Individual Notification Not Required, Rules Telangana HC

Hyderabad: Justice T. Vinod Kumar of the Telangana High Court ruled that individual notifications are not required in land acquisition cases under Section 21(2) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency (LARR Act) under the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. ) if a public announcement has been made. The judge was dealing with a writ plea filed by Puli Rajesham and 11 others alleging that they were not personally informed about the acquisition of lands for the Ramagundam open cast II project by Singari Collieries Company Limited (SCCL). The petitioners alleged that they discovered the transactions through a public notice displayed at the collector’s office. They alleged that despite the Supreme Court precedents and the provisions under the Act, the authorities did not follow the legal process by not making individual notifications. This negligence allegedly affected their compensation and eligibility for agricultural subsidies, including Rythu Bandhu and PM Kisan benefits. The petitioners expressed concern about the lack of action on their representation, noting the potential loss of agricultural benefits from the state and central government due to the acquisition. After hearing the arguments, the judge ruled that public notice was sufficient and that individual notices were unnecessary because the petitioners did not reside outside the district. Acknowledging that the petitioners were aware of the purchase through public notice, the judge ruled that there was no violation of due process. The judge, however, directed the respondents to take into account the submissions of the petitioners and address the objections raised as objections were filed within the stipulated time.

Sangareddy bio waste tender case before HC

The Telangana High Court has accepted a writ petition challenging the extension of tender for bio-waste collection in Sangareddy municipality for a cumulative period of three years. Justice K. Lakshman, Qureshi Butchers Mutton and Chicken Mutual Aided Savings and Credit Society Ltd, Sangareddy. He was dealing with a writ defense filed by. The petitioner challenged the extension of the tender for collection of bio-waste in Sangareddy municipality in favor of Gopi Transport without public notice. The petitioner had stated that as per procedure, a notification inviting relevant persons to participate in tender proceedings for collection of bio-waste from shops selling chicken, mutton and fish in the municipality should be issued without following this procedure. , the tender previously awarded to Gopi Transport has been extended for a cumulative period of three years. The petitioner argued that such extension of the tender period without a notification inviting the relevant persons was a violation of the provisions of the TS Municipalities Law, 2019, and the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. The petitioner requested the cancellation of the work order issued in favor of the unofficial municipality. participant last December. After hearing the parties, Justice K. Lakshman directed the respondent authorities to file their counter-affidavits and posted the matter for further decision.

Renew bar license: HC

Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy of the Telangana High Court directed the prohibition and excise commissioner and other officials to renew the bar license and supply liquor stock to Sri Kanakadurga restaurant and bar in Sangareddy. This order came in response to a written defense filed by the managing partner of the outlet challenging the action of the defendant authorities in not renewing their license despite receipt of the first installment of the license fee. The petitioner alleged that the respondents locked the bar premises and failed to consider his renewal application despite making various representations and charging license fee of Rs 20 lakh. The petitioner alleged that the respondents did not provide stock of liquor and brought this to the notice of the judge that no demonstration notice was issued and no inquiry was made. The government lawyer noted that the unofficial defendant, who was also the firm’s sleeper partner, objected to the renewal of the license and that the application did not bear his signature. After hearing the parties and perusing the material on record, the judge observed that according to the partnership deed, the unofficial defendant was merely a sleeping partner. The managing partner had the right to sign the renewal application and therefore his refusal was irregular. The judge observed that the petitioner had established a prima facie case for granting interim relief and accordingly directed the respondent authorities to renew the bar license and provide liquor stock to the petitioner. The judge also ordered notice to the non-official defendant and sent the matter for further decision.

Church complains about inaction of district collectors

Justice Surepalli Nanda of the Telangana High Court filed a writ plea challenging the inaction of district collectors of Bhadradri-Kothagudem and Khammam districts and others in ignoring complaints raised by members of the Church of South India (CSI). The judge was dealing with a writ plea filed by Cherukupalli Srikanth and another alleging that certain meetings of the CSI Diocese of Dornakal Council were planned for this month by Rt Rev Dr K Padma Rao, Bishop of the CSI Dornakal Diocese, and Mohan Rao, Secretary of IHRP. , Diocese of Dornakal, CSI. The petitioners argued that the meeting notices were published by the informal respondents without any jurisdiction and without any valid permission. In this regard, the petitioners relied on the interim orders passed by the Supreme Court in September delegating the power to take decisions regarding the selection or management of CSI and CSI Trust Association by the directors appointed by the Madras High Court. to the administrative committee of the CSI, which oversees some 24 dioceses in April. Taking into account the submissions of the petitioners, the judge directed the collectors in various districts to take steps against the conduct of the 39th Diocesan Council Triennial Meetings of the CSI Diocese of Dornakal Council. The judge also ordered notice to the non-official respondents and sent the matter for further decision.