Telangana High Court

Telangana High Court: Tractor Seizure Case Requires Petitioner to Seek Return from Forest Officer

Updated
Sep 24, 2025 5:40 PM
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Quick Summary: Vavilala Vijendar's tractor was taken by forest officials in Telangana. The court told him to ask for it back, based on a similar earlier case.

The Seizure Incident

The situation began when Vavilala Vijendar's green John Deere tractor was taken by forest officials. They said it was used in illegal activities based on Report No. 1261 dated July 3, 2025. Vijendar argued that taking the tractor was wrong and against the Telangana Forest Act.

Court Hearing with Judge T. Madhavi Devi

Judge T. Madhavi Devi listened to the case. Vijendar's lawyer mentioned a previous court decision on March 21, 2025, in a similar case that supported their argument. The government lawyer didn't argue against this.

Court's Decision

The court decided to follow the earlier case's decision. Vijendar was told to ask the Forest Divisional Officer to give his tractor back. The court said this should be done within a week, and the officer must reply within another week.

Next Steps for Vijendar

Vijendar needs to quickly submit his request to get his tractor back. The court made sure the process should be quick, without any unnecessary delays.

Summary of the Verdict

The court told Vijendar to apply for the return of his tractor, and the Forest Divisional Officer has to make a decision soon after. This ensures that Vijendar can get his tractor back by following the legal steps.