Quick Summary: T Mallesh Yadav says he owns land in Medak District, but the government is challenging him. The court has now told him to apply under new rules to prove his ownership.
T Mallesh Yadav, a 66-year-old farmer from Secunderabad, says he owns 5 acres of land in Kallakal Village, Medak District. He claims he bought it in 1999 and has the paperwork to show it. His name was even in the official records, and he had ownership documents.
In 2006, a local government officer questioned Yadav's ownership, suggesting the land might be taken back. Yadav went to court and won in 2013. The court said the government could only take the land for public purposes if they followed the correct steps.
Yadav tried to get his name back in the records in 2015. A higher officer asked for a report, but nothing happened. In 2020, Yadav went to court again, asking for updated digital documents. The court told the authorities to deal with his request.
In 2024, Yadav made another request, but nothing changed. Meanwhile, Telangana introduced the Bhu Bharathi Act in 2025, creating new rules for land records. Yadav now has to apply online under these new rules.
"The person has to submit an online application...and it is for the responsible authority to consider it and make a decision according to the law."
Justice K. Lakshman has given Yadav the freedom to apply online as per the new Bhu Bharathi Rules. The authorities have 30 days to respond once they get his application. If they reject it, they must explain why.
"If the responsible authority does not want to accept the request...they must give a reasoned decision."
This case shows the ongoing struggle between individuals and the government over land rights, with new laws making it more complicated.
