Prathi Papa Rao v. The State of Andhra Prdesh
Case brief
What is this about?
A PIL was filed alleging illegal conversion of Nehru Park land for commercial use and blocking public entry. The Court noted the gate shift was based on representation regarding safety and optimization, stating no reason to go contrary to the Gram Panchayat decision while closing the PIL without costs.
What did the court decide?
PIL not allowed; no specific directions granted to respondents regarding land alteration.
What the court decided
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH :: AMARAVATI
(Special Original Jurisdiction)
WEDNESDAY. THE TWENTY FOURTH DAY OF JANUA TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FOUR
PRESENT
HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE DHIRAJ SINGH THAKUR,CHIEF JUSTICE
.
AND
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE R. RAGHUNANDAN RAO WP(PIL) NO: 164 OF 2023
Between:
Prathi Papa Rao, S/o. Late Basavaiah, Age 62 years. Occupation. Cultivation R/o. Mutiuru Village Vatti Cherukuru Mandalam, Guntur District, Aadhar No.5758 4893 0198 Bank Account No. 10052515889, State Bank of India, Chuttugunta Branch, Vijayawada. PAN No.ADKPP5618A Mobile No. 9440958899
... Petitioner
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the High Court should intervene regarding the Gram Panchayat's resolution to shift the Nehru Park gate.
Whether the proposed alteration and closure of the main park entry violates public interest.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Prathi Papa Rao
- respondent
The State of Andhra Pradesh
- respondent
District Collector and Magistrate, Guntur
- respondent
District Panchayat Officer, Guntur
- respondent
Mandal Parishat Development Officer, Vatticherukuru
- respondent
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Andhra Pradesh HC
- Decided on
- · January
- Registered
- Case no.
- WP(PIL)/164/2023
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