A family in Telangana faced a tough situation when they were told to leave their home, but the court stepped in to help them get important papers needed for their daughter’s education.
D Shiva Prasad and his wife, D Prabhavathi, were told by the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) to leave their house in Papireddy Colony. This decision was based on a complaint under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. The order was made on December 6, 2021, and the family was given 45 days to move out.
“The RDO’s order was declared illegal and unfair,” argued the family’s lawyer.
The family’s daughter was chosen for an MBA course at Sridevi Women’s Engineering College. Her school certificates were inside the house, which was now under dispute. Without these papers, she couldn’t enroll in her course.
Judge E.V. Venugopal heard the case and understood the urgency. The court allowed the family to get their daughter’s certificates from the house. This was crucial for her to continue her education.
“The court made a quick decision because of the urgency of the situation,” noted the petitioners’ lawyer.
The house was reportedly taken over by the Tahsildar with help from the local police. However, the family claimed that the property should not have been seized, as it belonged to Shiva Prasad’s mother, Smt. D Susheela.
The court suggested that the family file an appeal with the District Collector to resolve the property dispute. They were given 12 weeks to do so.
The court’s decision allowed the family to retrieve necessary documents while they work on resolving the property issue. This ruling highlights the importance of balancing legal orders with immediate personal needs. The family is now focused on the appeal process to regain their home, while their daughter can pursue her education without further hindrance.
