Telangana High Court Orders Removal of HYDRAA Board from Private Land Within 24 Hours
The case relates to Plot No. 10 in Saheb Nagar Kalan of Hayathnagar mandal, where HYDRAA reportedly installed a board stating that the land belonged to the government. Jhansi and another petitioner approached the Telangana High Court challenging the action.
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has expressed strong displeasure over the installation of a HYDRAA board on private land after allegedly declaring the property as government land. The court directed that the board be removed within 24 hours and observed that such action without issuing notice and providing an opportunity to the affected parties is against the principles of natural justice.
The case relates to Plot No. 10 in Saheb Nagar Kalan of Hayathnagar mandal, where HYDRAA reportedly installed a board stating that the land belonged to the government. Jhansi and another petitioner approached the Telangana High Court challenging the action.
During the hearing, Justice B. Vijay Sen Reddy observed that, in accordance with the principles of natural justice, property owners must be issued notice, given an opportunity to present their case and heard before any action is taken in accordance with the law. The court reportedly made it clear that unilaterally installing a board and declaring private land as government property cannot be accepted.
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The petitioners’ counsel informed the court that, in an earlier case concerning the same property, the High Court had already set aside the cancellation of a building permission by the GHMC and a demolition notice issued by HYDRAA. At that time, the court had reportedly directed the authorities to issue prior notice and follow due legal procedure before taking any further action.
The counsel argued that despite these judicial directions, HYDRAA allegedly ignored the court’s instructions and once again installed a board on the private property, prompting the court to express strong displeasure.
The High Court directed HYDRAA to remove the board installed on the private land within 24 hours. The agency was also asked to file a detailed response in the matter, with the next hearing scheduled for August 11.
The latest proceedings come amid increasing judicial scrutiny of HYDRAA’s actions. The Telangana High Court has repeatedly stressed the need to follow due process and issue proper notices to affected parties before undertaking demolition or administrative action against private properties.
