No coercive steps by Revenue officials from October 17 to 25 in disputed properties: Telangana HC to government

The Telangana High Court has instructed the state government to refrain from taking any coercive actions against properties with pending court cases during the Dasara holidays, which fall between October 17 and 25. This interim direction was issued by Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar during the hearing of a writ petition filed by Seelam Leelavathi, a 65-year-old woman from Chinthagudem village in Khammam district.

Leelavathi's cattle shed, nearly two decades old, was allegedly threatened with demolition by district revenue officials who sought to dispossess her of her property without issuing any notice. Additional evidence, including Pattadar passbooks, land records, tax receipts, and electricity bills, was presented to support her case.

The Bench was informed that Revenue officials, along with villagers and the husband of a local MLA, were attempting to unlawfully take over properties entangled in legal disputes during the holiday period. Observing the need for protective orders, the High Court directed the Khammam district revenue officials to maintain the status quo and postponed the hearing until November 12.