Syed Azeem v. The State of Telangana
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court addressed writ petitions challenging an appellate order that declared registered title documents null and void. The court held that the Appellate Authority lacked jurisdiction to extinguish civil title or annul registered conveyances, which fall within the domain of civil courts. Consequently, the appellate order was set aside regarding its jurisdictional excess and the matter was remanded to the Revenue Divisional Officer for a fresh de novo enquiry with proper notice to subsequent purchasers.
What did the court decide?
The impugned appellate order is set aside to the extent of its jurisdictional excess and violation of natural justice. The matter is remanded to the Revenue Divisional Officer/Inam Tribunal for a fresh de novo enquiry with full opportunities for hearing, and status quo regarding possession is maintained.