Land allotment to ex-servicemen: Telangana HC dismisses two appeals filed by govt

Hyderabad: A two-judge panel of the Telangana High Court comprising Chief Justice Satish Chander Sharma and Justice Abhinand Kumar Shavilli dismissed two appeals filed by the state government questioning an earlier order of a single judge directing the government to allot lands to former army men. Earlier two former armed forces officers Dattu Kumar and […]

Hyderabad: A two-judge panel of the Telangana High Court comprising Chief Justice Satish Chander Sharma and Justice Abhinand Kumar Shavilli dismissed two appeals filed by the state government questioning an earlier order of a single judge directing the government to allot lands to former army men. Earlier two former armed forces officers Dattu Kumar and P. Venkat Rao approached the court questioning cancellation of the allotment of lands to them under the category of ex-servicemen. The government contended that the cancellation of the allotment was on the ground that it was not put to use, and no agriculture was carried out. A single judge had rejected the plea of the government.

Aggrieved by the same, the government filed the present appeal. The panel observed that rocky lands were converted for agriculture use and that the lands were being used for agriculture. Speaking for the panel, the Chief Justice pointed out that that ex-servicemen dedicated their entire life to saving the country and the land was allotted as an incentive and faulted the stance of the government.

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Housing Board appeal dismissed

The panel dismissed a writ appeal questioning non-conversion of open lung space for commercial use. The panel was dealing with an appeal filed by the State Housing Board. Earlier, members of Kukatpally Housing Board Colony complained change of land by the Housing Board. They contended successfully before a single judge that open space cannot be used for commercial purposes. The judge had faulted the Housing Board for not placing the revised layout before the court and that reused layouts from time to time cannot eat into the swindling lung space in urban areas. Agreeing with the single judge, the present appeal was dismissed.

HMDA asked to return money

The same panel dismissed a writ appeal and imposed costs of Rs.1 lakh to the HMDA. The panel was dealing with an appeal filed by the HMDA. One S Veeraiah had approached the court complaining that he had participated in a tender for sale of plots at Nallagandla by Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority. He pointed out that he was declared as highest bidder with respect to Plot No 110/R of Nallagandla admeasuring 318.75 Sq.Yds at the rate of Rs.17,500/- per Sq.Yds. and paid EMD of Rs.5,00,000/- by borrowing loan from bank. Subsequently, he paid the entire sale consideration, and the sale deed was executed. Since then, he reconciled with the HMDA and they agreed to refund the sale consideration. Veeraiah claimed an interest at the rate of 24%. A single judge directed HMDA to refund the entire sale consideration along with registration charges with interest of 12% per annum within 2 months. The panel dismissed the appeal filed by the authorities as the respondent has borrowed amount from bank at higher interest. The panel directed the authorities to pay the fine to the PM’s Relief Fund within one month.

 

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