KUNURU LAKSHMAN
Macherla Nagaraj Goud – Appellant
Versus
State of Telangana – Respondent
ORDER :
Kunuru Lakshman, J.
1. Heard Mr. P. Giri Krishna, learned counsel for the petitioners in W.P. No.8424 of 2024 and respondent Nos.4 and 5 in W.P. No.9451 of 2024, Mr. S. Srinivas Reddy, learned Assistant Government Pleader for Revenue appearing on behalf of respondent Nos.1 to 3 in W.P. No.8424 of 2024 and respondent Nos.1 and 2 in W.P. No.9451 of 2024, Mr. M. Rama Mohan Reddy, learned Standing Counsel appearing on behalf of respondent No.4 Municipality in W.P. No.8424 of 2024 and respondent No.3 in W.P. No.9451 of 2024 and Mr. M. Damodar Reddy, learned counsel for respondent Nos.5 and 6 in W.P. No.8424 of 2024 and the petitioners in W.P. No.9451 of 2024.
2. W.P. No.8424 of 2024 is filed by the petitioners seeking a direction to respondent Nos.1 to 4, particularly, respondent No.3 not to enforce the impugned notice dated 21.03.2024 by holding it illegal and to set aside the same.
3. Whereas, W.P. No.9451 of 2024 is filed by the petitioners therein to declare the action of respondent No.2 in issuing the impugned order dated 04.11.2023 declaring Ac.0-22 guntas of land towards west side of NH167K in Survey No.110, situated at Choutabetla Village, Kollapur Mandal, Nagarkurnool Distr
Administrative authorities cannot adjudicate on title and possession disputes while civil suits are pending, especially when interim injunctions are in place.
The judgment emphasizes the importance of adhering to principles of natural justice and providing a reasonable opportunity for the parties to present their case.
The finality of judgments and decrees, and the ineffectiveness of attempts to challenge them, was a central legal principle established in the judgment.
The court affirmed that property disputes should be resolved in civil courts, not through writ petitions, emphasizing the limited role of municipal authorities in such matters.
A writ petition cannot adjudicate serious disputed questions of fact which must be resolved in a competent civil court.
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