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, the court had commanded the collector to categorize the disputed lands as prohibited and prevent any alterations or constructions. The collector’s noncompliance has led to the current contempt proceedings.
During Monday’s session, petitioner Birla Mallesh presented photographs depicting ongoing constructions, particularly a boundary wall, which supposedly breached prior court directives.
Mallesh also noted that, despite appeals to the collector’s office in July, there has been no action against the violators, emphasizing a lack of administrative response.
