HYDERABAD: Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy of the Telangana High Court expressed his displeasure over the conduct of state authorities in not paying compensation to an 84-year-old retired engineer in return for acquisition of his land. The judge was dealing with a contempt case filed by Mohammed Raheemuddin, who attributed wilful disobedience of the earlier directions passed by the judge. The petitioner alleged that the authorities failed to acquire his land by paying adequate compensation. Earlier, the judge in the writ plea preferred by the petitioner directed the authorities to acquire the land of the petitioner which was illegally encroached, by initiating proceedings under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013. The judge also directed the respondent authorities to pay compensation to the petitioner by passing an award. It was directed that the entire exercise shall be completed within a period of 10 weeks. It is the case of the petitioner that despite directions, the authorities have failed to comply and are guilty of contempt. The Government Pleader, appearing for the authorities, informed the judge that clearance for payment of compensation is awaiting from the state finance department. After hearing the parties, the judge directed the authorities to pay compensation within one week failing which, the authorities will be required to personally be present before the judge.
HC takes up please to release pension, perks
Justice Pulla Karthik of the Telangana High Court took on file a writ plea challenging the actions of the state Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries, and others, in not releasing the pension and other benefits to a 62-year-old retired assistant director of fisheries. The judge was hearing a writ plea filed by B. Devender, alleging inaction on the part of the respondents in not processing and releasing the pension, retirement, gratuity and other retirement benefits consequent on his retirement from service in April 2024. The counsel for the petitioner also brought to the notice of the judge that no valid disciplinary proceedings were instituted against the petitioner while he was in service or after his retirement, warranting withholding of the benefits. The petitioner alleged that the actions of the authorities are illegal and violative of the provisions of the state pension rules. After hearing the counsel for the petitioner, the judge directed the Government Pleader to get instructions and posted the matter for further adjudication.
Plea against Karimnagar DEO over fire NOC to school
Justice T. Vinod Kumar of the Telangana High Court admitted a writ plea challenging the actions of the Karimnagar district educational officer (DEO), and others in allegedly obstructing operations of a school that had applied for a fire no-objection certificate (NOC) and paid the requisite fee. The judge was dealing with a writ plea filed by Vishwa Pragati Vidyalayam, Karimnagar, contending that the authorities initiated proceedings preventing the school from functioning on its premises in Huzurabad village and Mandal, without considering its prior application to the Disaster Response and Fire Services Department for the NOC. The petitioner contended that the action of the authorities is arbitrary, illegal, and violative of the principles of natural justice, as well as the Constitution. The petitioner sought a directive from the authorities to allow the school to continue its operations until the issuance of the NOC. Additionally, a request was made to permit the school to submit the NOC upon its receipt from the department concerned. After hearing the counsel for the petitioner, the judge directed the petitioner to implead the fire department to clarify whether the NOC will be granted. Accordingly, the judge posted the matter for further hearing.
