APHC010017262018

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

AT AMARAVATI [3333]
(Special Original Jurisdiction)

MONDAY, THE 20th DAY OF JULY 2026

PRESENT

THE HONOURABLE SMT JUSTICE [Link]

WRIT PETITION NOS: 1024, 834, 692, 608, 600, 266/2018 & 42732, 42998,
44246, 44249, 44251, 44935, 44557 of 2017

WRIT PETITION NO: 1024/2018

Between:

1. P SRINIVASULA REDDY, S/O P.C. VENKATA SUBBA REDDY, AGED

39 YEARS, ACADEMIC CONSULTANT / TEACHING ASSISTANT,
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING, YSR ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF YOGI VEMANA
UNIVERSITY, PRODDATUR, KADAPA DISTRICT

2. [Link], S/O N. VENKATA SUBBAIAH, AGED 33 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT, ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND
ENGINEERING, YSR ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF YOGI VEMANA
UNIVERSITY, PRODDATUR, KADAPA DISTRICT

3. [Link] RANI, D/O K. RAMAKRISHNUDU, AGED 45 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT, ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND
ENGINEERING, YSR ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF YOGI VEMANA
UNIVERSITY, PRODDATUR, KADAPA DISTRICT

4. [Link], S/O D. PEDDA NAGA HUSSAINI AGED 31 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT, ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND
ENGINEERING, YSR ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF YOGI VEMANA
UNIVERSITY, PRODDATUR, KADAPA DISTRICT
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5. G VEENA, D/O G. NAGESWARA RAO, AGED 31 YEARS, ACADEMIC

CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, YSR
ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF YOGI VEMANA UNIVERSITY,
PRODDATUR, KADAPA DISTRICT

6. [Link] SWAMI REDDY, S/O C. MUNI REDDY, AGED 31 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT, ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND
COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING, YSR ENGINEERING COLLEGE
OF YOGI VEMANA UNIVERSITY, PRODDATUR, KADAPA DISTRICT

7. V SIVA SILPA, D/O V. SIVA MOHAN REDDY, AGED 33 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT, ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF METALLURGY AND MATERIAL
TECHNOLOGY, YSR ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF YOGI VEMANA
UNIVERSITY, PRODDATUR, KADAPA DISTRICT

8. [Link], D/O G. VEERA RAGHAVA REDDY, AGED 37 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND
ENGINEERING, YSR ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF YOGI VEMANA
UNIVERSITY, PRODDATUR, KADAPA DISTRICT

9. GRACE JEMIMAH, D/O B. SURENDRANATH, AGED 27 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT, ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND
ENGINEERING, YSR ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF YOGI VEMANA
UNIVERSITY, PRODDATUR, KADAPA DISTRICT

...PETITIONER(S)

AND

1. YSR ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF YOGI VEMANA UNIVERSITY

YVU, PRODDATUR, KADAPA DISTRICT, REPRESENTED BY ITS
REGISTRAR

2. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL

SECRETARY, HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT,
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VELAGAPUDI, GURITUR DISTRICT, AP

3. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL

SECRETARY, FINANCE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT,
VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT

4. UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION, BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR

MARG, NEW DELHI - 110002, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY

...RESPONDENT(S):

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 to grant appropriate relief more in the nature of Writ of Mandamus
under Article 226 of the Constitution of India declaring the action of the
Respondents in not paying minimum time scale and other benefits to the
Petitioners attached to the post of Assistant Professor as per revised pay
scales applicable to regular Assistant Professors working under the 1st
Respondents University, i.e. Rs.21,600/ plus 132 per cent D.A., in terms of
[Link] No.38 dated 23.06.2016, as arbitrary, illegal, discriminatory and
unconstitutional violating Article 14 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India apart
from violating Article 41 of the Constitution of India and contrary to the
principle of law laid down by the Honorable Supreme Court in case of State of
Punjab and others V Jagjit Singh and others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC
738, and issue consequential directions, directing the Respondents to
forthwith pay minimum time scale and other benefits to the Petitioners
attached to the post of regular Assistant Professor as per revised pay scales
applicable to regular Assistant Professors, working in the 1st Respondents
University in terms of [Link].38 dated 23.06.2016 and also taking into
account the and also taking into account the principle of law laid down by the
Honorable Supreme Court in case of State of Punjab and others V. Jagith
Sing and Others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC 738, with effect from the date
of their initial appointment with all other consequential benefits and pass

IA NO: 1 OF 2018

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 forthwith pay minimum time scale and other
benefits to the Petitioners attached to the post of regular Assistant Professor
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as per revised pay scales applicable to regular Assistant Professors working

in the 1st Respondent‟s University, i.e. Rs.21,600/- plus 132 per cent D.A., in
terms of [Link]. No.38 dated 23.06.2016, and also taking into account the
principle of law laid down by the Honorable Supreme Court in case of State of
Punjab and others V. Jagith Singh and Others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC
738, and continue the Petitioner‟s services without any break pending disposal
of the writ petition.

IA NO: 2 OF 2018

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
be pleased to direct the respondents to forthwith pay minimum time scale and
other benefits to the petitioners attached to the post of regular assistant
professor as per revised pay scales applicable to regular assistant professors
working in the 1st respondents university i.e.,Rs 21,600 plus 132 per cent
D.A., in terms of [Link].38 dated 23-06-2016 and also taking onto account
the principle of law laid down by the Honorable Supreme Court in case of
State Of Punjab and Others [Link] Singh and Other reported in 2016
INDLAW SC 738 and continue the petitioners services without any break
pending disposal of the writ petition

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
Pleased to vacate the interim order dated 5-1-2018 passed by this Homnble
court in IA. 1/2018 in the writ petition no 1024/2018 in the interest of justice
and pass

Counsel for the Petitioner(S):

1. P V KRISHNAIAH

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

1. PASALA PONNA RAO SC FOR UGC

2. GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING (AP)

3. .
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WRIT PETITION NO: 834/2018

Between:

1. CHEBROLU SRUJANA,, D/O [Link], AGED 30 YEARS,

[Link].3-89, SRINILAYAM, DESAPATRUNIPALEM, PARAVADA,
VISAKHAPATNAM - 531021

2. ESTHER SUNANDA BANDARU, G4, TSRLD APARTMENTS, OPP.

ZION CHURCH, ISUKATHOTA, VISAKHAPATNAM.

3. GARAPATI SRIDEVI, [Link]. 6-15-11, ESTPOINT COLONY,

CHINNAS WALTAIR, VISAKHAPATNAM530017.

4. SOLUMY KOTTUGUMMADA, [Link]. 4-62-6, LAWSONS BAY

COLONY, VISAKHAPATNAM - 530017

5. MADHUPADA NAGAVALLI, SRI KRISHNA APARTMENT, GF-1, JR

NAGAR, VENKOJIPALEM, VISAKHAPATNAM - 530022.

6. GOLLAPALLI SHALOM, GAZETED OFFICERS COLONY,

MADDIPALEM, VISAKHAPATNAM-530022

7. JANNAVARAPU PRAVEENA, PLOT NO. 83, D. NO. 50-5215/11, N E

LAYOUT, SEETHAMMADHARA, VISAKHAPATNAM - 530013.

8. MADHURI SAILAJA JAMPANA, FLAT NO. 215, A-2, BLOCK,

VAISHAKHI SKYLINE APARTMENTS, 100 FEET ROAD, YENDADA,
VISAKHAPATNAM- 530017

9. ARAVINDA SHILPA KONATHALA,, [Link]. 57-4-53/2, DURGA

NAGAR, KANCHARAPALEM, VISAKHAPATNAM - 530008

10. MADEY DIVYA, FLAT NO. G2, CITIZENS APARTMENT,

SHIVAJIPALEM ROAD, ISUKATHOTA, VISAKHAPATNAM-530017

11. MADDI REVATHI, [Link]. 4-22-8/A, CHINNIPILLI VAARI STREET,

PEDAWALTAIR, VISAKHAPATNAM - 530017.

12. PARIMI KRISHNA BHARATHI, [Link]. 4-58-2/10/1, MIG-78,

LAWSON'S BAY COLONY, VISAKHAPATNAM -530017

13. SIRRISOLLA RAMA DEVI,, JAMMADEVIPETA,(POST) MADUGULA

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(MANDAL), VISAKHAPATNAM - 531027

14. SUNKARA UDAYA KEERTHI, FLA NO. 201, BHARADWAJA

RESIDENCY, PITHAPURAM COLONY, VISAKHAPANAM - 530003.

15. KOMMA SANTHOSH ARUN KUMAR, SRI GAJANAN FORT, FLAT

NO. 408, SHANTHINAGAR, NAD KOTHA ROAD, VISAKHAPATNAM-
530009

16. SANJAY SAMANTH MANTHENA, PLOT NO. 36, ROAD NO. 1,

PADMAVATHI NAGAR, DHARMAPURI ROAD, VIZIANAGARAM.

...PETITIONER(S)

AND

1. ANDHRA UNIVERSITY, [Link] ITS REGISTRAR,

VISAKHAPATANAM-530 003

2. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH REP BY SECRETARY, HIGHER

EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DIST.

...RESPONDENT(S):

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 any writ, order or direction particularly one in the nature of
WRITE OF MANDAMUS declaring the action of the respondent university in
not absorbing the petitioners into the cadre posts of faculty in the category of
Assistant Professors as arbitrary and illegal, offending Article 14 and 16 of the
constitution of India, and consequently direct the respondents to absorb the
Petitioners into the regular service of the respondent forthwith w.e.f. the date
of their joining in the category of Assistant professors with all consequential
fixation of pay and benefits and also extend their remuneration on par with
regularly appointed Assistant Professor in terms of Para 13.1 of UGC
Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other
Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the
Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education, 2010

IA NO: 1 OF 2018
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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
For the reasons stated in the affidavit filed in support of the above writ petition
it is hereby prayed that this Hon'bleCourt may be pleased may be pleased to
direct the 1st Respondent University to continue the Petitioners as Teaching
Associates in service in the 1st Respondent University pending disposal of the
above writ petition and pass such other order or orders may deem fit and
proper in the circumstances of the case.

IA NO: 2 OF 2018

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
For the reasons stated in the affidavit filed in support of the above Writ Petition
it is hereby prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to direct the
Respondents to pay minimum time scale and allowances on par with regularly
appointed Assistant Professor in terms of Para 13.1 of UGC Regulations on
Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Saff
in Universities and Colleges and measures for the maintenance of Standards
in Higher Education, 2010 pending disposal of the above writ petition and
pass such other order or orders may deems fit and proper in the
circumstances of the case.

IA NO: 1 OF 2024

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 grant leave receive the additional counter affidavit copies on
record by allowing the leave petition/delay petition in the above writ petition
and pass

Counsel for the Petitioner(S):

1. A V S LAXMI

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

1. V SAI KUMAR

WRIT PETITION NO: 692/2018

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Between:

1. K. GANESH BABU, OCC. ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/ TEACHING

ASSISTANT/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF
POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, SV
UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATHI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT 517 502, A.P.

...PETITIONER

AND

1. SRI VENKATESWARA UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATHI CHITOOR

DISTRICT, REPRESENTED BY ITS REGISTRAR

2. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL

SECRETARY, HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT,
VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT, AP

3. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL

SECRETARY, FINANCE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT,
VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT

4. UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION, BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR

MARG, NEW DELHI - 110 002 REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY

...RESPONDENT(S):

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 grant appropriate relief more in the nature of Writ of Mandamus
under Article 226 of the Constitution of India declaring the action of the
Respondents in not paying minimum time scale and other benefits to the
Petitioners attached to the post of Assistant Professor as per revised pay
scales applicable to regular Assistant Professors working under the 1st
Respondents University, i.e. Rs.21,600/- plus 132 per cent D.A., in terms of
[Link] No.38 dated 27.06.2016, as arbitrary, illegal, discriminatory and
unconstitutional violating Article 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India
apart from violating Article 41 of the Constitution of India and contrary to the
principle of law laid down by the Honble Supreme Court in case of State of
Punjab and others V Jagjit Singh and others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC
738, and issue consequential directions, directing the Respondents to
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forthwith pay minimum time scale and other benefits to the Petitioners
attached to the post of regular Assistant Professor as per revised pay scales
applicable to regular Assistant Professors, working in the 1st Respondents
University in terms of [Link] No.38 dated 23.06.2016 and also taking into
account the and also taking into account the principle of law laid down by the
Honorable Supreme Court in case of State of Punjab and others V. Jagith
Singh and Others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC 738, with effect from the date
of their initial appointment with all other consequential benefits and pass

IA NO: 1 OF 2018

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 forthwith pay minimum time scale and other
benefits to the Petitioner attached to the post of regular Assistant Professor as
per revised pay scales applicable to regular Assistant Professors working in
the 1st Respondent's University, i.e. Rs.21,600/- plus 132 per cent D.A., in
terms of [Link]. No.38 dated 23.06.2016, and also taking into account the
principle of law laid down by the Honorable Supreme Court in case of State of
Punjab and others V. Jagith Singh and Others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC
738, and continue the Petitioner's services without any break pending disposal
of the writ petition and pass

IA NO: 1 OF 2022

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 extend the time for filing counter affidavit in the WP No.692 of 2018
and permit the petitioner university to file the counter affidavit and pass

Counsel for the Petitioner:

1. P V KRISHNAIAH

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

1. YELLA REDDY RAJANALA (SC FOR UGC)

2. GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING (AP)

3. RAMESH BABU TALLURI SC For [Link],TIRUPATI

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4. GP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION (AP)

WRIT PETITION NO: 608/2018

Between:

1. DR A GAYATHRI, D/O VENKATA GOPALA RAO AGED 45 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/ASSISTNAT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SV UNIVERSITY,
TIRUPATHI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT

2. DR. B. SALEHA BEGUM, D/O P.K.K. SABERA KHANAM AGED

ABOUT 39 YEARS, ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING
ASSISTANT/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF
UNIVERISTY SCIENCE INSTRUMENTATION CENTER, SV
UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATHI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT

...PETITIONER(S)

AND

1. SRI VENKATESWARA UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATHI CHITOOR

DISTRICT, REPRESENTED BY ITS REGISTRAR

2. STATE OF AP, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,

HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI,
GUNTUR DISTRICT, AP

3. STATE OF AP, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,

FINANCE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR
DISTRICT

4. UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION, BANDDUR SHAH ZAFAR

MARG, NEW DELHI - 110 002 REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY

...RESPONDENT(S):

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 grant appropriate relief more in the nature of Writ of Mandamus
under Article 226 of the Constitution of India declaring the action of the
Respondents in not paying minimum time scale and other benefits to the
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Petitioners attached to the post of Assistant Professor as per revised pay

scales applicable to regular Assistant Professors working under the 1st
Respondents University, i.e. Rs.21,600/- plus 132 per cent D.A., in terms of
[Link] No.38 dated 27.06.2016, as arbitrary, illegal, discriminatory and
unconstitutional violating Article 14 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India apart
from violating Article 41 of the Constitution of India and contrary to the
principle of law laid down by the Honble Supreme Court in case of State of
Punjab and others V Jagjit Singh and others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC
738, and issue consequential directions, directing the Respondents to
forthwith pay minimum time scale and other benefits to the Petitioners
attached to the post of regular Assistant Professor as per revised pay scales
applicable to regular Assistant Professors, working in the 1st respondents
University in terms of [Link] No.38 dated 23.06.2016 and also taking into
account the and also taking into account the principle of law laid down by the
Honorable Supreme Court in case of State of Punjab and others V. Jagith
Sing and Others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC 738, with effect from the date
of their initial appointment with all other consequential benefits and pass

IA NO: 1 OF 2018

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 forthwith pay minimum time scale and other
benefits to the Petitioners attached to the post of regular Assistant Professor
as per revised pay scales applicable to regular Assistant Professors working
in the 1st Respondent's University, i.e. Rs.21,600/- plus 132 per cent D.A., in
terms of [Link]. No.38 dated 23.06.2016, and also taking into account the
principle of law laid down by the Honorable Supreme Court in case of State of
Punjab & others V. Jagith Singh & Others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC 738,
and continue the Petitioner's services without any break pending disposal of
the writ petition.

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
pleased to VACATE the interim order dated 05-01-2018, in [Link]. 1 of 2018
In [Link]. 608of 2018 to meet ends of justice, and pass such other order or
orders which
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Counsel for the Petitioner(S):

1. P V KRISHNAIAH

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

1. Pasala Ponna Rao,DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA

2. GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING (AP)

3. RAMESH BABU TALLURI SC For [Link],TIRUPATI

4. GP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION (AP)

WRIT PETITION NO: 600/2018

Between:

1. MS.T HEMALATHA, D/O [Link], AGE 27 YEARS, OCC

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/ TEACHING ASSISTANT/ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND
ENGINEERING, SV UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATHI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT
517 502, A.P.

...PETITIONER

AND

1. SRI VENKATESWARA UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATHI CHITOOR

DISTRICT, REPRESENTED BY ITS REGISTRAR

2. STATE OF AP, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,

HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI,
GUNTUR DISTRICT, AP

3. STATE OF AP, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,

FINANCE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR
DISTRICT

4. UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION, BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR

MARG, NEW DELHI - 110 002 REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY

...RESPONDENT(S):
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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 toto grant appropriate relief more in the nature of Writ of Mandamus
under Article 226 of the Constitution of India declaring the action of the
Respondents in not paying minimum time scale and other benefits to the
Petitioners attached to the post of Assistant Professor as per revised pay
scales applicable to regular Assistant Professors working under the 1st
Respondents University, i.e. Rs.21,600/- plus 132 per cent D.A., in terms of
[Link] No.38 dated 27.06.2016, as arbitrary, illegal, discriminatory and
unconstitutional violating Article 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India
apart from violating Article 41 of the Constitution of India and contrary to the
principle of law laid down by the Honble Supreme Court in case of State of
Punjab and others V Jagjit Singh and others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC
738, and issue consequential directions, directing the Respondents to
forthwith pay minimum time scale and other benefits to the Petitioners
attached to the post of regular Assistant Professor as per revised pay scales
applicable to regular Assistant Professors, working in the 1st Respondents
University in terms of [Link] No.38 dated 23.06.2016 and also taking into
account the and also taking into account the principle of law laid down by the
Honorable Supreme Court in case of State of Punjab and others V. Jagith
Singh and Others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC 738, with effect from the date
of their initial appointment with all other consequential benefits and pass

IA NO: 1 OF 2018

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 forthwith pay minimum time scale and other
benefits to the Petitioner attached to the post of regular Assistant Professor as
per revised pay scales applicable to regular Assistant Professors working in
the 1st Respondent's University, i.e. Rs.21,600/- plus 132 per cent D.A., in
terms of [Link]. No.38 dated 23.06.2016, and also taking into account the
principle of law laid down by the Honorable Supreme Court in case of State of
Punjab & others V. Jagith Singh & Others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC 738,
and continue the Petitioner's services without any break pending disposal of
the writ petition.

IA NO: 1 OF 2022
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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 extend the time for filing counter affidavit in the WP No,600 of 2018
and permit the petitioner university to file the counter affidavit and pass

Counsel for the Petitioner:

1. P V KRISHNAIAH

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

1. Pasala Ponna Rao,DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA

2. GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING (AP)

3. RAMESH BABU TALLURI SC For [Link],TIRUPATI

4. GP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION (AP)

WRIT PETITION NO: 266/2018

Between:

1. C. GOVINDASWAMY, S/O [Link] KANNU ABOUT- 53 YRS, OCC-

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT DEPARTMENT OF TAMIL, S.V.U.
COLLEGE OF ARTS, S.V. UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATI CHITTOOR
DSITRICT-517502 CHITTOOR

2. DR. [Link] VARDHAN, S/O [Link] AGED 32 YRS,

OCC- ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCES ENGINERING S.V.U.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING S.V. UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATI
CHITTOOR DSITRICT-517502

3. DR. [Link] MURTHY, S/O [Link] AGED 33 YRS,

OCC- ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT
DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY S.V.U. COLLEGE OF SCIENCES
S.V.U. COLLEGE OF ARTS, S.V. UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATI
CHITTOOR DSITRICT-517502

...PETITIONER(S)

AND
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1. S V U, TIRUPATHI CHITTOOR DISTRICT, REPRESENTED BY ITS

REGISTRAR CHITTOOR

2. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL

SECRETARY, HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT,
VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT, A.P.

3. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL

SECRETARY, FINANCE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT,
VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT

4. UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION, BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR

MARG, NEW DELHI-110002 REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY

...RESPONDENT(S):

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 grant appropriate relief more in the nature of Writ of Mandamus
under Article 226 of the Constitution of India declaring the action of the
respondents in not paying minimum time scale and other benefits to the
petitioners attached to the post of Assistant Professor as per revised pay
scales applicable to regular Assistant Professors working under the 1st
respondent's university, i.e., Rs.21,600/- plus 132 per cent D.A. in terms of
[Link].38 dated 27.06.2016, as arbitrary, illegal, discriminatory and
unconstitutional violating Article 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India
apart from violating Article 41 of the Constitution of India apart from violating
Article 41 of the Constitution of India and contrary to the principle of law laid
down by the Honble Supreme Court in case of State of Punjab and Others
Vs. Jagjit Singh and others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC 738, and issue
consequential, directions, directing the respondents to forthwith pay minimum
time scale and other benefits to the petitioners attached to the post of regular
Assistant Professor as per revised pay scales applicable to regular Assistant
Professor as per revised pay scales applicable to regular Assistant
Professors, working in the 1st respondent's University in terms of
[Link].38 dated 23.06.2016 and also taking into account the and also
taking into account the principles of law laid down by the Honble Supreme
Court in case of State of Punjab and Others V. Jagith Singh and Others
reported in 2016 INDLAW SC 738, with effect from the date of their initial
appointment with all other consequential benefits and pass
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IA NO: 1 OF 2018

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

IA NO: 2 OF 2018

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 forthwith pay minimum time scale and other benefits
to the petitioners attached to the post of regular Assistant Professor as per
revised pay scales applicable to regular Assistant Professors working in the
1st respondent's University, i.e., Rs.21,600/- plus 132 per cent D.A. in terms
of [Link].38, dated 23.06.2016, and also taking into account the
principles of law laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in case of Tate of
Punjuab and Others Vs. Jagith Singh & Others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC
738, pending disposal of the writ petition.

Counsel for the Petitioner(S):

1. CHILAMKURI HANUMANTHA RAYUDU

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

1. RAMESH BABU TALLURI SC For [Link],TIRUPATI

WRIT PETITION NO: 42732/2017

Between:

1. DR. M. MANOJ KUMAR, S/O M. AMEENA BI,AGED 51 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF HINDI, SV UNIVERSITY,
TIRUPATHI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT

2. DR. I. NARENDER KUMAR, S/O I. SUBBA NARASIMULU, 50

YEARS, ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING
ASSISTANT/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMICS SV UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATHI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT

3. DR. SYED MUNEE MOHIUDDIN, S/O SYED GHOUSE

MOHIUDDIN,AGED 58 YEARS, ACADEMIC
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CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,

DEPARTMENT OF URDU SV UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATHI, CHITTOOR
DISTRICT

4. DR. V. MALLIKARJUNA REDDY, S/O KRISHNA REDDY,AGED 48

YEARS, ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF URDU SV
UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATHI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT

5. DR, KARMALA IMTIAZ, S/O ABDUL WAHAB,AGED 41 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF URDU, SV UNIVERSITY
TIRUPATHI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT

6. DR. HASEENA BEGUM, W/O PROFESSOR S. ABDUL SATTAR

[RETIRED] AGED 52 YEARS, ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING
ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF URDU,
SV UNIVERSITY TIRUPATHI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT

7. DR. C. VENKATESWARLU, S/O C. BALARAMAIAH,AGED 52

YEARS, ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF
ANTHROLOPOLOGY, SV UNIVERSITY TIRUPATHI, CHITTOOR
DISTRICT

8. P. AMMU DEVI, D/O PATTBHI,AGED 46 YEARS, ACADEMIC

CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,
DEPARTMENT OF TAMIL, SV UNIVERSITY TIRUPATHI, CHITTOOR
DISTRICT

9. DR. M. MALATHI, D/O B. MUTHU,AGED 44 YEARS, ACADEMIC

CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,
DEPARTMENT OF TAMIL, SV UNIVERSITY TIRUPATHI, CHITTOOR
DISTRICT

10. DR. B. HARI MALLIKARJUNA REDDY, S/O B. SIVA REDDY AGED

37 YEARS, ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS, SV
UNIVERSITY TIRUPATHI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT
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11. DR. M. RAVI KUMAR, S/O M. SUBRAHMANYAM,AGED 42 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND
LINGUISTICS, SV UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATHI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT

12. DR. A. NAGAMANI, D/O A.V. GOPAL RAO,53 YEARS, ACADEMIC

CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION SV UNIVERSITY,
TIRUPATHI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT

13. DR. K. MANEAIAH, S/O VENKATESWARLU,43 YEARS, ACADEMIC

CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE SV UNIVERSITY TIRUPATHI,
CHITTOOR DISTRICT

14. DR. N. KISHORE, S/O N. SUBRAHMANYAM;AGED 43 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SV UNIVERSITY
TIRUPATHI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT

15. DR. M. MOHAN REDDY, S/O M. DUGGI REDDY,AGED 38 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SV UNIVERSITY
TIRUPATHI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT

16. DR. G. ANAND AMRUTHRAJ, S/O G. THYAGARAJ,41 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SV UNIVERSITY
TIRUPATHI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT

17. DR. C. GIRISH, S/O C. BABU,34 YEARS, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

OF PHARMACY DEPARTMENT OF M. PHARMACY SV UNIVERSITY
TIRUPATHI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT

18. DR. M. SRIDHAR, S/O M. REDDAPPA,AGED 42 YEARS, ACADEMIC

CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,
SV UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATHI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT

19. DR. G. RANJITH KUMAR, S/O G. VIJAYA BHASKAR,AGED 35

YEARS, ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/
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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS

AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, SV UNIVERSITY,
TIRUPATHI,CHITTOOR DISTRICT PETITIONERS

...PETITIONER(S)

AND

1. SRI VENKATESWARA UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATHI CHITOOR

DISTRICT, REPRESENTED BY ITS REGISTRAR

2. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL

SECRETARY, HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT,
VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT, AP

3. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL

SECRETARY, FINANCE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT,
VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT

4. UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION, BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR

MARG, NEW DELHI - 110 002 REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY

...RESPONDENT(S):

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 grant appropriate relief more in the nature of Writ of Mandamus
under Article 226 of the Constitution of India declaring the action of the
Respondents in not paying minimum time scale and other benefits to the
Petitioners attached to the post of Assistant Professor as per revised pay
scales applicable to regular Assistant Professors working under the 1st
Respondent's University, i.e. Rs.21,600/- plus 132 per cent D.A., in terms of
[Link] No.38 dated 27.06.2016, as arbitrary, illegal, discriminatory and
unconstitutional violating Article 14 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India apart
from violating Article 41 of the Constitution of India and contrary to the
principle of law laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in case of State of
Punjab & others V Jagjit Singh and others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC 738,
and issue consequential directions, directing the Respondents to forthwith pay
minimum time scale and other benefits to the Petitioners attached to the post
of regular Assistant Professor as per revised pay scales applicable to regular
Assistant Professors, working in the 1st Respondent's University in terms of
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[Link] No.38 dated 23.06.2016 and also taking into account the and also
taking into account the principle of law laid down by the Honorable Supreme
Court in case of State of Punjab & others V. Jagith Sing & Others reported in
2016 INDLAW SC 738, with effect from the date of their initial appointment
with all other consequential benefits and pass

IA NO: 1 OF 2017(WPMP 52996 OF 2017

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 forthwith pay minimum time scale and other
benefits to the Petitioners attached to the post of regular Assistant Professor
as per revised pay scales applicable to regular Assistant Professors working
in the 1st Respondent's University, i.e. Rs.21,600/- plus 132 per cent DA., in
terms of [Link]. No.38 dated 23.06.2016, and also taking into account he
principle of law laid dawn by the Honorable Supreme Court in case of State of
Punjab & others V. Jagith Singh & Others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC 738,
pending cfriposal of the writ petition.

IA NO: 4 OF 2017(WPMP 248101 OF 2017

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
amend the cause title in respect of Petitioners No. 2, 4 and 6 respectively, in
substituting the following Departments and Surname, in the writ petition and
W.P.M.P. i.e., 2] Dr. I. Narender Kumar s/o I. Subba Narasimulu, 50 years,
Academic Consultant/Teaching Assistant/ Assistant Professor, Department of
Econometrics SV University, Tirupathi, Chittoor District 4] Dr. V. Mallikarjuna
Reddy s/o Krishna Reddy, Aged 48 years, Academic Consultant/Teaching
Assistant/Assistant Professor, Department of History SV University, Tirupathi,
Chittoor District 6] Dr. S. Haseena Begum w/o Professor S. Abdul Sattar
[retired] Aged 52 years, Academic Consultant/Teaching Assistant/Assistant
Professor, Department of Urdu, SV University Tirupathi, Chittoor District in the
interest of justice, as otherwise the petitioner will be put to irreparable loss and
injury, and pass such other order or orders.

IA NO: 1 OF 2018

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
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amend the cause title in substituting the following Departments; Surname,

Doctorate and age respectively, in the writ petition and WPMP in so far as it
relates to petitioners No. 2 , 4, 6, 8 and 12 respectively, is concerned as typed
under italics, below: 2) dr.I. Narnder Kumar S/o. I Subba Narasimhulu,50
years, Academic, Consultant / Teaching Assistant / Assistant Professor,
Department of Economentrics SV University, Tirupathi, Chittoor District. 4) Dr.
V. Mallikarjuna Reddy S/o. Krishna Reddy, aged 48 years, Academic
Consultant /Teaching Assistant / Assistant Professor, Department of Historty,
SV University, Tirupathi, Chittoor District. 6) Dr,.S Haseena Begum W/o.
Professor, [Link] Sattar (Retired) aged 52 years, Academic Consultant
/Teaching Assistant /Assistant Professor, Department of Urdu, SV University,
Tirupathi, Chittoor District. 8) Dr.P. Ammu Devi D/o. Pattabhi aged 46 years,
Academic Consultant / Teaching Assistant / Assistant Professor, Department
of Tamil, SV University, Tirupathi, Chittoor Dsitrict.12) Dr.A. Nagamani D/o.
A.V. Gopal Rao, Aged 56 years, Academic Consultant Teaching Assistant /
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education SV University
Tirupathi, Chittoor District.

IA NO: 2 OF 2018

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
vacate the interim orders dt.15-12-2017 passed in [Link], 52996 of
2017 in [Link]. 42732 of 2017 and ton pass

IA NO: 3 OF 2018

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

Counsel for the Petitioner(S):

1. P V KRISHNAIAH

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

1. Pasala Ponna Rao,DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA

2. RAMESH BABU TALLURI SC For [Link],TIRUPATI

WRIT PETITION NO: 42998/2017

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Between:

1. DR. G. SIVAIAH, S/O G. SUBRAMANYAM, AGED 40 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS VIKRAMA
SIMHAPURI UNIVERSITY, PG CENTRE, KAVALI, NELLORE
DISTRICT

2. K. EKAMBARAM, S/O K. KRSIHNA REDDY AGED 47 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, VIKRAMA
SIMHAPURI UNIVERSITY, PG CENTRE, KAVALI, NELLORE
DISTRICT

3. DR. G. VENKATACHALAM, S/O G. SUBBA RAMAIAH, 38 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, VIKRAMA
SIMHAPURI UNIVERSITY, PG CENTRE, KAVALI, NELLORE
DISTRICT

4. DR. B. RAMESH, S/O T.D. BHASKARAM, AGED 40 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS, VIKRAMA
SIMHAPURI UNIVERSITY, PG CENTRE, KAVALI, NELLORE
DISTRICT

5. DR. K. RAJAIAH, S/O K. SUBBAIAH AGED 33 YEARS, ACADEMIC

CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, VIKRAMA SIMHAPURI
UNIVERSITY, PG CENTRE, KAVALI, NELLORE DISTRICT

6. DR. P. SUDHAKAR REDDY, S/O P. KODANDA RAMI REDDY AGED

44 YEARS, ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY VIKRAMA
SIMHAPURI UNIVERSITY, PG CENTRE, KAVALI, NELLORE
DISTRICT

7. DR. S. KAMESWARAN, S/O SRINIVASAN, AGED 43 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, VIKRAMA SIMHAPURI
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UNIVERSITY, PG CENTRE, KAVALI, NELLORE DISTRICT

8. M. RAMA KRISHNA, S/O BALA RAJU, AGED 32 YEARS, ACADEMIC

CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,
DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, VIKRAMA SIMHAPURI UNIVERSITY,
PG CENTRE, KAVALI, NELLORE DISTRICT

9. DR. PULIM SRIVENI, D/O AUDI REDDY, AGED 40 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS, VIKRAMA
SIMHAPURI UNIVERSITY, PG CENTRE, KAVALI, NELLORE
DISTRICT

10. B.A.V. PRASAD BABU, S/O MALAKONDAIAH, AGED 42 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH VIKRAMA SIMHAPURI
UNIVERSITY, PG CENTRE, KAVALI, NELLORE DISTRICT

11. DR. DARA BABU, S/O PENCHALAIAH, AGED 39 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, VIKRAMA SIMHAPURI
UNIVERSITY, PG CENTRE, KAVALI, NELLORE DISTRICT

...PETITIONER(S)

AND

1. VIKRAMA SIMHAPURI UNIVERSITY, NELLORE, NELLORE

DISTRICT, REPRESENTED BY ITS REGISTRAR

2. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL

SECRETARY, HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT,
VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT, AP

3. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL,

SECRETARY, FINANCE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT,
VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT

4. UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION, BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR

MARG, NEW DELHI - 110 002 REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY
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...RESPONDENT(S):

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 grant appropriate relief more in the nature of Writ of Mandamus
under Article 226 of the Constitution of India declaring the action of the
Respondents in not paying minimum time scale and other benefits to the
Petitioners attached to the post of Assistant Professor as per revised pay
scales applicable to regular Assistant Professors working under the 1st
Respondent's University, i.e. Rs.21,600/- plus 132 per cent D.A., in terms of
[Link] No.38 dated 27.06.2016, as arbitrary, illegal, discriminatory and
unconstitutional violating Article 14 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India apart
from violating Article 41 of the Constitution of India and contrary to the
principle of law laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in case of State of
Punjab & others V Jagjit Singh and others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC 738,
and issue consequential directions, directing the Respondents to forthwith pay
minimum time scale and other benefits to the Petitioners attached to the post
of regular Assistant Professor as per revised pay scales applicable to regular
Assistant Professors, working in the 1st Respondent's University in terms of
[Link] No.38 dated 23.06.2016 and also taking into account the and also
taking into account the principle of law laid down by the Honorable Supreme
Court in case of State of Punjab & others V. Jagith Sing & Others reported in
2016 INDLAW SC 738, with effect from the date of their initial appointment
with all other consequential benefits

IA NO: 1 OF 2017(WPMP 53270 OF 2017

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 forthwith pay minimum time scale and other
benefits to the Petitioners attached to the post of regular Assistant Professor
as per revised pay scales applicable to regular Assistant Professors working
in the 1St Respondent's University, .e. Rs.21,600/- plus 132 per cent D.A., in
terms of [Link]. No.38 dated 23.06.2016, and also taking into account the
principle of law laid down by the Honorable Supreme Court in case of State of
Punjab & others V. Jagith Singh & Others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC 738,
pending disposal of the writ petition.

IA NO: 4 OF 2017
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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
amend the cause title in respect of Petitioners Nos. 2 and 4 respectively, in
substituting the following names in the above writ petition and WPMP, i.e, 2]
Dr. K. Ekambaram, S/o. Krishna Reddy, Aged About 47 years, Academic
Consultant/Teaching Assistant/Assistant Professor, Vikrama Simhapuri
University, P.G. Centre, Kavali, Neilore Dist., A.P. 4] Dr. B. Ramesh Kumar,
S/o. T. D. Bhaskaram, Aged About 40 years, Academic Consultant/Teaching
Assistant/Assistant Professor, Vikrama Simhapuri University, P.G. Centre,
Kavali, Nellore Dist., A.P In the interest of justice, as otherwise the Petitioners
will be put to irreparable loss and injury and pass

Counsel for the Petitioner(S):

1. P V KRISHNAIAH

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

1. CH UMA MAHESWARA REDDY

2. Pasala Ponna Rao,DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA

3. GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING (AP)

WRIT PETITION NO: 44246/2017

Between:

1. MEKALA KISHORE KUMAR,, S/O. M. RAMANA, AGE : 30 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT, TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONICS ENGINEER, YSR ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF
YOGI VEMANA UNIVERSITY, PRODDUTUR, KADAPA DISTRICT

2. G. PAVAN KUMAR,, S/O. G. VENKATA SUBBANA, AGE 31 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT, TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
ENGINEERING, YSR ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF YOGI VEMANA
UNIVERSITY, PRODDUTUR, KADAPA DISTRICT

3. BOLLINENI MUKLESWARI,, D/O. B. MUTYALAPPA, AGED 27

YEARS, ACADEMIC CONSULTANT, TEACHING
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ASSISTANT/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF

ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING, YSR
ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF YOGI VEMANA UNIVERSITY (YVU),
PRODDUTUR, KADAPA DIST

4. SRIPATI SIVAKRISHNA,, S/O. SRIPATI RAMASUBBAIAH, AGE : 26

YEARS, ACADEMIC CONSULTANT, TEACHING
ASSISTANT/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING, YSR
ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF YOGI VEMANA UNIVERSITY (YVU),
PRODDUTUR, KADAPA DISTRICT

5. DAGGU KHAJA ROSHANAR,, D/O. DAGGU ABDUL SATTAR AGE :

26 YEARS, ACADEMIC CONSULTANT, TEACHING
ASSISTANT/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL
ENGINEERING, YSR ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF YOGI VEMANA
UNIVERSITY (YVU), PRODDUTUR, KADAPA DISTRICT

6. K. SHIVA KUMAR REDDY,, S/O K. V. KRISHNA REDDY, AGED : 27

YEARS, ACADEMIC CONSULTANT, TEACHING
ASSISTANT/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL
ENGINEERING, YSR ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF YOGI VEMANA
UNIVERSITY (YVU), PRODDUTUR, KADAPA DISTRICT

7. PUTTURU MANOJ KUMAR,, S/O PUTTURU VISWAM, AGE : 25

YEARS, ACADEMIC CONSULTANT, TEACHING
ASSISTANT/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL
ENGINEERING, YSR ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF YOGI VEMANA
UNIVERSITY (YVU), PRODDUTUR, KADAPA DISTRICT

8. M. SUBBA REDDY,, S/O M.C.V. SUBBA REDDY, AGE : 39 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT, TEACHING ASSISTANT/ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING,
YSR ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF YOGI VEMANA UNIVERSITY
(YVU), PRODDUTUR, KADAPA DISTRICT

9. G. SILPA LATHA,, D/O G. NAGESWARA REDDY, AGE : 33 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT, TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND
COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING, YSR ENGINEERING
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COLLEGE OF YOGI VEMANA UNIVERSITY (YVU), PRODDUTUR,

KADAPA DISTRICT

10. G. SREENADH REDDY, S/O G. SIVA MOHAN REDDY, AGED 28

YEARS, ACADEMIC CONSULTANT, TEACHING ASSISTANT/
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF METALLURGY AND
MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY, YSR ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF
YOGI VEMANA UNIVERSITY (YVU), PRODDUTUR, KADAPA
DISTRICT

11. SRI. K. S. RAGHAVENDRA REDDY,, S/O. K. RAMI REDDY, AGED

33 YEARS, ACADEMIC CONSULTANT, TEACHING ASSISTANT/
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND
COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING, YSR ENGINEERING
COLLEGE OF YOGI VEMANA UNIVERSITY {YVU), PRODDUTUR,
KADAPA DISTRICT

12. T. MUKTHAR AHAMED,, S/O. T. DASTAGIRI, AGED 36 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT, TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND
ENGINEERING, YSR ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF YOGI VEMANA
UNIVERSITY (YVU), PRODDUTUR, KADAPA DISTRICT

13. M. HANUMANTHU,, S/O. M. SANJANNA, AGED 36 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT, TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND
ENGINEERING, YSR ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF YOGI VEMANA
UNIVERSITY (YVU), PRODDUTUR, KADAPA DISTRICT

14. C. HARI PRASAD, S/O C. C. SUBBA RAYUDU, AGED 31 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT, TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND
COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING, YSR ENGINEERING COLLEGE
OF YOGI VEMANA UNIVERSITY (YVU), PRODDUTUR, KADAPA
DISTRICT

15. B. RAJANI KUMAR REDDY,, S/O. B. OBUL REDDY, AGED 37

YEARS, ACADEMIC CONSULTANT, TEACHING ASSISTANT/
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND
COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING, YSR ENGINEERING COLLEGE
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OF YOGI VEMANA UNIVERSITY (YVU), PRODDUTUR, KADAPA

DISTRICT

...PETITIONER(S)

AND

1. YSR ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF YOGI VEMANA UNIVERSITY

YVU, PRODDUTUR, KADAPA DISTRICT, REPRESENTED BY ITS
REGISTRAR

2. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL

SECRETARY, HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT,
VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT, AP

3. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL

SECRETARY, FINANCE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT,
VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT

4. UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION, BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR

MARG, NEW DELHI - 110 002, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY

...RESPONDENT(S):

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 grant appropriate relief more in the nature of Writ of Mandamus
under Article 226 of the Constitution of India declaring the action of the
Respondents in not paying minimum time scale and other benefits to the
Petitioners attached to the post of Assistant Professor as per revised pay
scales applicable to regular Assistant Professors working under the 1st
Respondent's University, i.e. Rs.21,600/- plus 132 per cent D.A., in terms of
[Link] No.38 dated 27.06.2016, as arbitrary, illegal, discriminatory and
unconstitutional violating Article 14 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India apart
from violating Article 41 of the Constitution of India and contrary to the
principle of law laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in case of State of
Punjab & others V Jagjit Singh and others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC 738,
and issue consequential directions, directing the Respondents to forthwith pay
minimum time scale and other benefits to the Petitioners attached to the post
of regular Assistant Professor as per revised pay scales applicable to regular
Assistant Professors, working in the 1st Respondent's University in terms of
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[Link] No.38 dated 23.06.2016 and also taking into account the and also
taking into account the principle of law laid down by the Honorable Supreme
Court in case of State of Punjab & others V. Jagith Sing & Others reported in
2016 INDLAW SC 738, with effect from the date of their initial appointment
with all other consequential benefits and pass

IA NO: 1 OF 2017(WPMP 54850 OF 2017

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 forthwith pay minimum time scale and other
benefits to the Petitioners attached to the post of reguiar Assistant Professor
as per revised pay scales appicable to regular Assistant Professors work ng in
the 1st Respondent's University, i.e. Rs.21,600/- plus 132 per cent D.A.. in
terms of [Link]. No.38 dated 23.06.2016, and also taking into account the
principle of law laid down by the Honorable Supreme Court in case of State of
Punjab & others [Link] Singh & Others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC 738,
pending disposal of the writ petition.

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
Pleased to vacate the interim order dated 26-12-2017 passed by this Honble
court in WPMP., 54850 of 2017 in writ petition no 44246/2017 in the interest of
justice

Counsel for the Petitioner(S):

1. P V KRISHNAIAH

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

1. YELLA REDDY RAJANALA (SC FOR UGC)

2. .

3. GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING (AP)

WRIT PETITION NO: 44249/2017

Between:
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1. DR. N. SREERAMULU,, S/O. N. SIDDAIAH, AGE 53 YEARS, OCC :

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/ TEACHING ASSISTANT/ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT POLITICAL SCIENCE & PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION, SV UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATHI, CHITTOOR
DISTRICT 517 502, A.P.

2. DR. MORUSU SIVA SANKAR,, S/O. M. SUBBANNA, AGE 43 YEARS,

ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/ ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE SV UNIVERSITY,
TIRUPATHI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT.

...PETITIONER(S)

AND

1. SRI VENKATESWARA UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATHI CHITOOR

DISTRICT, REPRESENTED BY ITS REGISTRAR

2. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL

SECRETARY, HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT,
VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT, AP

3. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL

SECRETARY, FINANCE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT,
VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT

4. UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION, BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR

MARG. NEW DELHI - 110 002 REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY

...RESPONDENT(S):

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 grant appropriate relief more in the nature of Writ of
Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India declaring the action
of the Respondents in not paying minimum time scale and other benefits to
the Petitioners attached to the post of Assistant Professor as per revised pay
scales applicable to regular Assistant Professors working under the 15t
Respondent's University, i.e. Rs_21,600/- plus 132 per cent D.A., in terms of
[Link] No.38 dated 27.06.2016, as arbitrary, illegal, discriminatory and
unconstitutional violating Article 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India
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apart from violating Article 41 of the Constitution of India and contrary to the
principle of law laid down by the Hon' ble Supreme Court in case of State of
Punjab & others V Jagjit Singh and others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC 738,
and issue consequential directions, directing the Respondents to forthwith pay
minimum time scale and other benefits to the Petitioners attached to the post
of regular Assistant Professor as per revised pay scales applicable to regular
Assistant Professors, working in the 1st Respondent's University in terms of
[Link] No.38 dated 23.06.2016 and also taking into account the and also
taking into account the principle of law laid down by the Honorable Supreme
Court in case of State of Punjab & others V. Jagith Singh & Others reported in
2016 INDLAW SC 738, with effect from the date of their initial appointment
with all other consequential benefits and pass

IA NO: 1 OF 2017(WPMP 54853 OF 2017

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 forthwith pay minimum time scale and other
benefits to the Petitioners attached to the post of regular Assistant Professor
as per revised pay scales applicable to regular Assistant Professors working
in the 1St Respondent's University, i.e. Rs.21,600/- plus 132 per cent D.A., in
terms of [Link]. No.38 dated 23.06.2016, and also taking into account the
principle of law laid down by the Honorable Supreme Court in case of State of
Punjab & others V. Jagith Singh & Others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC 738,
pending disposal of the writ petition.

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
pleased to VACATE the interim order dated 26-12-2017 in WPMP No. 54853
of 2017- in [Link]. 44249 of 201721 passed by this Hon'ble High Court to
meet ends of justice and

Counsel for the Petitioner(S):

1. P VASU SEKHAR

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1. YELLA REDDY RAJANALA (SC FOR UGC)

2. .

3. RAMESH BABU TALLURI SC For [Link],TIRUPATI

WRIT PETITION NO: 44251/2017

Between:

1. DR. L. MAHESWAR REDDY, S/O LATE L. MACHI REDDY, AGED 38

YEARS, ACADEMIC CONSULTANT, TEACHING ASSISTANT/
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND
HUMANITIES YSR ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF YOGI VEMANA
UNIVERSITY, PRODDUTUR, KADAPA DISTRICT

...PETITIONER

AND

1. YSR ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF YOGI VEMANA UNIVERSITY,

(YVU), PRODDUTUR, KADAPA DISTRICT, REPRESENTED BY ITS
REGISTRAR

2. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL,

SECRETARY, HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT,
VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT, AP

3. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL,

SECRETARY, FINANCE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT,
VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT

4. UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR

MARG, NEW DELHI - 110 002, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY

...RESPONDENT(S):

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 grant appropriate relief more in the nature of Writ of Mandamus
under Article 226 of the Constitution of India declaring the action of the
Respondents in not paying minimum time scale and other benefits to the
Petitioner attached to the post of Assistant Professor as per revised pay
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scales applicable to regular Assistant Professors working under the 1st

Respondent's University, i.e. Rs.21,600/- plus 132 per cent D.A., in terms of
[Link] No.38 dated 27.06.2016, as arbitrary, illegal, discriminatory and
unconstitutional violating Article 14 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India apart
from violating Article 41 of the Constitution of India and contrary to the
principle of law laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in case of State of
Punjab & others V Jagjit Singh and others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC 738,
and issue consequential directions, directing the Respondents to forthwith pay
minimum time scale and other benefits to the Petitioner attached to the post of
regular Assistant Professor as per revised pay scales applicable to regular
Assistant Professors, working in the 1st Respondent's University in terms of
[Link] No.38 dated 23.06.2016 and also taking into account the and also
taking into account the principle of law laid down by the Honorable Supreme
Court in case of State of Punjab & others V. Jagith Sing & Others reported in
2016 INDLAW SC 738, with effect from the date of their initial appointment
with all other consequential benefits and pass

IA NO: 1 OF 2017(WPMP 54855 OF 2017

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
direct the Respondents to forthwith pay minimum time scale and other
benefits to the Petitioner attached to the post of regular Assistant Professor as
per revised pay scales applicable to regular Assistant Professors working in
the 1st Respondent's University, i.e. Rs.21,600/- plus 132 per cent D.A., in
terms of [Link]. No.38 dated 23.06.2016, and also taking into account the
principle of law laid down by the Honorable Supreme Court in case of State of
Punjab & others V. Jagith Singh & Others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC 738,
pending disposal of the writ petition.

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
Pleased to vacate the interim order dated 26-12-2017 passed by this Honble
court in (WPMP.54855 of 2017) [Link]. 1 of 2017 in the writ petition No. 44251
of 2017 in the interest of justice and pass

Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1. P V KRISHNAIAH

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

1. P S P SURESH KUMAR

2. .

3. GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING (AP)

WRIT PETITION NO: 44935/2017

Between:

1. A. MALLIKARJUNA, S/O A. MUNI RAJA, ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/

TEACHING ASSISTANT/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT
OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, S.V. UNIVERSITY, TITIRUPATHI,
CHITTOOR DISTRICT.

...PETITIONER

AND

1. SRI VENKATESWARA UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATHI CHITTOOR

DISTRICT, REPRESENTED BY ITS REGISTRAR

2. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL

SECRETARY HIGHER EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT,[Link],VELAGAPUDI,THULLURU
MANDAL,AMARAVATI,GUNTUR DISTRICT.

3. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS

PRINCIPAL SECRETARY FINANCE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT,
VELAGAPUDI THULLURU MANDAL, AMARAVATI GUNTUR
DISTRICT.

4. UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION, BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR

MARG,NEW DELHI-110002 REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY.

...RESPONDENT(S):

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, order or direction, more particularly one in the
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nature of WRIT OF MANDAMUS declaring the action of the Respondents in

not paying minimum time scaleand other benefits to the petitioner attached to
the Post of Assistant Professor as per revised pay scales applicable to regular
Assistant Professors as pre revised pay scales applicable to regular Assistant
Professors working under the 1st Respondents University ie Rs. 21,600 plus
132 percent D.A. in terms. of terms. of [Link].3 8 dated 27-6-2016, as
arbitrary, illegal, discriminatory and unconstitutional violating Articles 14, 16
and 21 of the Constitution of India apart from violating Articles 41 of the
Constitution of India and contrary to the Principle of law laid down by the Hon
ble Supreme Court in case of State of Punjab and others V Jagjit Singh and
others reported in 2016 1NDLAW SC 738 and issue consequential directions,
directing the Respondents to forthwith pay minimum time scale and other
benefits to the petitioner attached to the post of regular Assistant Professor
as per revised pay scales applicable to Regular Assistant Professors, working
in the 1 Respondents University in terms of GO [Link]. 38 dated 23-6-2016
and also taking into account the Principle of law laid down by the Hon ble
Supreme Court in case of State of Punjab and others V Jagith Sing and
others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC 738, with effect from the date of his
initial appointment with all other consequential benefits and to pass

IA NO: 1 OF 2017

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
may be pleased to Direct the Respondents to forthwith pay minimum time
scale and other benefits to the petitioner attached to the post of Regular
Assistant Professor as per revised Pay Scales applicable to regular Assistant
Professors working in the 1Respondent‟s University i.e. Rs. 21,600/- Plus 132
percent per àent D.A. in terms of [Link]. 38 dated 23-6-2016 and also
taking into account the principle of law laid down by the Hon ble Supreme
Court in case of State of Punjab others V. Jagith Singh others reported in
2016 INDLAW SC 738, pending disposal of the main Writ Petition and pass

Counsel for the Petitioner:

1. T BALAJI

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1. GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING (AP)

2. RAMESH BABU TALLURI SC For [Link],TIRUPATI

WRIT PETITION NO: 44557/2017

Between:

1. YASWANTH KUMAR, ACADEMIC CONSULTANT/ TEACHING

ASSISTANT/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF
COMPUTER SCIENCE, S.V. UNIVERSITY, TITIRUPATHI, CHITTOOR
DISTRICT.

...PETITIONER

AND

1. SRI VENKATESWARA UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATHI CHITTOOR

DISTRICT, REPRESENTED BY ITS REGISTRAR

2. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, [Link] ITS PRINCIPAL

SECRETARY HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, A.P.
SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, THULLURU MANDAL,
AMARAVATI,GUNTUR DISTRICT.

3. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS

PRINCIPAL SECRETARY FINANCE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT,
VELAGAPUDI THULIUM MANDAL, AMARAVATI GUNTUR DISTRICT.

4. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, [Link] ITS PRINCIPAL

SECRETARY HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, A.P.
SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, THULLURU MANDAL,
AMARAVATI,GUNTUR DISTRICT.

5. UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION, BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR

MARG, NEW DELHI-110 002 REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY.

...RESPONDENT(S):

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 toissue a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of
WRIT OF MANDAMUS declaring the action of the Respondents in not paying
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minimum time scale and other benefits to the petitioner attached to the Post of
Assistant Professor as per revised pay scales applicable to regular Assistant
Professors as pre-revised pay scales applicable to regular Assistant
Professors working under the 1st Respondent039s University ie. Rs. 21,600/-
plus 132 percent D.A. in terms of [Link].38 dated 27-6-2016, as arbitrary,
illegal, discriminatory and unconstitutional violating Articles 14, 16 and 21 of
the Constitution of India apart from violating Articles 41 of the Constitution of
India and contrary to the Principle of law laid down by the Honble Supreme
Court in case of State of Punjab and others V Jagjit Singh and others reported
in 2016 INDLAW SC 738 and issue consequential directions, directing the
Respondents to forthwith pay minimum time scale and other benefits to the
petitioner attached to the post of regular Assistant Professor as per revised
pay scales applicable to Regular Assistant Professors, working in the 1st
Respondent039s University in terms of GO [Link]. 38 dated 23-6-2016 and
also taking into account the Principle of law laid down by the Honble Supreme
Court in case of State of Punjab and others V Jagith Singh and others
reported in 2016 INDLAW SC 738, with effect from the date of his initial
appointment with all other consequential benefits and to pass

IA NO: 1 OF 2017

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
Direct the Respondents to forthwith pay minimum time scale and other
benefits to the petitioner attached to the post of Regular Assistant Professor
as per revised Pay Scales applicable to regular Assistant Professors working
in the 1st Respondent's University i.e. Rs. 21,600/- Plus 132 percent D.A. in
terms of [Link]. 38 dated 23-6-2016 and also taking into account the
principle of law laid down by the Honble Supreme Court in case of State of
Punjab and others V. Jagith Singh and others reported in 2016 INDLAW SC
738, pending disposal of the main Writ Petition and pass

Counsel for the Petitioner:

1. T BALAJI

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

1. SUNDARI R PISUPATI
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2. GP FOR FINANCE AND PLANNING (AP)

3. RAMESH BABU TALLURI SC For [Link],TIRUPATI

4. GP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION (AP)

The Court made the following:

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COMMON ORDER:

All these petitions are filed claiming same relief by different

petitioners, but the issue involved in these petitions is one and the same.

Therefore, I am of the view that it is appropriate to decide all the petitions

by way of this common order. Aggrieved by the action of the respondent

authorities in not paying minimum time scale and other benefits to the

petitioners attached to the post of Assistant Professor as per revised pay

scales applicable to regular Assistant Professors working under the

respondent universities, in terms of [Link] No.38, Higher Education (UE)

department, dated 23.06.2016, these writ petitions are filed.

2. All the petitioners herein were appointed as Assistant

Professors in their respective departments on contract basis in between

2006 and 2018 in the respondent universities by duly following the

procedure prescribed for making regular appointments. All the respondent

universities are governed by the University Grants Commission Act, 1956

as well as Andhra Pradesh Universities Act, 1991. The University Grants

Commission has power and authority to supervise the functioning of the

respondent universities with regard to maintaining higher standards in

higher education and consequentially, it can also fix the salary with an

objective of providing sufficient remuneration to the teaching staff. From

time to time, the University Grants Commission issued various instructions

to respondent universities to pay minimum time-scale to even the teaching

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staff who were appointed on contract basis or temporary basis as staff

gap arrangement, pending regular recruitments.

3. The Government of Andhra Pradesh, vide [Link].38,

Higher Education (UE) department, dated 23.06.2016 implemented the

Regulations of the University Grants Commission, 2010 as per which, the

minimum basic pay of Assistant Professor is Rs.21,600/- and further, they

are entitled for dearness allowance @132%, however, the petitioners are

not being extended the said benefit. It is the case of the petitioners that

though the Hon‟ble Apex Court in State of Punjab & ors., Vs. Jagjit

Singh and ors.,1, held that all the temporary employees would be entitled

to draw wages at the minimum of the pay-scale grade, in the regular pay

scale extended to regular employees holding the same post, the

respondent universities are not paying the minimum of the time scale and

other benefits in the scale extended to regular Assistant Professor to the

petitioners in terms of [Link].38, dated 23.06.2016. Hence, these writ

petitions are filed.

4. When these writ petitions came up for admission, this

considering the principle of law laid down by the Hon‟ble Apex Court in

State of Punjab & ors., Vs. Jagjit Singh and ors., passed an interim

order directing the respondent universities to grant minimum time scale of

pay to the petitioners if they are found to be discharging the same duties
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and responsibilities attached to the post of Assistant Professor and

qualified to hold the regular post.

5. The respondent universities have filed their respective counter

affidavits along with vacate stay petitions in all these writ petitions

contending that the petitioners, who were appointed as Assistant

Professors on temporary/contract basis, cannot be paid the minimum of

time scale of pay applicable to a regular Assistant Professor and that the

[Link].38, dated 23.06.2016 relied upon by the petitioners is in no

way applicable to them. Hence requested to dismiss all the writ petitions

and to vacate the interim orders.

6. Heard Sri. P.V. Krishnaiah, Sri. T. Balaji, Sri. Chilamkuri

Hanumantha Rayudu and Mrs. A.V.S. Laxmi, learned counsel for the

petitioners; learned Government Pleader for Higher Education and all the

learned Standing Counsel for the respondent Universities.

7. During the course of arguments, though learned counsel on

either side have contended strenuously on several aspects, it is brought to

the notice of this Court that the Government of Andhra Pradesh, vide

[Link].2, Finance (HR.I – PLG & Policy) department, dated

06.01.2025 ordered the following with regard to the remuneration and

other benefits payable to contract employees:

“A. Payment of Minimum of Time Scale (MTS) to the

Contractual employees engaged in the Government
Departments, Universities and Societies: The Minimum of Time
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Scale (MTS) shall be applicable to those contract employees in

Government Departments, Universities and Societies appointed
against vacant sanctioned posts and for those who have been
appointed by the specific Government orders issued with the
concurrence of Government in Finance Department. The
remuneration (minimum of time scale) to the contractual employees
shall be governed by the following conditions:
a)The remuneration extended shall form an all-inclusive
consolidated monthly payment for all purposes.
b) No other allowances shall be paid.
c) No other increase in any form like annual grade increments, etc.,
shall be admissible on the above consolidated monthly
remuneration equivalent to the Minimum of Time Scale.
d) The extension of minimum of time scale is applicable to those
contractual employees who have been appointed against vacant
sanctioned posts and for those who have been appointed by the
specific Government orders have been issued with the concurrence
of Government in Finance department.
e) The departments shall pay utmost attention to the conditions as
referred to above, while extending the remuneration (minimum of
time scale) to the personnel working on contractual basis under
their administrative control.
f) The Minimum pay of Time Scale (MTS) shall not apply to contract
employees who are engaged for a particular project or scheme and
not in the regular sanctioned vacant post since those employees
working on these projects are often employed on different terms and
conditions of employment and their salaries may be determined by
the specific project/scheme‟s budget, and the funding agency‟s
guidelines.
g) The MTS shall also not be applicable to those contract
employees who were appointed by an order issued without the
concurrence of Government in Finance Department.
h) These orders shall not apply to the Consultants/Advisors/OSDs
and those appointed on specific consolidated pay, working on
contractual basis in Government Departments.
I)These orders shall not apply to the employees working on
outsourcing basis.
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j) No further recruitment shall be made on contractual basis without

prior approval of the Government in Finance Department. For any
appointment in deviation, disciplinary proceedings shall be initiated
against the appointing authorities and severe penalties under
A.P.C.C.A. Rules, 1991, will be initiated and the appointments made
irregularly shall be cancelled. The salary bills of such irregular
appointees shall not be admitted in the audit.”

8. The Hon‟ble Supreme Court of India, in State of Punjab &

ors., Vs. Jagjit Singh and ors., (referred supra) at paragraph No.55 held

as under:

“55. …We affirm the decision rendered in State of Punjab v.

Rajinder Kumar „State of Punjab v. Rajinder Kumar, 2010 SCC
OnLine P&H 13009], with the modification that the employees
concerned would be entitled to the minimum of the pay scale, of the
category to which they belong, but would not be entitled to
allowances attached to the posts held by them.”

9. The Apex Court, considering the expression „pay‟ in Tej Singh

and Others v. Sarvesh Kaushal and Ors.,2, held as under in its order

dated 04.05.2016:

“After hearing learned counsel for the parties, we are of the opinion
that the expression “minimum of the pay” mentioned in paragraph
22 is intended to mean not only the basic pay + grade pay, but also
the dearness allowance that comes along with the basic pay and
grade pay. This is in the context of the view expressed by this Court
denying regular appointments to the petitioners, while taking into
consideration the fact that the services of the Home Guards are
used during an emergency and for other purposes and at the time
of their duty they are empowered with the power of police
personnel.

2
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Accordingly, we make it clear that the word “minimum of the pay”

used in paragraph 22 of the judgment and order dated 11th March,
2015 means the basic pay + grade pay + dearness allowances +
washing allowance.”

10. It is made clear that once the petitioners are held entitled to the

benefit of the Minimum of Time Scale (MTS), their remuneration shall

necessarily be determined in accordance with the law laid down by the

Hon'ble Supreme Court. As referred supra, in State of Punjab & Ors. v.

Jagjit Singh & Ors., the Apex Court held that similarly situated

employees are entitled to the minimum of the pay scale applicable to the

post. The expression "minimum of the pay" was subsequently clarified in

Tej Singh and Others v. Sarvesh Kaushal and Others to include not

only the basic pay and grade pay, but also the dearness allowance and

other admissible components. Therefore, the petitioners are entitled to

payment of the Minimum of Time Scale including the applicable dearness

allowance as explained by the Hon'ble Supreme Court.

11. Considering the fact that the petitioners were selected through

a regular selection process after due notification on contract/temporary

basis, the respondent universities are directed to grant all the petitioners

the Minimum of Time Scale including the dearness allowance, attached to

the post of Assistant Professor, with effect from the date of issuance of

[Link].2, Finance (HR.I – PLG & Policy) department i.e., 06.01.2025.

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The said process shall be completed within a period of three (3) months

from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

12. Accordingly, with the above directions, these writ petitions are

allowed. There shall be no order as to costs.

Consequently, Miscellaneous Petitions, if any, pending in this Petition

shall stand closed.

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JUSTICE [Link]

20.07.2026
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