principles of natural justice and without jurisdiction and consequently set aside the same…..”

2. The substratum of the writ petition is that the petitioner challenged termination proceedings dated 17.05.2017 issued by the 5th respondent without complying the principles of natural justice.

3. At the time of considering the matter, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that by virtue of interim orders dated 29.06.2017 passed by this Court, the petitioner was re-engaged to the post of Anganwadi Worker at Vastrapuri Colony, Anganwadi Centre, Code No.85, ICDS Rajam, Srikakulam District. In view of same, he submits that no further orders are required in the present writ petition.

4. Learned Assistant Government Pleader for Social Welfare is present.

5. Recording the above submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner was re-engaged into service, the writ petition is closed.

6. There shall be no order as to costs. As a sequel, all pending applications shall stand closed.

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