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2026 Supreme(Online)(AP) 17565

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI
Gannamaneni Ramakrishna Prasad, J
Kola S.V. Balaji Rao – Appellant
Versus
The State of Andhra Pradesh – Respondent
WRIT PETITION NO: 7414 OF 2026



Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: V S K Rama Rao
For the Respondents: GP FOR HOME, GP FOR REVENUE, A S C BOSE, GP MUNCIPAL ADMN AND URBAN DEV AP

The court disposed of the writ petition upon being satisfied that the municipal authorities complied with the court's directions to remove a statue causing obstruction in front of the petitioner's gate and relocated it to a suitable place.

Headnote:(A) Writ Jurisdiction - Compliance of Court Directions - Removal of obstruction - When the court is satisfied through written instructions and photographs that an obstruction (statue) has been removed and relocated with due respect, the petition is liable to be disposed of. (Para 4, 5)

(B) Procedural Compliance - Verification of Action - Confirmation by the petitioner's counsel that the obstruction has been cleared serves as a basis for the court to conclude the proceedings. (Para 6)

Issues: Whether the directions of the court regarding the removal of the statue causing obstruction in front of the petitioner's gate had been duly complied with by the respondents.

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1. verification of compliance with court orders through official instructions and evidence. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4)
2. court's satisfaction and petitioner's confirmation regarding the removal of obstruction. (Para 5 , 6)
3. disposal of the writ petition upon successful compliance of directions. (Para 7 , 8 , 9)

The Court made the following ORAL ORDER:

Heard Sri V.S.K. Rama Rao, learned Counsel for the Writ Petitioner appearing through online, Sri B. Ramesh, learned Assistant Government Pleader for Revenue, Sri S. Vijaya Kumar, learned Counsel appearing on behalf of Sri A.S.C. Bose, learned Standing Counsel for Municipal Corporations, Sri Mortha Srinu Babu learned Assistant Government Pleader for Municipal Administration and Urban Development and Smt. Jayanthi, learned Government Pleader for Home.

2. In compliance with the Order of this Court dated 09.04.2026, the needful has been done.

3. Sri S. Vijaya Kumar, learned Counsel appearing on behalf of Sri A.S.C. Bose, learned Standing Counsel for Municipal Corporations has submitted the Written Instructions along with two Photographs furnished by the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Rajamahendravaram dated 21.04.2026. Sri B. Ramesh, learned Assistant Government Pleader for Revenue has also submitted the Written Instructions furnished by the District Collector, dated 22.04.2026. Smt. Jayanthi, learned Government Pleader for Home has also submitted the Written Instructions furnished by the Inspector of Police, Rajahmundry III Town UPS along with the copies of FIR No.177 & 178 of 2026. The same are taken on record.

4. The Written Instructions from the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Rajamahendravaram, indicates that the Statue of Sri Baba Saheb Ambedkar had been removed from the subject area with utmost care and due respect and had placed the Statue in a secure and suitable place that befits the Honour and dignity of the great personality. The Commissioner further stated that the Statue has been covered with new white cloth and handled safely. The Photographs furnished along with the Written Instructions would disclose that the Statue has been removed, the platform has been demolished in the subject area and that the Statue has been placed safely and securely on a platform near water tank, Vidyanagar.

5. Having regard to these facts, this Court is of the view that the directions of this Court have been duly complied with and no further consideration is necessary.

6. Sri V.S.K. Rama Rao, learned Counsel for the Writ Petitioner appearing through online also confirmed this position that the obstruction infront of the gate of the Writ Petitioner has been cleared.

7. Having so recorded, this Writ Petition is disposed of as it does not require further consideration. However, the F.I.R Nos.177 & 178 of 2026 dated 21.04.2026 registered in Rajahmundry III Town UPS shall be taken to their logical end.

8. With these observations and directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed. No order as to costs.

9. Interlocutory Applications, if any, stand closed in terms of this order.

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