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ALOK ARADHE, ANIL KUMAR JUKANTI
Kolachi Ram Reddy – Appellant
Versus
State of Andhra Pradesh – Respondent
ORDER :
Anil Kumar Jukanti, J.
Mr. M. Rama Rao, learned counsel for the petitioners.
Mr. Abu Akram, learned Standing Counsel for respondent No.4 – Telangana State Waqf Board.
2. This writ petition is filed praying to grant the following relief:
3. Brief facts:
Petitioners aver that they purchased agricultural land vide registered sale deed, dated 13.02.2007 (as evident from Ex.P.16 at Page No.63), in various survey numbers to an extent of Acs.7.17½ guntas from Pochampally Sudhakar Rao, an extent of Acs.5.08½ g
The court ruled that the notification declaring lands as waqf property was invalid due to procedural lapses and lack of evidence, affirming the petitioners' ownership rights.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the dismissal of the Writ Petition challenging the Gazette Notification, with the court granting the petitioner liberty to raise objections before ....
The jurisdiction for disputes concerning Wakf properties lies exclusively with the Wakf Tribunal, not civil courts, reinforcing the necessity for timely legal action under the WAKF ACT.
The court ruled that proper inquiry and adherence to statutory procedures are essential for valid Waqf declarations, invalidating the notification in this case.
Notifications claiming property as Waqf land are invalid without proper survey and notice to concerned parties, emphasizing due process under the Waqf Act.
The constitution of an inquiry commission by the State is valid despite challenges under the Waqf Act, 1995 when prior waqf declarations are arbitrary, devoid of proper procedure, and the property in....
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