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K. MANMADHA RAO
M. Naga Raju, The State Of Andhra Pradesh – Appellant
Versus
State Of Andhra Pradesh – Respondent
ORDER :
(K. Manmadha Rao, J.) :
The writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the following relief:
2. Heard Sri B. Somasekhar, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner; learned Assistant Government Pleader for Endowments and Smt P.Radhika, learned counsel appearing for the respondents.
3. On hearing, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the Respondents No.3 and 4 filed O.A.No.630 of 2017 on the file of Respondent No.5 stating that they are absolute owners of the property to an extent of Ac.3-18 cents in RS.No.693 situated at Kalidindi Village and Mandal which was born out of RSR relating to Kalidindi Village. According to Respondents No.3 and 4, the said land was meant for devadasis for performing dances in both the respondents 3 and 4 devastanams and get appropriate income thereon till they perform duties. After abolition of Devadasis Act, the rights over
The court established that procedural compliance under the A.P. Act 30 of 1987 is essential for the validity of property claims related to endowments.
The court established that procedural irregularities in property registration under Act 30 of 1987 invalidate subsequent claims of ownership.
Land granted under Inams Abolition Act confers ownership, which cannot be revoked without due process; arbitrary state action is unlawful.
The Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to resolve title disputes over endowment properties, which must be adjudicated in civil courts.
The Executive Officer’s action against encroachers on temple property was within jurisdiction under the Endowments Act, with disputes over land title to be determined by the Endowment Tribunal.
The court held that petitioners failed to establish their entitlement to Ryotwari Patta and did not challenge the grant to Inamdars within the statutory period, leading to dismissal of their petition....
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