Where a statutory alternative remedy of revision is available against an administrative order, the court may direct the aggrieved party to pursue that remedy while granting interim protection to maintain the status quo.

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 toPleased to issue a Writ or direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 3RD respondent, in issuing proceedings vide D.Dis.No.D2(B)/2212/2025 dated 01.05.2026, deleted the entries in respect of land in Sy.No. 224 an extent of Ac. 8.26 situated at Hampapuram Village, Rapthadu Mandal, Ananthapuramu District., is illegal, arbitrary and violation of principles of natural justice and consequently set aside the same and pass

IA NO: 1 OF 2026

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased pleased to suspend the videoperation of proceedings issued by the 3RD respondent, D.Dis.No.D2(B)/2212/2025 dated 01.05.2026, deleted the entries in respect of land in Sy.No. 224 an extent of Ac. 8.26 situated at Hampapuram Village, Rapthadu Mandal, Ananthapuramu District.,and pass

The Court made the following ORDER:

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Assistant Government Pleader appearing for the respondent Nos. 1 to 4.

2. The issuance of notice to the 5th respondent is dispensed with as no prejudice would cause to it even if it is disposed of in its absence.

3. This Writ Petition is filed questioning the order of the 3rd respondent dated 01.05.2026 in allowing the appeal of the 5th respondent.

4. The learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners herein are the respondents before the 3rd respondent. In the absence of assailing the order of the 4th respondent, the 3rd respondent entertained the appeal preferred by the 5th respondent, contrary to the law and facts.

5. On the other hand, the learned Assistant Government Pleader appearing for the respondent Nos.1 to 4, submits that the impugned order of the 3rd respondent dated 01.05.2026 is an appealable order by way of revision before the Joint Collector, Ananthapuramu, within 30 days from the date of receipt of the said order and if the revision is filed by the petitioners herein, the same will be considered by the revisional authority, following the due procedure.

6. In view of the above said facts and circumstances, the petitioners are permitted to file revision before the Joint Collector, Ananthapuramu, within the limitation period against the impugned order of the 3rd respondent dated 01.05.2026, by enclosing all the necessary documents in support of their claim. On receipt of such revision from the petitioners, the revisional authority/ the Joint Collector, Ananthapuramu, is directed to consider and dispose of the same strictly in accordance with law, by hearing all the parties concerned, including the petitioners and the 5th respondent, upon verification of the records and the subject land, appropriate decision shall be taken on its own merits, as expeditiously as possible, preferably, within a period of four (04) months thereafter. Pending the revision, there shall be an order of status-quo as on today to be maintained with respect to the subject land covered under the impugned order of the 3rd respondent dated 01.05.2026. In default of filing the revision by the petitioners, the interim protection granted by this Court stands automatically vacated.

7. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

As a sequel, Interlocutory Applications pending, if any, shall stand closed.