IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI
KIRANMAYEE MANDAVA
Shaik Mahaboob Peera S/o Meera Saheb – Appellant
Versus
State of Andhra Pradesh – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. jurisdiction and authority in eviction orders. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. requirements for eviction of unauthorized occupants. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. consistency with previous court orders. (Para 5) |
| 4. outcome based on prior case precedent. (Para 6) |
| 5. closure of all pending applications. (Para 7) |
ORDER :
2. Since the issues involved in the above Writ Petitions are one and the same, it is appropriate to dispose of the cases by way of a ‘Common Order’.
4. It is contended that the subject lands are Inam lands. Under the provisions of Section 77 of the Act, in case of Inam lands, it is the RDO, who has to conduct enquiry and pass orders for eviction of the unauthorized occupants, and resume the land. Thus, it is contended that in the light of the said provisions, the notice issued under Section 83 of the Act is not sustainable.
6. Accordingly, these Writ Petitions are disposed of, in terms of the orders passed by this Court in W.P.Nos.15005 & 15006 of 2025, dated 21.08.2025. There shall be no order as to costs.
As a sequel, all pending miscellaneous applications shall stand closed.
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Disputes regarding title over land belonging to charitable institutions must be addressed by the Endowments Tribunal, making writ petitions under Article 226 not maintainable.
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Ownership disputes regarding lands belonging to religious institutions must be resolved through the Endowments Tribunal, making writ petitions under Article 226 inappropriate.
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