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IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
Nagesh Bheemapaka
Chouhan Devanand – Appellant
Versus
State of Telangana – Respondent
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| 1. caste claims based on political motives and unsustainable ancestral ties. (Para 2) |
| 2. enquiries conducted adhered to statutory requirements ensuring proper verification. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. cancellation of caste certificates validated due to procedural compliance and lack of proof of st status. (Para 10 , 11) |
ORDER :
Petitioners question the Proceedings dated 28-05-2025 of the 3rd respondent cancelling the caste certificates issued by the 5th respondent in their favour, which were renewed from time to time. Consequently, a direction is sought to set aside the same.
2.1. The 1st petitioner resides at Itchoda Village and Mandal, Adilabad District and has two wives: (1) Jadhav Godavari, daughter of Jadhav Sampathi of Mediguda Village, belonging to the ST Lambada community, with whom he has five children including petitioners 2, 3 and 7, and (2) Pawar Saya Bai, daughter of Pawar Narayana of Sathnala Village, Jainath Mandal, also belonging to the ST Lambada community, with whom he has three children — petitioners 4, 5, and 6.
2.3. While so, it is stated, the 1st petitioner contested the Local Body Elections for MPTC, elected from Itchoda Mandal, and served as Vice-MPP from 2013
The court upheld the cancellation of caste certificates based on a lack of valid documentation supporting claims to Scheduled Tribe status, emphasizing adherence to statutory due process.
The court upheld the cancellation of Caste Certificates for lack of evidence supporting ST-Lambada status and confirmed adherence to principles of natural justice during proceedings.
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