HC seeks clarification over e-auction of lands near Durgam Cheruvu
The Telangana High Court has ordered the state government to provide documentation regarding the revised layout plan for land near Durgam Cheruvu. The court is reviewing a petition that challenges the e-auction of these plots, which the petitioner claims are part of a protected heritage rock formation.
Why it matters
This case addresses the tension between urban development and the preservation of environmental and heritage sites in rapidly growing cities.
The Telangana High Court directed the State government to furnish the proceedings relating to the revision of the layout plan of the plots near Durgam Cheruvu of Raidurg village by the Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation.
A bench of Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin passed the direction after hearing a Public Interest Litigation questioning the e-auction of the plots by the TGIIC in the lands of survey no. 83/1 of Raidurg village. The petitioner Juvvadi Pranay Simha Rao, a private employee, contended that the area of the plots was part of ancient rock formations and a heritage precinct. The petitioner wanted said the area was declared as Rock Preserved area under various government orders.
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