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Directs Inquiry Over Massive Unauthorized of Government Land in Telangana
The of Judicature for the State of Telangana has ordered a sweeping probe into the systematic encroachment of over 74 acres of government land in Injapur Village, Ranga Reddy District. Presided over by Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka, the court expressed severe dissatisfaction with the "" of , effectively accusing the state machinery of aiding the of public assets.
Case Background and Disputed Land
The proceedings were initiated following a petition highlighting the massive encroachment of land in Survey No. 126, which is recorded as "Sarkari" (Government) land and identified in village maps as Jilavarkhan Cheruvu , a water body. The petitioner alleged that official documents, including layout plans, were fraudulently altered to facilitate illegal structures, ranging from private housing and apartments to commercial godowns.
Despite the land being under clear government ownership, official records produced before the court revealed a mosaic of unauthorized occupations—including Sub-Stations, residential colonies, places of worship, and private roads—for which no or existed.
Legal Analysis and Judicial Scrutiny
During the hearing, the court noted with alarm that the District Collector’s failed to explain how these structures were permitted, instead focusing on discrediting the petitioner. Justice Bheemapaka remarked that the state authorities’ primary duty is to protect . Failing to provide evidence of legal authorization for these occupations suggested, in the Court’s view, that local officials were in active collusion with encroachers.
The Judge observed that while the () is typically reserved for cases of national or international importance, the brazen nature of this land grab, coupled with the systemic failure of local administration, necessitated an impartial, high-level inquiry.
Key Observations
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"The state machinery is actively aiding the encroachment of government land at the cost of the government exchequer."
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"The Court cannot be blind and a mute spectator to such a massive encroachment... and blatant and willful attempt of Respondents to keep the Court in dark."
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"It is apparent that the is only to allow the to continue."
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"Any lapse in this regard leads to heavy loss of exchequer to the State."
Final Order and Direction
The has directed the Director General of Police to transfer the matter to the () for a comprehensive probe. Investigators have been instructed to identify all public officials and private individuals involved in the illegal grab and submit findings .
Additionally, the Principal Secretary of the must initiate immediate disciplinary action against local officials, specifically the Tahsildar and the Grama Palana Officer, for their failure to prevent or report the . By holding both administrative and criminal authorities accountable, the Court has signaled a zero-tolerance approach toward the systematic looting of public land in Telangana.
