WP/28405/2026 of Suniganti Srinivas Vs The State of Telangana on 9 September 2026

1. Suniganti Srinivas, S/o.Suniganti Veeraiah, Aged about 57 years, Occ- Agriculture, Ri/o. H.No.5-46, Thorrur Village, Abdullapurmet Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana.

2. Suniganti Ramesh,, S/o.Suniganti Srinivas, Aged about 47 years, Occ- Agriculture, R/o. H.No.5-46, Thorrur Village, Abdullapurmet [\rlandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana.

3. Suniganti Haritha,, D/o.Suniganti Srinivas, Aged about 34 years, Occ- Agriculture, Fi./o. H.No.5-46, Thorrur Village, Abdullapurmet [Vlandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana.

4. Kasula Saritha, W/o. Laxmi Narayana Aged about 37 years, Occ- Agriculture, Fl/o. H. No.2-63, Kandukur, Gummadvelly, Rangareddy District, Telangana.

5. Suniganti Ramesh,, S/o. Suniganti Veeraiah, Aged about 58 years, Occ- Agriculture, Rl/o. H.No.2-84, Thorrur Village, Abdullapurmet l\/andal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana.

6. Suniganti Yeleshwar, S/o.Suniganti Ramesh Aged about 55 years, Occ- Agriculture, Fl/o. H.No.2-84, Thorrur Village, Abdullapurmet [\/andal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana.

7. Suniganti Rajender,, S/o.Suniganti Ramesh, Aged about 50 years, Occ- Agriculture, R/o. H.No.2-84, Thorrur Village, Abdullapurmet [Vlandal. Ranga Reddy District, Telangana.

8. Sama Shekar Reddy,, S/o.Sama Janga Reddy, Aged about 58 years, Occ- Agriculture, Fl/o. H.No.4-2, Thorrur Village, Abdullapurmet I\/andal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana.

9. Sama Srinivas Reddy,, S/o. Sama Janga Reddy, Aged about 48 years, Occ- Agriculture, Ri/o. H.No.4-3la, Thorrur Viliage, Abdullapurmet lv'landal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana.

10. Sama Kalamma,, Wo. Sami Agi Reddy, Aged about 66 years, Occ- Agriculture, Rl/o. H.No.5-64, Thorrur Village, Abdullapurmet Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana.

11 .Teegala Mahender Reddy,, S/o.Tigala Kamalamma, Aged about 56 years, Occ- Agriculture, Fl/o. H.No.'1-21, Thorrur Village, l\bdullapurmet Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana.

12. f eegala Surender Reddy,, S/o.Teegala Venkat Reddy, Aged about 5'1 years, Occ- Agriculture, Rio. H.No.1-21, Thorrur Village, l\bdullapurmet Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana. ...PETITIONERS AND

1. The State of Telangana, Represented by its Principal Siecretary, lrrigation and CAD Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad

2. The State of Telangana,, Represented by its Principa Secretary, Roads and Buildings Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad.

3. The Collector,, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana.

4. The Commissioner,, HYDRAA (Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency), Hyderabad.

5. The Commissioner,, Hyderabad Metropolitan Developrnent Authority (HMDA), Hyderabad.

6. The Commissioner,, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHIVC), Hyderabad.

7. The Executive Engineer,, lrrigation Division No.1, Hyderabad. B. The Executive Engineer,, Roads and Buildings Department, Ranga Reddy District.

9. The Revenue Divisional Officer,, Ranga Reddy District.

10. The [,4andal Revenue Officer,, Abdullapurmet [V1andal, langa Reddy District ,..RESPONDENTS Petition under Artide 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, or any other zrppropriate writ, order or direction, thereby declaring the action of Flespondents in not considering Petitioners representations dated 21 .05.2025, 11.02.2026 and 13.08.2026 seeking for the implementatio'r of the Report of the ,Executive Engineer, lrrigation Division No.1 , Hyderabad, d1.19.05.2022(Lr.No.EE/lrrg.Divn.No.1/HYD/DB/DEE -TIAEE/D 112022-23t440), so as to ensure clear and unobstructed passage of water through the said weirpassing through Survey Nos. 111.110,102 and 91 situated at Thorrur Village. Ahdullapurment l\/andal, leading into Polkamkunta Lake (Survey No.90) by removing the soil/earth illegally filled upon the Errakunta Surplus Weir and restoring and re-excavating the said weir to its original levels illegal, arbitrary and unconstitutional and consequently direct the Respondents to consider Petitioners representations dated 21.06.2025, 11.02.2026 and 13.08.2026 and implement the Report of the Executive Engineer, lrrigation Division No.1, Hyderabad, dt.1 9.05.2022(Lr. No. EE/l rrg. Divn. No. 1 /HYD/DB/DE E-T/AEE/D 1 I 2022-23 I 44O), and ensure clear and unobstructed passage of water through the said weirpassing through Survey Nos.111,110,102 and 9lsituated at Thorrur Village, Abdullapurment Mandal,leading into Polkamkunta Lake (Survey No.90) by removing the soil/earth illegally filled upon the Errakunta Surplus Weir and restoring and re-excavating the said weir to its original level. l.A. NO: 1OF 2026 Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to Direct Petitioners representations dated 21.06.2025, 11 .O2.2026 and 13.08.2026 and implement the Report of the Executive Engineer, lrrigation Division No.'1 , Hyderabad, dt l9.05.2022(Lr.No.EE/lrrg Divn.No.1/HYD/DB/DEE-T/AEE/D112022-231440), and ensure clear and unobstructed passage of water through the said weir passing through Survey Nos. 111, 110, 102 and 91, leading into Polkamkunta Lake (Survey No.90) by removing the soil/earth illegally filled upon the Errakunta Surplus Weir and restoring and re-excavating the said weir to its original level and restrain the all persons claiming through the downstream occupants from filling any further soil upon, or otheruise obstructing, the Errakunta Surplus Weir and its feeder canals, pending disposal of this Writ Petition. Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. M S ACHYUTH BHARTHWAJ Counsel forthe Respondent No.'l & 7: SRI LAXMALLA SANDEEP, AGP FOR IRRI AND COMM AREA DEV Counsel for the Respondents No.2 & 8: SRMVEK, AGP FOR ROAD AND BUILDINGS Counsel for the Respondent No. 5: Smt URMILA DEVI, SC FOR HMDA Counsel for the Respondents No.3,9 &'10: GP FOR REVENUE Counsel forthe Respondent No.4: STANDING COUNSEL FOR HYDRAA Counsel forthe Respondent No.6: STANOING COUNSEL FOR GHMC The Court made the following: ORDER

IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD THE HON'BLE SRIJUSTICE NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWAR RAO WRIT PETITION N .28 5 ot 2026 CNR.No.HBHc01058767 2026 DATE:09.09.2026 Between: Suniganti Srinivas and 1 1 others ... Petitioners AND The State of Telangana, Represented by its principal Secretary, lrrigation and CAD Department, Secretariat Hyderabad and 9 others. ...Respondents

ORDER

The present Writ petition has been filed seeking to issue a Writ of Mandamus, or any other appropriate writ, order or direction, declaring the Respondents, inaction in considering the Petitioners' representations dated 21.06.2025, 11.02.2026 and 13.08.2026 for implementation of the Executive Engineer,s Report dated 19.05.2022, vide Lr.No.EE/lrrg.Divn.No.1/HyD/DB/DEE_ T I AEEI D 1 12022-23t 440, as illegal, arbitrary and u nconstitutional, .) RRIV,J W.P.l'lo.2E4o5 ol 2026 and consequently direct the Respondents to implement the said Report by restoring the Errakunta Surplus Weir to its original level and ensuring unobstructed flow of water through Sunrey Nos 111' 1'lO, 102 and 91 into Polkamkunta Lake (Survey No'90)'

2. Heard Sri Achyuth Bharthwaj' learned counsel for the petitioner, Sri Laxmalla Sandeep, learned Assistanl Government Pleader for lrrigation and Command Area Development Department, appearing for respondent No'1' Sri \/ivek' learned Assistant Government Pleader for Road and Buildirgs' appearing for respondent Nos 2 and 8, Smt Urmila Devi' learned Standing Counsel for Hyderabad Metropolitan Developnrent Authority (H[/lDA) appearing for respondent No'5 Perused the record'

3. Learned Counsel for the Petitioners sulrmits that the petitioners, being agriculturists of Thorrur Village depend upon the Errakunta Tank, its Surplus Weir and feeder canals leading to Polkamkunta Lake for irrigation'

Learned counsel for the petitioners further submits that the Surplus Weir and feeder canals have been obstructed by

RRI,',J W.P.No.2ElOs of 2026 unauthorized soil filling and encroachments, seriously affecting the flow of water and the petitioners, agricultural livelihood.

5. Learned Counsel for the petitioners further submits that, pursuant to departmental inspections, the Executive Engineer, lrrigation Division No.1, Hyderabad, by Report daled 19.05.2022, recommended removal of the soil over the Surplus Weir and restoration of the same to its original level. Despite the said Report and initiation of tender proceedings by the R&B Department, no effective action has been taken for over four years.

6. Learned counsel for the petitioners further submits that the Petitioners' repeated representations dated 21.06.2025, 11.02.2026 and 13.08.2026 have also remained unconsidered. Such prolonged inaction, despite the Respondents, statutory and public duty to protect government water bodies and irrigation channels, is arbitrary and unsustainable.

7. Learned counsel for the petitioners, therefore, prays to direct the Respondents to consider the petitioners, representations dated 21 .06.2025, 11.02.2026 and .13.08.2026,

RR'V,J w.P No.2E105 0f 2026 implement the Report dated 19.05.2022, restore the Surplus Weir and feeder canals, and remove the obstructions tc' ensure free flow of water into Polkamkunta Lake in the interest o1' justice'

8. Per contra, learned Assistant Governmenl Pleader for respondent Nos.2 and 8 submits that the Sagar P"/UD Road via Thorrur was widened in 2018' during which the orig nal Errakunta Surplus Weir could not be traced Subsequently, during a joint inspection with the lrrigation Department, the original CRS masonry wall of the weir was traced at Km 5/6-8 (L/S), about 0'76 metres below the existing BT level.

9. Learned Assistant Government Pleader fr:r respondent Nos.2 and 8 further submlts that during the rainy season, excess water from the Errakunta Tank overflows onto the road and inundates upstream agricultural fields. To address the issue' a three-vent Hume Pipe culvert was proposed anci leveling work was undertaken; however, the remaining portiorr could not be completed due to obstruction by adjoining landowners'

10. Learned Assistant Government Pleader for respondent Nos.2 and 8 further submits that the incomplete prlrtion has since

RRN,J W.P.No.28105 of 2026 deteriorated, causing inconvenience to commuters and resulting in stoppage of TGSRTC services on this important connecting road serving several villages. The Department had also attempted temporary restoration using JCB and roller machinery, but the work was again obstructed by the adjacent landowners. '11. Learned Assistant Government Pleader for respondent Nos.2 and 8, therefore, submits that the authorities are taking necessary steps to address the public inconvenience, and prays this Court to pass orders deems fit and proper in the interest of justice.

12. Taking into consideration the submissions made by the learned counsel for the respective parties, this Court is inclined to direct the Respondent authorities to consider the Petitioners' representations dated 21 .06.2025, 11.02.2026 and 13.08.2026 regarding implementation of the Report of the Executive Engineer, lrrigation Division No.1, Hyderabad, dated 19.05.2022 and pass appropriate order within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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13. With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of There shall be no order as to costs As a sequel, miscellaneous applications pending, if any, in this Writ Petition, shall stand closed //TRUE COPY// SD/. M. OSMAN ALI BAIG ASSISTANT REGISTRAR /'e- SECTION OFFTCER To,

1. The Principal Secretary, lrrigation and CAD Department' State of Telangana' Secretariat, HYderabad

2. The Principal Secretary, Roads and Buildings )epartment' State of Telangana, Secretariat' Hyderabad'

3. The Collector,, Ranga Reddy District' Telangana'

4. The commissioner,, HYDRAA (Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection AgencY), HYderabad '

5. The Commissioner,, Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA)' Hyderabad.

6. The Commissioner,, Greater Hyderabad Municipar Corporation (GHMC)' Hyderabad

7. The Executive Engineer,, lrrigation Division No l ' Hyderabad'

8. The Executive Engineer,, Roads and Buildings Department' Ranga Reddy District.

9. The Revenue Divisional Officer,, Ranga Reddy District 1O.The Mandal Revenue officer,, Abdullapurmet Mandal Ranga Reddy District 11 One CC to SRl. M S ACHYUTH BHARTHWAJ' Advccate [OPUC] 12 Two CCs to GP FoR lRRlGATloN, High Court for tlre State of Telangana, at Hyderabad [OUT] rs i;"-cc. to cp'ron REVENUE, High courl for tl'e state of relangana, at Hvderabad [OUT]

14. T,ff&;t"cp'ron ROADS & BUtLDtNGS, Hilrh court for the state of Telangana. at HYderabad [OUT] r S. One iC to Smt URIVILA DEVI SC FOR HMDA [OPUC]

16. One CC to STANDING COUNSEL FOR HYDRAA [OPUC]

17. OneCC to STANDING COUNSEL FOR GHMC IOPUCI 1 8. Two CD Copies D.\\ w

HIGH COURT DATED: 0910912026

ORDER

WP.No.28405 of 2026 DISPOSING OF THE WRIT PETITION WITHOUT COSTS CC TODAY $E ST4r€

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