HYDERABAD: Hearing a petition filed by the Jaistha Villa Owners Maintenance Society, the Telangana High Court observed that demolition without notice, especially when a land dispute is already sub judice, is “not proper”. The court issued interim orders directing HYDRAA and other authorities to maintain status quo at the Kokapet property.
Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka questioned the action of HYDRAA officials in allegedly carrying out demolition activity at the Jaistha Villa compound in Kokapet village of Gandipet mandal in Rangareddy district without issuing prior notice to the residents or the society concerned. The interim order was passed in a vacation house motion petition filed by the Jaistha Villa Owners Maintenance Mutually Aided Cooperative Society challenging the alleged demolition carried out by HYDRAA officials on May 26.
During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner submitted that Survey No. 84 measures 9.19 acres, of which 8.14 acres are patta land. The petitioner argued that the government had earlier acquired 1.09 acres classified as “Sarkari Shikam” land for a pond restoration project, while the remaining 6.14 acres were developed by Goldfish Adobe Private Limited through agreements with landowners. Villas were subsequently constructed and handed over in 2019.
The petitioner further informed the court that disputes relating to the 1.09 acres were already pending before competent courts between the construction company and the landowners.
It was alleged that HYDRAA officials conducted markings on March 31 based on a complaint lodged by one Anil Reddy, but copies of the complaint were never furnished to the society.
The petitioner also alleged that despite attempts to meet the HYDRAA Commissioner and explain their case, no opportunity was given. It was further contended that officials entered the villa premises on May 26, demolished the rear compound wall and attempted to erect fencing without serving prior notice.
After hearing the submissions, the court issued notices to HYDRAA, the Principal Secretary of the Municipal Administration Department, GHMC and police authorities, directing them to file detailed counters. The matter was adjourned for further hearing.
