IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE, ANDHRA PRADESH AT HYDERABAD (Special Original Jurisdiction) WEDNESDAY, THE TWENTIETH DAY OF APRIL TWO THOUSAND AND FIVE PRESENT THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE B. SUDERSHAN REDDY & THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE C.V.RAMULU WRIT PETITION NO : 6179 of 2005 Between: J.Srinivasa Rao, S/o.Late J.Lakshmaiah, R/o.16-2-738/A/H, flat No.1, Sri Satyasai Apartments, Asmangadh, Malakpet, Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 The Government of Andhra Pradesh, rep.by its Prl.Secretary Transport, Roads & Buildings(TR-II) Dept., Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Hyderabad East, Malakpet, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue any writ or order, direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus, declaring the impugned G.O. Ms. No. 152, Transport, Roads & Buildings (TR-II), dt 1-12-2001 as illegal, arbitrary without jurisdiction and contrary to the 1st schedule of the A.P. Motor vehicles taxation Act 1963 and consequently direct the respondents to collect tax of Rs.1,000/- for the petitioner's vehicle bearing Registration No. AP 11 W 9909 for quarter as per G.O.Ms.No.216 Transport, Roads & Buildings (TR-II) dt.04-12-1997 and to pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.B.CHANDRA SHEKHAR Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 7985 of 2005 Between: 1 D. Vishnuvardan Rao, S/o. Veera Badrayya, Owner of Maxi Cab No. AP 36V 2085, R/o. LIG 36/9, APHB Colony, Hanamakonda, Warangal District. 2 Gaddam Sampath Kumar, S/o. Kumarswamy, Owner of Maxi Cab No. AP 36V 2732, R/o. D.No. 4-2-265, Subash Nagar, Hanamakonda, Warangal District. 3 G. Venue, S/o. Ayodya Ramayya, Owner of Maxi Cab No. AP 36V 5884, R/o. Nayeem Nagar, Hanamakonda, Warangal District. 4 G.Raghu, S/o. Sager Reddy, Owner of Maxi Cab No. AP 36V 2173, R/o. Gandhi Nagar, Hanamakonda, Warangal District. 5 P.Paramesh, S/o. Vishu Vardhan, Owner of Maxi Cab No. AP 36V 2257, R/o. D.No. 15-2-102, Rangam pet, Warangal District. 6 A. Venkat Swamy, S/o. Yellaiah, Owner of Maxi Cab No. AP 36V 6035, R/o. D.No. 2-34/1, Station Gunpoor Village & Manmdal, Warangal District. 7 A. Satyamma, W/o. Chandramouli, Owner of Maxi Cab No. AP-36-V-2288, R/o. D.No. 16-10-1316, Shiva Nagar, Warangal, Warangal District. 8 S.K. Dawood Basha, S/o. SK Bude Saheb, Owner of Maxi Cabs Nos. AP-07-TT-2314 & AP-07-TT-2374, R/o. D.No. 14-4-128, 4th lane, Pothuri Vari Thota, Guntur, Guntur District. 9 S.K. Dawood Basha, S/o. SK Bude Saheb, Owner of Maxi Cab No. AP-11-W-4591, R/o. 27-33-26, Governer Pet, Vijayawada, Krishna District. 10 S.K. Ameer Pasha, S/o. Mohamood Ali, Owner of Maxi Cab No. AP-16-TU-8077, R/o. D.No. 4-1-23, Labbipet, Vijayawada, Krishna District. ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Government of Andhra Pradesh, Rep by its Principal Secretary, Transport, Roads & Buildings (TR-II) Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Regional Transport Officer, Regional Transport Authority, Warangal, Warangal District. 3 The Regional Transport Officer, Regional Transport Authority, Guntur District. 4 The Regional Transport Officer, Regional Transport Authority, Krishna District. RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue any writ or order, direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus, declaring the impugned G.O. Ms. No. 152, Transport, Roads & Buildings (TR-II), dt. 1-2-2001 as illegal, arbitrary without jurisdiction and contrary to the 1st schedule of the A.P. Motor Vehicles Taxation Act 1963 and consequently direct the respondents to collect tax of Rs. 1,000/- for the petitioners vehicles bearing Registration Nos. as mentioned in Annexure Oil filed along with the writ petition, for quarter as per G.O. Ms. No. 216 Transport, Roads & Buildings (TR-II ), dt. 4-12-1997 and to pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioners: MR.K. MAHESWARA RAO Counsel for the Respondents : GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 8057 of 2005 Between: 1 V.Mani W/o.V.Ramesh, Owner of Tayota Qualis bearing No. A.P.16 TU 5665 & Owner of Scorpio bearing No. AP 16 TU 3593, R/o.H.No.74-6/2-3/5, Gottipati Bramaiah Veedi, Patamata, Vijayawada-7. 2 S.Yashoda Lavanya, W/o.S.Ramesh,Owner of Tayota Qualis beasring No. AP 16 TU 6408 & AP 16 TU 8316, R/o.Om Enterprises, D.No.11-25-146, Main Bazar, Vijayawada. 3 P. Nagaveni, W/o.Kanna Rao,Owner of Tayota, Qualis bearing No. AP 20 V 2792, R/o.D.No.48-11-20, Gummadi Hights Appts., IVth floor, T.F.C.Ramavarapaddu, Vijayawada. 4 A.Srinivas, S/o.Koteswar rao,Owner of Tayota Qualis bearing No.AP 7 X 5451, R/o.Ramachandra Pruam Village, Mangalagiri Post, Guntur District. PETITIONERS AND 1 The Government of Andhra Pradesh, rep. by its Prl. Secretary, Transport, Roads & Buildings, (TR-II) Dept., Secretaraiat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Krishna, Vijayawada. 3 The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Guntur. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue a writ or order more particularly in the nature of writ of Mandamus declaring the G.O.Ms.No.152 Transport, Roads & Building, (TR-II) dated 01-12-2001 as illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction and against to the A.P. Motor Vehicles Act 1963 and consequently direct the Respondents to collect tax @ Rs.1,000/- for the petitioners vehicles bearing No.AP 16 T 5665 (Tayota qualis) AP 16 TU 3593 (Scorpio), AP 16 TU 6408 (Tayota Qualis) AP 16 TU 8316 (Tayota qualis,) AP 20 V 2792 (Tayota qualis,) AP 7 X 5451 (Tayota qualis) and pass such other order or orders as the Hon'ble court may deem fit and proper in the interest of justice. Counsel for the Petitioners: MR. K.VENKATA REDDY, P.S.P.SURESH KUMAR Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 8073 of 2005 Between: 1 D.Srinivas Reddy, S/o. Veera Reddy, owner of Vehicle bearing No.AP IU 3717. 2 B.Tirupathi, S/o. Lingaiah, Owner of Vehicle bearing No. AP 15V 5684. 3 N.Manamma, W/o. Sammiah,Resident of 3-395/1, Owner of Vehicle bearing No.AP 1W 1164. 4 G.Rajanna, S/o.Parvathalu, Owner of Vehicle bearing No. A.P.IU 3706. 5 G.Bheemaiah, S/o.Mallaiah, Owner of Vehicle bearing No.AP IU 5637. 6 Ch.Satyanarayana, S/o. Pochaiah,Owner of Vehicle bearing No.AP IU 3660. 7 B.Ravi, S/o. Sambaiah, Owner of Vehicle bearing No. AP IU 4560. 8 Y.Rajaiah, S/o. Ramaiah,Owner of Vehicle bearing No.AP IU 7307. 9 K.Santhosh, S/o. Komuraiah, Owner of Vehicle bearing No. AP 15V 5770- resident of Godavarkhani, Karimnagar District. 10 G.Thirupathi, S/o.Mallaiah, Owner of Vehicle bearing No. A.P. IU 4600. 11 Vyda Madhava Rao, S/o.Narayana, Owner of Vehicle bearing No.AP IU 3939. 12 Rajesh Kumar Vyas, S/o.Rameshwaram, Owner of Vehicle bearing No.A.P IU 3928. 13 R.Venkata Ramana Chary, S/o. Mogilaiah, Owner ofVehicle bearing No.AP IU 3769. 14 R.Venkata Ramanachary, S/o.Mogilaiah, Owner of Vehicle bearing No.AP 1 U 4449 15 G.Thirupathi, S/o.Ramaiah,Owner of Vehicle bearing No.AP 9W 8703. 16 M.Srinivas, S/o.Narasaiah, Owner of Vehicle bearing No.AP U 3682. All are residents of Mancherial, Adilabad District. ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Govt. of A.P., rep. by its Principal Secretary, Transport, Roads & Buildings (TR-II) Dept, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Mancherial, Adilabad District. 3 The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Karimnagar, Karimnagar District. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction, declaring the impugned G.O.Ms.No.152, Transport, Roads & Buildings (Tr-II), dt.01/12/2001 as illegal, arbitrary without jurisdiction and contrary to the 1st schedule of the A.P.Motor Vehicles Taxation Act 1963 and consequently direct the respondents to collect tax of Rs.1,000/- for the petitioner vehicles per quarter as per G.O.Ms.No.216, Transport, Roads & Buildings (Tr-II), dt.04/12/1997. Counsel for the Petitioners : MR.D.BHASKAR REDDY Counsel for the Respondents : GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 8080 of 2005 Between: 1 S. Baddrappa, S/o. Veerappa, R/o. H.No. 2-98/1, Near Old Police, Station Gajwal, Medak District. 2 Ch. Sanjeeva Reddy, S/o. Jaganath, R/o. H.No. 14-52, Gajwal, Medak District. 3 B. Rajanikanth, S/o. Rajaiah, R/o. LIG 29, APHB Colony, Gajwal, Medak District. 4 K. Kishan, S/o. Sanakaraiah, 10-144, Gajwal, Medak District. 5 Ch. Yadagiri, W/o. Pochaiah, H.No.2-52, Bejjam Village, Gajwal, Medak District. 6 K. Veeresham, S/o. Rajaiah, H.No. 17-83, Gajwal, Medak District. 7 Ch. Sridhar, S/o. Jajeswar Rao, H.No. 11-37, Bharath Nagar, Gajwal, Medak District. 8 M. Krishan, S/o. Rajaiah, R/o.H.No. 2043, Pidichedu, Gajwal, Medak District. ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Government of Andhra Pradesh, Rep by its Principal Secretary, Transport, Roads & Buildings (TR-II) Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Siddipet, Medal District. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue any writ or order, direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the impugned G.O.Ms. No. 152, Transport, Roads & Buildings (TR.II) dt. 1-12-2001 as illegal, arbitrary without jurisdiction and contrary to the 1st schedule of the A.P. Motor Vehicles Taxation Act 1963 and consequently direct the respondents to collect tax of Rs. 1000/- for the petitioners vehicles bearing Registration Nos. AP 1 U 4578, AP 25 U 1264, AP 11 W 5711, AP 23 U 95, AP 28V 0638, AP 23U 60, AP 25U 2007, and AP 23U 0382 for quarter as per G.O. Ms. No. 216 Transport, Roads & Buildings (TR.II) dt. 4-12-1997 and pass such other orders as are necessary in the interest of justice. Counsel for the Petitioners: SMT.S.SWARNA REDDY Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 8165 of 2005 Between: 1 Vinod Kumar .R, S/o. late R. Krishnaiah, R/o. H.No. 3-22-102, Raja Street, Kollapur, Mahabubnagar District. (Maxi Cab bearing No. AP 22U 8817) 2 Srinivasa Rao, G S/o. Purnachander Rao, R/o. H.No. 1-10-79, Kollapur, Mahabubnagar District. (Maxi Cab bearing No. AP 22U 9156) 3 J. Srinivas Reddy, S/o. Lakshmi Reddy, R/o. H.No. 3-22-95, Kota Street, Kollapur, Mahabubnagar District. (Maxi Cab AP 22V 0556) ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Government of Andhra Pradesh, Rep by its Principal Secretary, Transport, Roads and Buildings (TR-II) Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Mahabubnagar, Mahabubnagar District. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue any writ or order, direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus, declaring the impugned G.O. Ms. No. 152, Transport Roads & Buildings (TR-II), dt. 1-12-2001 as illegal, arbitrary without jurisdiction and contrary to the 1st schedule of the A.P. Motor Vehicles Taxation Act 1963 and consequently direct the respondents to collect tax of Rs. 1,000/- for the petitioners vehicle bearing Registration Nos. AP 22U 8817, AP 22U 9156 and AP 22V 0556 for quarter as per G.O. Ms. No. 216 Transport, Roads and Buildings (TR-II), dated 4-12-1997 and to pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case Counsel for the Petitioners: MR.P.N.ARUN KUMAR Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 8166 of 2005 Between: 1 J. Lakshmaiah, S/o. Lakshmi Rangaiah, D.No.5-75-12, 3rd Line, Pandaripuram, Guntur, Guntur District. (Owner of the Vehicle bearing No. AP 7 X 3959) 2 V.V. Subba Rao S/o. Peda Gurunadham, R/o. 7th Line, at Agraharam, Guntur, Guntur District. (Owner of the Vehicle bearing Nos. AP 7 X 5866 and A.P. 27 U 1578) 3 M. Narasimha Reddy S/o. Sambi Reddy, R/o. Maruthinagar, Navuloor (P), Mangalagiri (M), Guntur District. (Owner of the Vehicle bearing No. AP 7 X 6010) 4 M. Satyanarayana S/o. Vara Prasad rao, R/o. Muthyalareddy Nagar, Guntur District. (Owner of the Vehicle bearing No. AP 7 TT 5559) 5 D. Dasaradha Rami Reddy S/o. Perreddy, R/o. Tyagraj Road, Kontipadu, Guntur District. (Owner of the Vehicle bearing No. AP 7 T 6232) 6 S. Lingamma W/O. Linga Babu, R/o. Kothapeta, Vijayawada, Krishna District. (Owner of the Vehicle bearing No. AP 16 TU 9790) 7 G. Sambasiva Rao S/o. Sri Ramulu, R/o. Prakashnagar, Gorantla, Guntur District. (Owner of the Vehicle bearing No. AP 7 X 9006) 8 B. Srinivasa Reddy S/o. Reddamma Reddy, R/o. Nallapadu, Guntur District. (Owner of the Vehicle bearing No. AP 7 X 7093) 9 Ch. Padmavathi W/o. Sudhakara Rao R/o. Saibaba Road, 2nd Line, Santhinagar, Guntur District. (Owner of the Vehicle bearing No. AP 7 TT 2224) 10 D. Srinivasa Rao S/o. Lakshmi Koteswara Rao R/o.15/1, Arundelpet, Guntur District. (Owner of the Vehicle bearing Nos. AP 31 U 3328 & AP 7 TT 3336) 11. G. Jyothirmai W/o. Sambasiva Rao, R/o. Venkateswara Colony, Gorantla, Guntur District. (Owner of the Vehicle bearing No. AP 7 TT 4446) 12 C .V. Sivaram S/o. Basavaiah R/o. Amaravathi, Guntur District. (Owner of the Vehicle bearing No.AP 7-X-3759) ..... PETITIONERS And: 1 The Government of Andhra Pradesh, Rep,. by its Principal Secretary, Transport, Roads and Buildings (TR-II) Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Guntur, Guntur District. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue Writ Order or Direction more particularly one in the nature of WRIT OF MANDAMUS, declaring the Impugned G.O.Ms.No. 152, Transport, Roads and Buildings (TR-II) dt. 01-12-2001 as illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the 1st Schedule of the A.P. Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1963 and consequently direct the respondents to collect Tax of Rs.1,000/- from the petitioners maxi cabs vehicles bearing Registration Nos. AP 7 X 3959, AP 7 X 5866 and A.P. 27 U 1578, AP 7 X 6010, AP 7 TT 5559, AP 7 T 6232, AP 16 TU 9790, AP 7 X 9006, AP 7 X 7093, AP 7 TT 2224, AP 31 U 3328 & AP 7 TT 3336, AP 7 TT 4446 and AP-7-X- 3579 respectively per quarter as per G.O. Ms. No. 216, Transport, Roads and Buildings (TR-II), dt. 04-12-1997 and to pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioner : MR.A.JAGANNATHA RAO Counsel for the Respondents.: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 8179 of 2005 Between: 1 V.Sivaramakrishna Reddy, s/o Nagireddy, r/o Brudavan Gardens, Guntur. 2 K.Sridhar, s/o Umamaheswara Rao, r/o Vidyanagar, Guntur. 3 G.Ravi Kumar, s/o Satyanarayana, r/o Syamalanagar, Guntur. 4 B.Ramakrishna, s/o Rama Rao, r/o Chandramoulinagar, Guntur. 5 P.Krishna Reddy, s/o Kotireddy, r/o Brodipet, Guntur. 6 G.Chitraranjan Reddy, s/o Gangireddy, r/o Garapadu, Guntur District. 7 M.Srinivasa Rao, s/o Satyanarayana Murthy, r/o Ankireddypalem, Guntur District. 8 V.Hemasundara Rao, s/o Maheswara Rao, r/o Vidyanagar, Guntur. 9 Bonthu Srinivasa Reddy, s/o Radhakrishna Reddy, r/o Munnangi Village, Guntur District. ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Government of Andhra Pradesh, rep., by its Prl. Secretary, Transport, Roads & Buildings (Tr.11) Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Guntur. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue any writ or order, direction more particularly one in the nature of a writ of Mandamus, declaring the impugned G.O.Ms.No.152, Transport Roads and Buildings (Tr.11) dt.01-12-2001 as illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the 1st schedule of the A.P.Motor Vehicles Taxation Act 1963 and consequently direct the respondents to collect tax of Rs.1000/- for petitioners vehicles bearing Registration Nos.AP.07/TT.4160, AP.7/X.4515, AP.7/TT-1881, AP.7/X-4185, AP.07/X-9515, AP.7/T.7929, AP.7/TT-4546, AP.7/X.1854 and AP.7/V.6446 respectively for quarter as per G.O.Ms.No.216, Transport, Roads & Buildings (TR.11) dt.4-12-1997. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.G.PEDDA BABU Counsel for the Respondent No.: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 8229 of 2005 Between: 1 Ch. Satya Sai Babu, S/o. Seetharamaiah, R/o. Ramireddypeta, Narsaraopeta, Guntur District, (Owner of the Vehicle bearing AP-7-U-8687) 2 M. Innaiah Reddy, S/o. Chennaiah, R/o. 15/29, Endugumpalem Village, Nadendla Mandal, Guntur District, (Owner of the Vehicle bearing AP-7-U-7526) 3 I. Venkata Subba Rao, S/o. Ramaiah, R/o Yerraguntapalem Village, Prakasam District. (Owner of the Vehicle bearing AP-7-U-5609) 4 Y. Appireddy, S/o. Rami Reddy, R/o. Lankelapurapadu Village, Muppala Mandal, Guntur District,Owner of the Vehicle bearing AP-7-W-4118) 5 V. Hemalatha, W/o. Rama Rao, R/o. Ramireddypeta, Narsaraopeta, Guntur District. (Owner of the Vehicle bearing AP-7-U-8251) 6 N. Anjaiah, S/o. Ramulu, R/o. Yendugumpalem Village, Nadendla Mandal, Guntur District (Owner of the Vehicle bearing AP-7-U-6566) ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Government of Andhra Pradesh, Rep by its Principal Secretary, Transport, Roads and Buildings (TR-II) Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary, Regional Tranport Authority, Narsaraopeta, Guntur District. 3 The Secretary, Regional Tranport Authority, Ongole, Prakasam District. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue Writ Order or Direction more particularly one in the nature of WRIT OF MANDMAUS, declaring the impugned G.O.Ms. No. 152, Transport, Roads and Buildings (TR-II), dt. 01-12-2001 as illegal, arbitrary without jurisdiction and contrary to the 1st schedule direct the respondents to collect Tax of Rs. 1,000/- from the petitioners maxi cabs vehicles bearing Registration Nos. AP-7-U-8687, AP-7-U- 7526, AP-7-U-5609, AP-7-W-4118, AP-7-U-8251, AP-7-U-6566 respectively per quarter as per G.O.Ms.No. 216, Transport, Roads and Buildings (TR-II) dt. 04-12- 1997 and to pass such other order or orders as this Hon'bl e Court deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioners: MR. A.JAGANNATHA RAO Counsel for the Respondent No.: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 8264 of 2005 Between: 1 B. Narayana Rao S/o Visweshwar Rao, Owner of Vehicles bearing No.AP 24 V 2241, R/o 1-12-143, Pearla Kottam, Huzur Nagar, Nalgonda District. 2 V. Madhusudhan Rao S/o Janaki Ramaiah, Owner of Vehicles bearing No.AP 24 V 994, resident of 14-132, Lingagiri Road, Huzur Nagar, Nalgonda District. 3 P. Vishwakanth S/o Dayanand, Owner of Vehicles beasring No. AP 24 V 1234, R/o 16-19, Near Saibaba Mandir, Huzur Nagar, Nalgonda District. 4 G. Chandra Shakar Rao S/o Seetha Ramaiah, Owner of Vehicles bearing No.AP 24 V 4187, R/o 29-14, Deexit nagar, Huzur Nagar, Nalgonda District 5 Ch. Venugopal Rao S/o Rangaiah, Owner of Vehicles bearing No. AP 24 V 1369 R/o 17-40, Near Public Club, Huzur Nagar, Nalgonda District. 6 K. Sridhar S/o Subash, Owner of Vehicles bearing No. A.P. 24 U 7888, resident of Huzur Nagar, Nalgonda District. ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Government of Andhra Pradesh, rep by Principal Secretary, Transport, Roads & Buildings (TR-II) Dept., Secrtarait, Hyderabad 2 The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Nalgonda, Nalgonda District .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue any Writ or order direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandmaus declaring the impugned G.O.Ms. No. 152, Transport, Roads & Buildings (TR-II) dt 1-12-2001 as illegal, arbitrary without jurisdiction and contrary to the 1st schedule of the A.P. Motor Vehicle Taxation Act 1963 and consequently direct the respondents to collect tax of Rs. 1,000/- for the petitioners’ vehicles for quarter as per G.O.Ms. No. 216 Transport, Roads & Buildings (TR-II) dt 4-12-1997 and to pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioners : MR.D.KRISHNA REDDY Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 8272 of 2005 Between: 1 B.N. Venkata Reddy S/o B. Narayanappa, R/o 19-3-3-7A, Jayanagar, Lakshmiparam, Tirupati, Chittoor District. 2 M. Anasuya, W/o Raghunadha Reddy, R/o 19-4-31/11E, 2nd Road, S.T.V. Nagar, Tirupati Chittoor District. 3 G. Nirmala W/o G. Chandrababu, R/o 6-1-2 NA, R&B Guest House, Chenna Reddy Colony, Tirupati, Chittoor District. 4 M. Sarath Kumar S/o M. Gopal Reddy, R/o 8-135, Akuthota Street, Tirupati, Chittoor District. 5 B. Muni Krishna Reddy S/o Raja Reddy r/o 6-10-329, Singala Gunta, Tirupati, Chittoor District ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Government of A.P., rep by Principal Secretary, Transport, Roads & Buildings (TR-II) Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad . 2 The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Tirupati, Chittoor District. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue any Writ or order, direction more particularly one in the nature or Writ of Mandmus, declaring the impugned G.O.Ms. No. 152, Transport, Roads & Buildings (TR-II) dt 1-12-2001 as illegal, arbitrary without jurisdiction and contrary to the 1st schedule of the A.P. Motor Vehicles Taxation Act 1963 and consequently direct the respondents to collect tax of Rs. 1,000/- for the petitioners vehicles bearing Registration Nos. AP 03.U.4060, AP 03.V.7972, AP.3.A. 6657 AP.27.U.7762 and AP.03.V.7434, respectively for quarter as per G.O. Ms. No. 216 Transport, Roads & Buildings (TR-II), dt 4-12-1997 and to pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioners : MR.P.VENKATA RAO Counsel for the Respondents : GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 9693 of 2005 Between: 1 Y. Nageswara Rao, S/o Krishnaiah,Owner of Vehicles bearing Nos. AP 7 W 4449 AP 7 U 9843 anhd AP 7W 1909, R/o Machavaram, Guntur District. 2 V. Satyanarayana, S/o Pulla Rao, Owner of Vehicle bearing No. AP 27 U 6564, R/o Machavaram, Guntur District. 3 M. Satyanarayana, s/o Ramulu, Owner of Vehicle bearing No. AP 1 T 5604 R/o Machavaram, Guntur District. 4 C. Saida Reddy, S/o Venkat Reddy, Owner of Vehicle bearing No. AP 24 U 8060 R/o Karlapadu, Guntur District. 5 K. Nageswar Rao, S/o Balaiah, Owner of Vehicle bearing No. AP 7 W 3415 R/o Renta Chinthala, Guntur District. 6 A. Venkat Reddy, S/o Rami Reddy, AP 36 V 3547 & AP 7X 8686. 7 K. Sreenubabu, S/o Venkateswarlu, Owner of Vehicle bearing No. AP 27 U 6202 R/o Dachepalli, Guntur District. ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Government of Andhra Pradesh, rep. by its Principal Secretary, Transport, Roads & Buildings ( TR.II) Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Narasaraopeta, Guntur District. 3 The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Guntur. Guntur District. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue any writ or order, direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus, declaring the impugned G.O.Ms.No. 152, Transport, Roads & Buildings (TR-II), dt. 01-12-2001 as illegal, arbitrary without jurisdiction and contrary to the 1st schedule of the A.P. Motor Vehicles Taxation Act 1963 and consequently direct the respondents to collect tax of Rs. 1,000/- for the petitioners' vehicles for quarter as per G.O.Ms. No. 216 Transport, Roads & Buildings (TR.II), dt. 4-12-1997 and to pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioners: MR.B.CHANDRA SHEKHAR Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR TRANSPORT WRIT PETITION NO : 9694 of 2005 Between: 1 K. Sreenubabu, S/o. K. Venkateswarlu,Owner of vehicle bearing No. AP 20 U 8706 R/o. Dachepalli, Guntur District. 2 D.Venkata Satyanarayana, S/o. D. Saidaiah, Owner of vehicle bearing No. AP 7 W 2772 R/o. Dachepalli, Guntur District. 3 Y. Venkata Rami Reddy, S/o. Narsi Reddy, Owner of vehicle bearing No. AP 7 W 3418 R/o. Dachepalli, Guntur District. 4 B. Venkateswara Reddy, S/o. Saida Reddy, Owner of vehicle bearing No.AP 36 V 3787 R/o. Dachepalli, Guntur District. 5 S. Sreenivasa Rao, S/o. Padma Rao, Owner of vehicle bearing No. AP 27 U 6155 R/o. Dachepalli, Guntur District. 6 B. Ramanjaneyulu, S/o. Saidaiah,Owner of vehicle bearing No. AP 7 U 9718 R/o. Dachepalli, Guntur District. 7 K.Ramesh, S/o. Venkataramaiah,Owner of vehicle beasring No. AP 7 W 4380 R/o. Dachepalli, Guntur District. 8 Shaik Mahaboob, S/o. Ibrahim, Owner of vehicle bearing No. MH 27 0057, R/o. Dachepalli, Guntur District. 9 Shaik Peravali, S/o. Shaik Saidulu,Owner of vehicle bearing