Over 550 Acres in Survey Nos. 100 and 101; Government Rights Over Land Worth Thousands of Crores Protected
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Serilingampally: The Telangana Government has secured a significant legal victory in the long-pending land dispute concerning Survey Nos. 100 and 101 of Miyapur village in Serilingampally mandal of Rangareddy district. The Supreme Court of India, on October 29, 2026, dismissed the appeals filed by private individuals, marking a major step towards protecting more than 550 acres of government land valued at thousands of crores of rupees.
Background of the Land Dispute:
According to revenue records, 277 acres and 5 guntas in Survey No. 100 and 273 acres and 34 guntas in Survey No. 101 of Miyapur village are recorded as government land. Certain private individuals had challenged the government’s claim over the properties by approaching the Special Court under the Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 1982.
The cases were registered as LGC Nos. 131/1995 and 136/1995. After examining the matter, the Special Court, through its orders dated December 31, 1997, declared the concerned private individuals as land grabbers and directed the revenue authorities to take possession of the scheduled lands mentioned in the applications.
Legal Battle from High Court to Supreme Court:
Challenging the Special Court’s orders, the concerned individuals approached the Andhra Pradesh High Court through W.P. No. 889/1998 and nine other writ petitions. The High Court dismissed all the petitions on April 16, 2003, upholding the earlier orders.
Subsequently, the lands in Survey Nos. 100 and 101 were handed over in 2003 to the then Hyderabad Urban Development Authority (HUDA), now the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA).
The private individuals then approached the Supreme Court by filing SLP No. 14917/2003 and 19 other Special Leave Petitions, taking the total number of cases to 20. The matters remained pending for nearly 23 years.
Special Initiative by the Telangana Government:
After assuming office, the present Telangana Government accorded special attention to the long-pending cases, recognising the importance of protecting valuable government land. Under the special supervision of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, steps were taken to expedite the legal proceedings and safeguard public property.
Senior advocate Vaidyanathan effectively represented the government before the Supreme Court. An Advocate-on-Record in New Delhi coordinated the proceedings and monitored the progress of the cases to facilitate their listing and hearing before the apex court.
The government pursued the matters with renewed focus, aiming to protect public assets and secure a legal resolution to the long-standing dispute.
Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals:
On October 29, 2026, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeals filed by the private individuals, delivering a significant outcome in favour of the Telangana Government in the Miyapur land dispute.
The development marks an important milestone in the government’s efforts to protect public property, counter unauthorised claims over government lands and preserve valuable land for public purposes.
The outcome also highlights the importance of sustained legal action in defending government property against disputed private claims. The Telangana Government has reiterated its commitment to protecting public assets through lawful measures and preventing unauthorised occupation of government land.
The Supreme Court’s decision is being viewed as a major development in the decades-long legal battle over the Miyapur lands, strengthening the government’s position in protecting these valuable public assets.
–Kamger Salvader(Tillu)
Correspondent
