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Supreme Court Verdict Secures Telangana’s Miyapur Land Amid Political Clash
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Core Event: Supreme Court Upholds State Ownership of Miyapur Parcel
- Date: October 29 – The Supreme Court dismissed all appeals and upheld the State Government’s ownership of approximately 550 acres in Miyapur, Serilingampally mandal, Ranga Reddy district.
- Value estimates: Reported valuations range from INR50,000 crore to INR60,000 crore.
- The judgment affirmed earlier findings of the Andhra Pradesh High Court and the Special Court for Land Grabbing Cases.
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Background & Context
- The dispute traces back to the 1990s, when competing claims based on historic grants and revenue records emerged.
- A Special Court judgment in April 2003 was converted into a civil appeal in 2013.
- The previous BRS administration engaged senior counsel C. S. Vaidyanathan in 2015; after the Congress took power in December 2023, A. Revanth Reddy continued the legal battle.
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Data & Statistics
- Land area: 550 acres (? 2.2 sq km).
- Valuation range: INR50,000 – INR60,000 crore.
- Protected assets claimed by the government:
- INR1.5 lakh crore of public land protected over three years.
- 143 acres at Manchirevula (? INR10,000 crore).
- 850 acres across Kancha Gachibowli and Mamidipally (? INR40,000 crore).
- 400 acres of forest land in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district (? INR400 crore).
- 140 acres of Hayathnagar reserve forest.
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Official Statements & Responses
- A. Revanth Reddy thanked the Court, called the verdict “historic,” and ordered immediate securing of the land. He announced a cabinet sub-committee to examine monetisation and said proceeds would fund irrigation, education, health, Indiramma housing and other pro-poor schemes.
- Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, Revenue Minister, noted the land’s worth exceeds INR35,000 crore.
- C. Narayana Reddy, District Collector, reported about 400 acres are already fenced, with the remainder to be protected.
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Criticism & Opposition
- Dasoju (BRS leader) accused the chief minister of politicising the issue, claiming the CM controls nearly 7 lakh acres through various authorities, and called the allegations “un-called for.”
- T. Harish Rao (former minister) asserted the BRS fought the case for eight years, that the CM is taking credit, and questioned the plan to monetise land valued at around INR60,000 crore.
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Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Valuation discrepancy: Sources cite INR50,000 crore, INR55,000 crore, INR60,000 crore, and INR35,000 crore for the Miyapur parcel.
- Litigation start date: Dasoju references 1995, while other reports mention the 1990s generally.
- No independent audit is provided for the claimed INR1.5 lakh crore of protected public land.
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Verbatim Quotes
- “Now, instead of answering to the allegations of brazen grabbing being done by Mr. Revanth Reddy and his family members, he is now attacking and attributing even the Miyapur lands to Mr. KCR is very uncalled for,” — Dasoju
- “These lands will be restored to the respective departments, including the forest and revenue departments and the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority, wherever applicable. HMDA would prepare layouts for lands under its jurisdiction to mobilise resources for development works and pro-poor schemes,” — A. Revanth, chief minister
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What’s Next
- The cabinet sub-committee will review proposals to auction or sell the Miyapur land; a decision is pending.
- The revenue department and HMDA will complete a survey within a few days to identify illegal structures and finalize fencing.
- Further legal actions are expected against alleged encroachers, while BRS leaders have been urged to address the accusations in the Assembly.