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Sura Malyadri, v. The State of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh HC15 Sept 2026WP/27491/2025

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The petitioner filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking a direction to respondents to act on his representation alleging illegal encroachment of government poramboke and grama khantam lands. The respondents, through written instructions, confirmed the lands are classified as government poramboke and grama khantam, not alienated to anyone, and that a warning board had been erected. The court disposed of the petition recording the respondents' instructions and directed them to take necessary action on encroachments within two months.

What did the court decide?

Writ petition disposed of recording respondents' written instructions; respondents directed to take necessary action on encroachments, if any, and prevent further encroachments within two months from receipt of order.

Sura Malyadri, Vs The State of Andhra Pradesh — Land Acquisition | Andhra Pradesh HC (2026)

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APHC010528022025

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI

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(Special Original Jurisdiction)

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[3311]

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Wedne s day, the 16^th day of September, 2026 Present

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The Honourable Ms. Justice B.S.Bhanumathi

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Writ Petition No: 27491 of 2025

Between:

Sura Malyadri

... Pe t itioner

and

The State of Andhra Pradesh and others ... R e spondents

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Counsel for the petitioner:

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K.Srinivas

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Counsel for the respondents:

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G.P. for Panchayat Raj Rural Development

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Sasanka Bhuv a nagiri (SC for Non Services ZPPS MP P S G.P for Rayalasee m a SPSR Nellore, Prakasam)

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G.P. for Reve n ue

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The Court made the following:

W.P.No.27491 of 2025

O R D E R:

This petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to declare the in action of the respondents Nos. 3 and 4 in not taking any action on the representation submitted by the petitioner on 12.09.2025 to stop the illegal encroachment of the government land in respect of lands in Sy. Nos. 870/1, admeasuring Ac. 7.59 cents, 870/2 admeasuring Ac. 1.18 cents, 870/4 admeasuring Ac. 2.18 cents, and another portion of Sy. No. 870/4, together admeasuring a total extent of Ac. 11.05 cents, situated at Peddairlapadu Revenue Village, Prakasam District and consequently direct the respondents Nos. 3 and 4 to consider the representation made by the petitioner, dated 12.09.2025, to stop the illegal encroachment of the government land in respect of the above lands.

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The petitioner contends that the approximate value of the subject land is around Rs. 3,00,00,000/- (rupees three crores only) and certain anti-social elements, with the active support and patronage of local political leaders, have illegally embarked upon the activity of plotting out and selling portions of the aforesaid government land under the guise of private real estate ventures and therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation, dated 12.09.2025, due to the inaction in response to which the writ petition is filed.

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The learned Assistant Government Pleader for Revenue placed on record a copy of the written instructions of the respondent No. 2, vide Rc. DT / 62 / 2026, dated 17.08.2026, which reads as follows:

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“It is submitted that as could be seen from the RSR of Peddairlapadu Revenue Village the land in Sy. No. 870 was classified as Government Poramboke and in Col. No. 13

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remarks it is recorded as dotted land in the pattadar column it is recorded as Grama Khantam land.

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It is submitted that as could be seen from the FMB the total extent of land in Sy. No. 870 is Ac.11.00 cents and the same

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was sub-divided into four sub divisions as follows:

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Sl. No.	Sy.No.	Extent Ac/cts
1	870/1	7.50
2.	870/2	1.18
3.	870/3	0.05
4.	870/4	2.18

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It is submitted that as could be seen from web land adangals

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the said lands are classified as Govt. Poramboke and Grama Khantam lands.

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Sl. No.	Sy. No.	Extent	Name of the pattadar	Remarks
1.	870/1	7.50	Govt. poramboke / grama khantam	There house of and community people and extent of 1.50 cents vacant ground	are BC ST an Ac. in on
2.	870/2	1.18	Govt poramboke canal/tank	Canal leadin tank	g to
3.	870/3	0.05	Govt poramboke / grama khantam	No encroachme on ground	nt
4.	870/4	2.18	Govt poramboke / Grama Khantam	No encroachme on ground	nt

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It is submitted that as per the representation submitted by the petitioner which was addressed to the 3^rd respondent herein and the copies are marked to the 2^nd and 5^th respondents along with other officers of Panchayat Raj, but not to the revenue department.

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It is submitted that in the said representation the petitioner is that the subject lands belongs to the village and are under government control, that, some private individuals, without any lawful rights, are making attempts to illegally occupy and encroach upon this land. The lands had been under the enjoyment of the villagers for a long time and at present, attempts are being made to claim about 10 acres of this land llegally by the local residents, with the support of advocates, have been resisting these encroachments and have been protecting the said land.

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It is submitted that a news article was published in the local news paper and the then revenue officials clarified that the issue will be enquired and will take necessary action as per the available records in the office.

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It is submitted that later the Village Revenue Officer and the 5^th respondent herein verified the subject land and erected a warning board stating that the subject land is a government and encroachers will be prosecuted. And since then the land was under the observation of the revenue and panchayat raj department.

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It is submitted that as per the current revenue records the subject lands are grama khantam lands and are not alienated to anybody at any point of time and the petitioner did not made any representation and did not sought for any relief. It is

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submitted that as mentioned supra in Sy. No. 870/1 there are habitations and an extent of Ac. 1.50 cents was vacant, Sy. No. 870/2 was Tank water body, there are no encroachments in Sy. No.870/3 and 870/4 of Pedairlapadu village.

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Hence it is further requested that the W.P. may kindly be pleaded for dismissal.”

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In response to the written instructions submitted, the learned counsel for the petitioner requested this Court to dispose of the writ petition recording the written instructions as part of the order, since it is indicated that necessary action would be taken by making enquiry as per the available records. He further requested to stipulate time within which action shall be taken to prevent further unauthorized encroachments.

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Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of recording the above noted written instructions as part of the record, further directing the respondents to take necessary action in relation to encroachments, if any, within two (2) months from the date of receipt of copy of this order and to prevent further encroachments.

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There shall be no order as to costs. As a sequel, pending miscellaneous petitions, if any, in this petition shall stand closed.

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___________________ B. S. BHANUMATHI, J

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Dt. 16.09.2026

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PNV

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Whether the order is : Speaking No / Reasoned Yes Reportable No / Non-Reportable Yes

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