Veeradhi Deepu v. the State of Andhra Pradesh
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner, title holder of agricultural land in Chittoor district, alleged that Respondent No.4 (a school) constructed a compound wall encroaching upon her property while she resided in Bangalore. The High Court disposed of the writ petition at the admission stage, directing the Mandal Revenue Officer (Respondent No.5) to conduct a survey after issuing notice to all parties and demarcate the petitioner's property. If the survey reveals encroachment, the District Collector (Respondent No.2) is directed to order removal of the wall and prevent further interference.
What did the court decide?
Direction to Respondent No.5 to conduct survey and demarcate petitioner's property after notice; direction to Respondent No.2 to order removal of compound wall and prevent interference if survey confirms encroachment.