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Telangana HC Halts Ruling on Budwel Land E-Auction

HYDERABAD: In a significant development, the Telangana High Court has suspended a prior ruling that overturned the e-auction of 4.19 acres of land at Budwel, Rajendranagar, which was to be conducted by the HMDA. The court has allowed the HMDA to proceed with the auction while prohibiting the declaration of the highest bidder. The division bench, comprising Justices Moushumi Bhattacharya and Gadi Praveen Kumar, issued this directive on Tuesday during an appeal by the state government challenging the single judge’s decision made in May 2025. The bench also instructed the district collector of Rangareddy to address claims made by private…

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Telangana HC Demands Police Response on Bhoodan Land Alert

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court directed the state counsel to gather information from the Maheswaram police concerning a communication from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) about alleged irregularities related to the transfer of Bhoodan and restricted lands in Nagaram village, Maheswaram. The ED, which initiated an investigation into the alleged land fraud, informed the police in February 2024 that its preliminary inquiry indicated document fabrication, forgery, and manipulation of revenue records, possibly involving government officials. The agency recommended that the deputy commissioner of police (Maheswaram zone) take further action, as reported by petitioner Dastagir Shareef in court. Shareef claimed that no…

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Telangana HC Overturns Trial Court Ruling in Realty Land Dispute

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has recently approved a revision petition by a local realty firm, overturning a trial court’s decision that denied the dismissal of a civil suit against the firm. Justice Laxmi Narayana Alishetty remarked that the “plaintiffs have cleverly drafted the plaint, creating a false impression of a cause of action, which is not permissible in law and must be dismissed at the outset, especially since their case was barred by limitation.” The legal dispute involves approximately 30 acres of land in Ibrahimpatnam, Rangareddy district, initially owned by Mohammed Gouse Ali Khan. The plaintiffs, his descendants, sought…

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Telangana HC Warns Lawyers & Builders on Illegal Constructions

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has raised concerns regarding the increasing trend of illegal construction and unauthorized collections, urging advocates to rethink their involvement in such cases, as this could undermine the state’s future. Justice B Vijaysen Reddy pointed out the potential long-lasting effects, warning that coming generations might hold the current officials responsible for these issues. He advised municipal authorities and lawyers representing builders involved in illegal activities to stay alert. The caution was issued during the hearing of a petition by farmer B Sanjeev Kumar, who claimed that government authorities had failed to act against illegal construction carried…

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Telangana HC Questions Government on Illegal High-Rises

HYDERABAD: On Oct 8, the Telangana High Court raised concerns with state government departments, including HYDRAA, regarding delays in addressing complaints from Kamareddy MLA Katipally Venkata Ramana Reddy about illegal high-rise constructions intruding on lakes and public spaces in Hyderabad. Justice B Vijaysen Reddy questioned the representatives of various government departments, saying, “The complainant is an MLA. What have you been doing since December 2024?” while reviewing the MLA’s petition. The MLA sought the court’s direction for authorities to take action against alleged irregularities by construction firms. The judge also inquired why the MLA had not raised this issue in…

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Telangana HC rebukes collector for delay in land report

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court expressed dissatisfaction with the Rangareddy district collector for failing to submit an affidavit after more than three months, stating that this reflected poorly on his diligence. “What is stopping you? You have not filed the report even after three months,” remarked the court. Justice EV Venugopal made these comments while addressing a petition and contempt case regarding alleged illegal constructions on government lands classified as prohibited in Nagaram village, Maheswaram mandal. The disputed lands are reportedly part of Bhoodan properties, with allegations that several current and retired IAS and IPS officers and their family members…

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Telangana HC Censures Badangpet Civic Body for Illegal Builds

Telangana HC HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has instructed the Badangpet Municipal Corporation, situated on the outskirts of Hyderabad, to take decisive and immediate measures against illegal constructions on encroached lands under its jurisdiction. The order, issued on September 24 by Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy, came in response to a petition from the American Township Plot Owners Welfare Association, a residents’ welfare association from Balapur, Badangpet. The association alleged that a real estate firm and an individual were encroaching on land designated for a public road and had commenced construction. Despite several complaints, the RWA claimed the municipal corporation had…

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Telangana HC Notifies Collector on Illegal Bhoodan Constructions

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has issued notices to Rangareddy district collector C Narayana Reddy in response to a petition alleging illegal constructions on disputed lands linked to Bhoodan lands in Nagaram village, Maheswaram mandal. The court expressed concerns over the collector’s inaction regarding the constructions, even after previous orders mandated a status quo on the properties. Justice K Lakshman questioned the absence of a report from the collector about the alleged violations and instructed him to provide a comprehensive counter on both matters by the next hearing date. The case is set for further proceedings on October 10. Previously,…

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Telangana High Court Orders Protection for Petitioner’s Land

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court directed the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) and other authorities regarding two housing plots spanning nearly 2,000 sq. yds. in surveys 66 and 67 of Madhapur village, Serilingampally mandal. Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy presided over the petitions by Jagal Reddy and Y. Venkat Reddy, ordering HYDRAA to remove signboards installed on the disputed lands. Jagal Reddy requested protection for his plot measuring 1,190 sq. yds., which he purchased in 1998 and later regularized under GO 456 of 2008. He alleged that HYDRAA attempted a “symbolic possession” of the land at 3 a.m.…

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Telangana HC Calls for Quick Resolution of FTL and Buffer Zone Disputes

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court emphasized the pressing need for a comprehensive approach to resolving disputes surrounding full tank level (FTL), buffer zones, and canals throughout the state. The court insisted that all pending petitions be addressed in a unified manner, and any necessary land acquisition should strictly adhere to government directives. The court expressed dissatisfaction over the years of delays, questioning the effectiveness of officials who allowed these issues to persist unaddressed. It highlighted the contradictory situation where revenue authorities issue land ownership documents while irrigation officials designate the same parcels as water flow paths, FTL, or buffer zones.…