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Telangana Yet to Establish Municipal Tribunal Despite HC Order

HYDERABAD: A decade ago, the Telangana government planned to establish the Municipal Building Tribunal (MBT) to address building-related issues, particularly unauthorized structures. Nearly four years ago, in April 2022, the state government informed the Telangana High Court that the tribunal would be organized within four weeks. However, it remains unestablished amid a surge of unauthorized constructions in the state, especially in Greater Hyderabad. GHMC officials report that approximately 6,000 cases are pending in various courts, with 80% related to illegal buildings. Many owners or builders have secured stay orders, hindering the town planning wing from demolishing these structures. In the…

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Telangana HC suggests specialized tribunal for building disputes

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has proposed that the state government consider setting up a specialized tribunal to handle building-related disputes. This measure aims to alleviate the increasing workload of such cases within the judiciary. A division bench led by Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice GM Mohiuddin made this suggestion while reviewing an appeal regarding a building permit that was granted to a builder for a project in Kothapet back in October 2025. The appeal was submitted by residents Srinivas Yadav and DE Nagaraju after their previous petition to cancel the permit was dismissed by a single judge.…

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Telangana HC Dismisses Union Bank’s Property Auction Appeal

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has dismissed an appeal from Union Bank of India regarding the cancellation of an auction for a property owned by a city-based company undergoing liquidation. The court found that the bank had not adhered to proper legal procedures. A division bench, featuring Justices K. Lakshman and V. Ramakrishna Reddy, stated that while banks can recover funds through auctions, they must do so transparently and involve the official liquidator to ensure the property achieves the best possible sale price. The ruling came during the bank’s appeal against a March 2025 decision, in which a single judge…

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SC Limits Activity on 100 Acres of Disputed Shamshabad Land

HYDERABAD: The Supreme Court has instructed private parties claiming a significant 100-acre disputed parcel in Shamshabad and Paigah village, allegedly owned by HMDA, to halt any construction or transfer of property until their appeal is resolved in the Telangana high court. The division bench, comprising Justices MM Sundresh and Satish Chandra Sharma, was reviewing a petition from Mohammad Taher Khan, who claims ownership of the land based on specific survey numbers. HMDA (formerly HUDA) argued it had acquired approximately 180 acres in the 1990s, and that when objections arose over the increased compensation amounts, the Supreme Court mandated an enhancement…

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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…