Telangana High Court

Telangana High Court: Officials Must Follow Legal Steps in Land Dispute with Businessman

Updated
Oct 5, 2025 1:01 PM
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Quick Summary: M Srinivas Reddy wins a court battle over a piece of land in Gundlapochampally Village. The court tells officials not to interfere with his land unless they follow the proper legal steps.

The Land in Question

M Srinivas Reddy, a businessman, claimed ownership of a small plot of land in Gundlapochampally Village, Medchal-Malkajgiri District. He had papers like a land ownership book and a title deed to prove it. Despite this, some local officials were trying to mess with his rights to the property.

Officials Say It's Government Land

The government representatives, including The State of Telangana, The District Collector, and the Revenue Divisional Officer, argued that the land in question was actually government property. They believed they had the right to interfere with Reddy's possession of the land.

Judge K. Lakshman's Decision

Judge K. Lakshman looked at the evidence, including the land ownership book, which showed the land as privately owned. He ruled that officials, specifically The Tahsildar, The Municipal Commissioner, and The Station House Officer, cannot interfere with Reddy's possession without following legal procedures.

"Respondent Nos.4 to 6 can’t interfere with the possession of the petitioner over the subject property contending that it is a Government Land."

What Happens Next?

The court told the officials that if they still believe the land is government property, they must follow the law to prove it. Until then, they can't bother Reddy about his land.

Summary of Verdict

The court decided in favor of M Srinivas Reddy, allowing him to keep his land without interference from government officials unless they follow the proper legal process to challenge his ownership.