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Telangana HC Issues Warnings on Illegal Constructions, Fines Ahead

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has taken a firm stand against illegal constructions, warning that petitioners who attempt to protect unauthorized parts of their buildings from demolition may incur substantial fines. Justice NV Shravan Kumar delivered a strong message, highlighting the concerning trend of builders disregarding approved plans and seeking judicial protection afterward. “You (the petitioner) should construct according to the plan. You believe you can act however you wish, and later we will see if someone identifies it as unauthorized. This mindset must change. We might consider ignorance as a factor, but those who choose to do it intentionally?”…

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Telangana HC Questions Accountability for Officials Clearing Illegal Buildings

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has inquired whether any action has been taken against government officials who allegedly sanctioned illegal constructions and provided civic amenities like water and electricity to structures that were later demolished by the HYDRAA for encroaching on government land. A vacation bench led by Justice Nagesh Bheempaka posed this question while hearing petitions from over 20 residents of Patelguda village, located on the outskirts of Hyderabad. The residents claimed that their homes were demolished in September 2024 without notice, leaving them homeless. The petitioners informed the court that a subsequent survey, conducted on the court’s orders,…

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HYDRAA Alerts Telangana HC on Realty Firm in Kukatpally

HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) informed a vacation bench of the Telangana High Court on Thursday that it is not interfering with a 13.17-acre land in Kukatpally currently possessed by NVN Constructions Pvt Ltd. HYDRAA claimed that the site was part of a waterbody and proceeded to demolish the compound wall, security guard rooms, cut electricity supply, and damage equipment on the premises. Subsequently, after the firm filed a contempt case, the High Court issued interim directives on May 29, instructing HYDRAA and other government bodies to restore the site to its original condition by…

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Telangana HC Queries HYDRAA on Unnotified Kokapet Demolitions

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court challenged HYDRAA regarding the demolition actions taken at ZRESTA Villas in Kokapet, which were conducted without prior notice. Interim orders were issued to maintain the status quo. Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka, during a hearing of a house motion from the petitioners, deemed it inappropriate to demolish structures without notice, especially when the land was under litigation. According to the petitioners, the ZRESTA Villa Owners Maintenance Mutually Aided Cooperative Society, claims that HYDRAA personnel unlawfully entered the property on May 26 and removed the compound wall unexpectedly. In response to the demolition, the petitioners submitted a house…

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Telangana HC Rebukes HYDRAA for Illegal Construction in Salkam Cheruvu

File photo HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has criticized HYDRAA for its alleged discriminatory actions regarding the demolition of structures and land fencing, even those currently under litigation. The court questioned why no action has been taken against the Barrister Fatima Owaisi Educational Campus, which reportedly stands in the Full Tank Level (FTL) area of Salkam Cheruvu in the Old City. Justice NV Shravan Kumar took note of the institution’s construction within the lake without the necessary approvals and mandated a comprehensive inquiry into the actions of officials who failed to act over the years. He directed the principal secretaries…

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Telangana HC Grants Week for Gov’t to Respond in GHMC Merger Case

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has granted the state government one last opportunity to submit its responses to a series of petitions challenging the merger of panchayats, municipalities, and municipal corporations within the Outer Ring Road limits into the GHMC. The bench, led by Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice GM Mohiuddin, stated, “As a final indulgence, the respondents (state) are allowed one week to file a counter-affidavit.” The court also granted an additional week for the petitioners to respond to the state’s counters and adjourned the matter for further hearings. Among the petitioners is 98-year-old farmer MA Shareef…

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Telangana HC Denies Stay on Bhoodan Land Demolitions

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court, on Wednesday, denied a request for interim relief or a stay on the large-scale demolition and rehabilitation efforts at Bhoodan lands in Velugumatla village, Khammam district. The court noted that intervening now might negatively impact many eligible beneficiaries in need. Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy issued this ruling while considering petitions from families displaced during the demolition drive conducted on February 24. The court instructed the state government to submit a detailed counter-affidavit and set the next hearing for April 15. During the proceedings, the government pleader for revenue presented written instructions detailing the status of…

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Telangana HC reprimands HYDRAA for seizing Hayathnagar plot

HYDERABAD: The High Court has reprimanded the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) for allegedly seizing a 650 square yard plot in Sahebnagar Kalan, Hayathnagar, located on the outskirts of the city. During a hearing of a petition from the landowner contesting HYDRAA’s actions, Justice NV Shravan Kumar expressed astonishment, stating that interfering in ongoing property disputes is hardly a model of good governance. It is reported that HYDRAA has taken over the property under the pretext of encroachment into a park. Addressing the proceedings, the judge remarked that the courts are equipped to handle encroachments and related…

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Telangana High Court Halts Acquisition of Jubilee Hills Properties

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has recently stayed the acquisition and dispossession proceedings concerning four properties, totaling 5,186.14 square yards, owned by private individuals on Road No. 45, Jubilee Hills. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) had issued notices to the property owners under Section 21 of the GHMC Act, initiating the acquisition process for a proposed 120-ft road extending from Road No. 45 T-Junction to Durgam Cheruvu. Justice NV Shravan Kumar, in an order dated March 17, stated: “A stay is in effect for all further proceedings regarding the issuance of notice under Section 21 of the Act, particularly…

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Telangana HC to Hear Plea on Bhoodan Land House Demolitions

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court is set to hear on March 23 a petition contesting the demolition of homes reportedly constructed on Bhoodan land in Velugumatla village, Khammam district. The petition was submitted by a group of 20 daily wage laborers who allege their residences were demolished by authorities on February 24. Although the case was not reviewed due to time constraints, Justice B Vijaysen Reddy acknowledged the issue after it was brought up by the petitioners’ counsel. He indicated it would be examined in depth on March 24. The petitioners, residents of Gotilla Park in Khanapuram Haveli urban area…