Telangana HC rebukes Bhongir Municipal Authorities over inaction on illegal constructions

The Telangana High Court expressed strong dissatisfaction on Thursday with the Bhongir Municipal Authorities for their inaction regarding illegal constructions in the area.

 

By Legal correspondent

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Hyderabad: Justice T. Vinod Kumar of the Telangana High Court expressed strong dissatisfaction on Thursday with the Bhongir Municipal Authorities for their inaction regarding illegal constructions in the area. The issue arose during a hearing on a petition alleging that certain private parties have commenced unauthorised construction of rooms in a residential zone without obtaining the necessary approvals or permissions. The petitioner contended that despite notices being issued to the encroachers, no substantive action had been taken to halt the illegal activities. Justice Kumar raised concerns about the apparent complicity of the Municipal Commissioner, suggesting that the official may be acting in collusion with those responsible for the illegal construction. In a firm directive, the judge ordered the Municipal Authorities to take swift action within one week. He also mandated that the Municipal Commissioner appear before the court at the next hearing to explain any failure to act against the illegal constructions. Accordingly, the matter has been adjourned for further hearing,

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2. Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy of the Telangana High Court has taken on file a writ petition challenging the actions of the Bar Council of Telangana regarding the enrolment of a law graduate. The plea was filed by Vedula Kiranmayi, a recent graduate of Pendekanti Law College, who claims that her application, submitted on August 20, 2024, remains unprocessed. Kiranmayi contends that despite fulfilling all enrolment requirements, her application has been stalled due to an office order issued by the Bar Council on August 14, 2024. During the proceedings, Kiranmayi’s counsel highlighted that the enrolment process had been previously stayed by the Supreme Court due to changes in the enrolment fee structure. However, with the stay now lifted, Kiranmayi asserts that the authorities cannot neglect the rights of prospective lawyers awaiting enrolment, as they are unable to begin their legal practice without it. Justice Vijaysen expressed concern over the delay in processing applications for eligible candidates, questioning the Standing Counsel for both the Bar Council of Telangana and the Bar Council of India about the next scheduled enrolment date. The Standing Counsel requested additional time to gather instructions on the matter.

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3. The Telangana High Court is set to hear a writ plea that challenges the promotion policies of the State Home Department and the Director General of Police, following allegations of discrimination among police inspectors. Justice Pulla Karthik has taken on file the petition filed by ten police inspectors who contend that they were unjustly overlooked for promotion to the position of Deputy Superintendent of Police during the 2022-2023 panel year. The petitioners argue that their exclusion violated the rules of reservation and constituted an illegal action by the respondent authorities, contravening constitutional provisions. In their plea, the inspectors cite a recent judgment from the Supreme Court, urging the court to direct the authorities to promote them immediately along with all consequential benefits. After hearing the arguments presented by the petitioners, Justice Karthik instructed the Government Pleader to obtain instructions from the relevant authorities regarding the promotion process. The matter has been scheduled for further adjudication.