Langari Hymavathi v. The State of Telangana
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court dismissed writ petitions filed by numerous individuals seeking release of approximately 2,400 guntas of land in Mansoorabad Village. The petitioners, claiming rights via a Memorandum of Gift, alleged illegal possession by government authorities. The Court held that since the alleged original owners and successors were out of possession for seventy years, and no statutory declaration was filed under the Andhra Pradesh Land Reforms (Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings) Act, 1973, the petitioners lacked locus standi. The Court emphasized that a gift deed executed without possession is baseless and directed petitioners to pursue civil remedies or avail government welfare schemes.
What did the court decide?
Writ petitions are dismissed. Petitioners may approach concerned authorities for welfare schemes/allotment of houses. No order as to costs. Miscellaneous applications stand closed.