High-rise towers on government land in Khajaguda: Telangana HC issues notice to state govt
The petitioners contended that the 27.18 acres of government land, valued at over Rs. 2,000 crore, was illegally transferred to the society
By Newsmeter Network
Hyderabad: Telangana High Court has issued notices to the state government in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking to restrain Beverly Hills Owners Welfare Society (BHOWS) from constructing eight high-rise towers on government land in Khajaguda village.
The notices were issued after a division bench of acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Renuka Yara heard the matter.
MLAs challenge Land Transfer
The PIL has been filed by four MLAs Janampalli Anirudh Reddy (Jadcherla), Yennam Srinivas Reddy (Mahabubnagar), Dr. Murali Naik Bhukya (Mahabubabad), and Dr. Kuchkulla Rajesh Reddy (Nagarkurnool).
The petitioners contended that the 27.18 acres of government land, valued at over Rs. 2,000 crore, was illegally transferred to the society.
Consent by senior officials alleged
According to the petition, the District Revenue Officer, Rangareddy district, issued rectification proceedings on January 30, 2025, transferring the land located in Survey No. 27, Khajaguda village, Serilingampally Mandal, in favor of Beverly Hills Owners Welfare Society.
This transfer was allegedly consented to by the Principal Secretary, Revenue Department, CCLA, District Collector, and Tahsildar.
Approval for 47-storey towers
The society has obtained permission from GHMC for the construction of eight towers, each comprising 47 floors. The petitioners alleged that construction is also encroaching into the Full Tank Level (FTL) area of Khajaguda Lake. Additionally, a Red-Mix plant has been established within 150 meters of Oakridge School for preparing building materials.
Violation of Revenue and Urban Development Laws
Counsel for the petitioners, Chikkudu Prabhakar, argued that the land transfer is illegal under the Telangana Land Revenue Act, 1317, and the Hyderabad Metro Urban Development Authority Act, 1975.
He sought directions to cancel the transfer and recover the land in the public interest, alleging that government officials acted in collusion with private entities, causing massive loss to the state exchequer.
Two weeks for State Response
Observing the submissions, the High Court issued notices to the State Government, Revenue Department, and concerned authorities, directing them to file their counters within two weeks. The matter has been posted for further hearing thereafter.
