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IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
K.SARATH
Soma Narayana – Appellant
Versus
Prl. Secy., Rev. Dept. – Respondent
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| 1. challenging an arbitrary order regarding land ownership. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. petitioner argues wrongful interference by respondents. (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. court examines previous decisions and evidence. (Para 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 4. writ petition granted, matter remanded for further action. (Para 12) |
JUDGMENT :
K.SARATH
This writ petition is filed questioning the order passed by the respondent No.2 in Rc.No.E/231/2016 (RC.No.D1/2254/2015) dated 24.10.2017 in setting aside the order passed by the respondent No.3 in Appeal No.A/200/2013 dated 25.01.2014 as illegal and arbitrary.
2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner, learned Assistant Government Pleader for Revenue and Smt R. Madhavilata, learned counsel for the respondent Nos.5 and 7.
3. Learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that the land admeasuring to an extent of Ac.2-10 gts in Sy.No.84/38 situated at Vallemkunta Village Shivar, Malhar Rao Mandal, Jayashankar Bhupalapally District, was assigned to the petitioner through final patta certificate No.A3/509/1980 date -11-1980 and since then, he was in peaceful possession and enjoyment of same by cultivating it. When the respondent Nos.5 and 6 were interfered with
Jurisdictional review mandates consideration of existing records and due process in decisions affecting land ownership, emphasizing established possession over mere administrative reports.
Revenue authorities lack jurisdiction to adjudicate title disputes and must refer such matters to civil courts.
Authorities cannot cancel land assignments if they have previously accepted alienations and effected mutations in the revenue records.
The court emphasized the necessity of following due process and issuing notice to affected parties in revenue record alterations, affirming the principles of natural justice.
A lawful land assignment cannot be canceled without due process, including notice, as unsupported allegations cannot validate actions contrary to established rights.
The court affirmed that a revision petition under the ROR Act can be filed without a time limit, emphasizing the need for a fresh enquiry into land ownership claims, especially in cases of alleged fr....
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