Tumulu Kurma Swamy v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Orissa directed the Tahasildar to enquire into the petitioner's grievance regarding alleged unauthorized occupation of Government land. If encroachment is found, appropriate proceedings under the O.P.L.E. Act shall be initiated within six months after providing a hearing opportunity.
What did the court decide?
Direction to Tahasildar to enquire into the grievance and initiate O.P.L.E. Act proceedings against unauthorized encroachers within six months if applicable; Petitioner to produce order before Tahasil