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Land dispute and acquisition litigation in Telangana
Overview
Legal challenges regarding land acquisition and disputes in Telangana have seen significant rulings in the High Court and Supreme Court.
In one instance, the Supreme Court of India dismissed an appeal by the Telangana government concerning a 40-acre land dispute in Lothukunta. The dismissal was due to a filing delay of 219 days, exceeding the mandatory 90-day limit. The dispute involved land claimed as private property by Shantha Sriram Constructions Pvt. Ltd., which had previously alleged interference by the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection Agency (HYDRAA).
Separately, the Telangana High Court quashed land acquisition proceedings for 92.39 acres in Tellapur village. The court ruled that the original 2006 and 2007 notifications for township development were too vague to allow landowners to exercise their right to object. The ruling also noted that mandatory inquiries were treated as mere formalities and that the government failed to provide sufficient evidence that the land was required for development.
Entities
Telangana government · Supreme Court of India · Shantha Sriram Constructions · Medchal-Malkajgiri · Justice Vakiti Ramakrishna Reddy
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesTelangana High Court quashes Tellapur land acquisition
The Telangana High Court quashed the acquisition of 92.39 acres in Tellapur, ruling that the stated purpose of township development was too vague and that landowner objections were not properly examined.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesTelangana government loses 40-acre land appeal due to filing delay
The Supreme Court dismissed a Telangana government appeal over 40 acres of land in Lothukunta due to a 219-day filing delay, potentially costing the state land valued at ₹4,000 crore.
Sources
deccanchronicle.com · newindianexpress.com · newsmeter.in