WP/23320/2026 of Chenna Lasmanna Vs The State of Telangana on 22 July 2026

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking the following relief: ....to lssue an appropriate writ, order, or direction, more particularly one in the nature of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondents in proceeding with the construction of the Women's Association Buitding in front of the petitioner's house bearing No.16-58/3, Ithwarpet Village, Balkonda Mandal, Nizamabad District by blocking the only access road, despite the petitioner's representation dated 29-6-2026, 8-7-2026 and 13-07-2026, as illegal, arbitrary, violative of Atticles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India and contrary to the provisions of l- the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, and consequently direct the respondents to forthwith stop the proposed construction of SHG/Federation Building, restore and protect the petitioner's existing access road by considering an alternative site for the proposed building and pass...

2. Heard Sri P. Kishore Rao, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Sri K. Pradeep Reddy, learned Standing Counsel appearing for respondent No.7-Gram Panchayat. Perused the material ava ila ble on record. 3, The brief tacts oF the case are that the petitioner belongs to a Scheduled Caste community and is aged about 7zl. years. He is an illiterate and economically poor agriculturist residing in House No.16-58/3, Ithwarpet Village, Balkonda ManCal, Nizamabad District. along with his family for more than six decades. The petitioner and his family have been using the only access road situated in front of the petitioner's house, connecting the same to the village BT Road, continuously, peacefully and without any interruption for nearly six decades

4. Respondent No.7 and the Sarpanch of Ithwarpet Village proposed to construct an SHG/Federation Builcling (Women's Association Building) under the SRGS/SRAS/llRGS Scheme immediately in front of the petitioner's house, thereDy blocking the -a only access road to the Government vacant land petitioner's residence, though sufficient is available beside the Gram Panchayat Building, Anganwadi Building and in the lane leading towards the canal. The petitioner repeatedly requested the Sarpanch and Panchayat Secretary not to undertake any construction obstructing the only access road and requested them to select any other suitable Government land. However, the said requests were not considered and the construction was proceeded with.

5. The petitioner submitted representations dated 29.06.2026, OA.07.2026 and L3.07.2026 to the District Collector, Panchayat Raj Department, Telangana State, Hyderabad and respondent Nos.2 to 6, bringing to their notice the availability of alternative Government land and requesting immediate intervention to stop the construction. Along with the representations, photographs showing the ongoing construction activity and the obstruction caused to the petitioner's only access road, free frow of air and ventilation to the house were also enclosed. Despite receipt of the said representations, respondent Nos.2 to G did not conduct any enquiry or pass any orders and permitted the construction to proceed.

6. Learned counser for the petitioner submits that the Gram Panchayat is proceeding with the construction of the Woment Association Building in front of the petitioner,s house by obstructing the existing pathway and access to the petitioner's residence. He further submits that the petitioner has already submitted representations before the concerned authorities and, therefore, appropriate directions may be issued to consider tl'e same. 7, Learned Standing Counsel appearing forespondent No'7 submits that the petitioner has submitted representations before the concerned authorities, who have not been impleaded as parties before this Court. However, he submits that respondent No'3 may be directed to consider the representations of the petitioner in accordance with law.

8. Having considered the submissions made by the learned counsel appearing for both parties and having regard to the Facts and circumstances of the case, this Court is of the view that the grievance of the petitioner requires consideration by the competent authoritY.

9. Accordingly, the petitioner is directed to make a fresh representation before respondent No 3-District Panchayat Officer within a period of one (01) week from the date of rec:eipt of a copy of this order, On such representation being made by the petitioner' respondent No'3 shalt consider the same and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within a period of three (03) weeks thereafter. Tilr disposal of the representation, the respondents shall not undertake any further construction, However, if the petitioner fails to submit the representation within the stipulated period of one

(01) week, the respondents are at liberty to proceed with the proposed construction. 10, With the above directions, 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 SD/- B.REKHA RANI ASSISTANT REGISTRAR //TRUE COPY//

SECTION OFFICER To

1. The Principal Secretary, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, Secretariat, Hyderabad, State of Telangana.

2. The District Collector, Nizamabad District.

3. The District Panchayat Officer, Nizamabad.

4. The Divisional Panchayat Officer, Armoor, Nizamabad District.

5. The Mandal Development Officer lt/PDO), Balkonda, Nizamabad District.

6. The Mandal Panchayat Officer (APO), Balkonda, Balkonda Mandal,

7. The Panchayat Secretary, Gram Panchayat, lthwarpet, Balkonda Mancha, Nizamabad District. B. One CC to SRI P.KISHORE RAO, Advocate [OPUC]

9. Two CCs to GP FOR PANCHAYAT RAJ & RURAL DEV, High Court for the State of Telangana, at Hyderabad. [OUT] '10.One CC to SRI K.PRADEEP REDDY, SC FOR GRAM PANCHAYATH loPUCl

11. Two CD Copies PSK. TKS -ti- .7r4/ I

CC TODAY HIGH COURT DATED: 2210712026

ORDER

WP.No.23320 of 2026 DISPOSING OF THE WRIT PETITION WITHOUT COSTS.

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