By S A Ishaqui
Hyderabad, May 28: The AP High Court on Wednesday directed that the state should appoint a fresh committee to assess the fire mishap at Guntur Chilli Market Yard that took place on May 3. While dealing with a petition filed by the Guntur Chillies Merchants’ Association challenging the GO issued by the state on May 21, Justice C.V. Ramulu passed orders to set aside the GO. The judge observed that a commission agent is neither the seller nor the purchaser and the agent is only a facilitator of transaction between the seller and the purchaser.
The judge said the agent is not be responsible in paying compensation to the farmers who lost their stocks.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
8-yr-old not allowed to sit for SSC
By S A Ishaqui
Hyderabad, May 28: A division bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday refused to pass an order to permit an eight-year-old boy to appear for the SSC examinations. While dismissing a writ appeal filed by Dogga V. George, son of D.A. Janardhana Rao, resident of Kothavalasa village of Vizianagaram district, challenging the order of the single judge, the bench upheld the single judge order.
The single judge earlier dismissed the petition filed by the boy seeking a direction that the government permit him to appear for the SSC examinations.
The bench observed that “no one doubts the brilliance of the boy. But it is not advisable to put more pressure on the mind of a eight -year old kid”.
Hyderabad, May 28: A division bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday refused to pass an order to permit an eight-year-old boy to appear for the SSC examinations. While dismissing a writ appeal filed by Dogga V. George, son of D.A. Janardhana Rao, resident of Kothavalasa village of Vizianagaram district, challenging the order of the single judge, the bench upheld the single judge order.
The single judge earlier dismissed the petition filed by the boy seeking a direction that the government permit him to appear for the SSC examinations.
The bench observed that “no one doubts the brilliance of the boy. But it is not advisable to put more pressure on the mind of a eight -year old kid”.
Court pulls up police
By Shariff Ameeruddin Ishaqui
Hyderabad, May 28: The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday pulled up the police while dealing with two separate habeas corpus petitions pertaining to a missing minor girl and a fourth-year student of physiotherapy.
A division bench, comprising Justices L. Narasimha Reddy and Ramesh Ranganathan, found fault with the wording in the counter-affidavit filed by the sub inspector of the Tirupati West police station that the girl’s father did not approach the court with “clean hands” to rescue the girl.
“How can the officer behave with such audacity? What did he mean by stating that the girl’s father did not approach the court with “clean hands”. Can you imagine the anxiety of parents when their children do not return home,” the court told the assistant government pleader, Ms Mohana Reddy.
Ms Mohana Reddy said the girl’s father made a representation to the police after his daughter filed a complaint in Lok Adalat in Kadapa on May 17.
The girl informed the Lok Adalat that she married Amruth Raj, a fourth-year physiotherapy student in her college on April 30. The girl’s father, Mr Y.R. Subrahamanyam, filed a petition on May 21 asking the police to hand his daughter over to him, alleging that she was in the illegal custody of Amruth Raj.
In another case, the court directed the sub inspector of Vikarabad police station to appear on Thursday. Ms Ch. Balamani filed a petition that her 14-year-old daughter was kidnapped by one K. Charles in March. The court expressed its dissatisfaction on the investigation of the case.
Hyderabad, May 28: The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday pulled up the police while dealing with two separate habeas corpus petitions pertaining to a missing minor girl and a fourth-year student of physiotherapy.
A division bench, comprising Justices L. Narasimha Reddy and Ramesh Ranganathan, found fault with the wording in the counter-affidavit filed by the sub inspector of the Tirupati West police station that the girl’s father did not approach the court with “clean hands” to rescue the girl.
“How can the officer behave with such audacity? What did he mean by stating that the girl’s father did not approach the court with “clean hands”. Can you imagine the anxiety of parents when their children do not return home,” the court told the assistant government pleader, Ms Mohana Reddy.
Ms Mohana Reddy said the girl’s father made a representation to the police after his daughter filed a complaint in Lok Adalat in Kadapa on May 17.
The girl informed the Lok Adalat that she married Amruth Raj, a fourth-year physiotherapy student in her college on April 30. The girl’s father, Mr Y.R. Subrahamanyam, filed a petition on May 21 asking the police to hand his daughter over to him, alleging that she was in the illegal custody of Amruth Raj.
In another case, the court directed the sub inspector of Vikarabad police station to appear on Thursday. Ms Ch. Balamani filed a petition that her 14-year-old daughter was kidnapped by one K. Charles in March. The court expressed its dissatisfaction on the investigation of the case.
67cr bill on IJM
By Shariff Ameeruddin Ishaqui
Hyderabad, May 27: The stamps and registration department has asked IJM India Infrastructure Limited to pay Rs 67 crore towards deficit stamp duty.
The directive came in the course of an audit at the office of the AP Housing Board chairman. The department said the company’s execution of five deeds, including a memorandum of understanding, development and shareholders’ agreement with the APHB, had deficit stamps.
The APHB entered into an agreement with IJM to develop a 34-acre township at Kukatpally for Rs 450 crore. IJM had to pay Rs 22.50 crore, but the stamp duty borne on the document was only Rs 100.
The general power of attorney, executed by the APHB in favour of IJM, a construction agreement and an agreement between the board and the Swarandhra IJM Integrated Township Development Company Private Limited, had lesser stamp duty. IJM was liable to pay Rs 67,50,49,690 for the five deeds executed between the board and the company.
In a warning to the company while issuing the notice on April 28, the deputy inspector general of registration and stamps said action would be initiated for recovery of stamp duty loss. IJM’s company secretary, Mr D.B. Venkat Reddy, has challenged the notice.
He said the department had issued another notice on May 17, asking it to pay the deficit amount. He contended that the High Court had struck down Section 3 of the Indian Stamps Act, 1899 and the respondent had no power to undertake issue notice under the Act.
He said the court had suspended the notices issued by the district registrar of assurances, Guntur, to the company last year. He urged the court to restrain from taking action pertaining to the notice.
Hyderabad, May 27: The stamps and registration department has asked IJM India Infrastructure Limited to pay Rs 67 crore towards deficit stamp duty.
The directive came in the course of an audit at the office of the AP Housing Board chairman. The department said the company’s execution of five deeds, including a memorandum of understanding, development and shareholders’ agreement with the APHB, had deficit stamps.
The APHB entered into an agreement with IJM to develop a 34-acre township at Kukatpally for Rs 450 crore. IJM had to pay Rs 22.50 crore, but the stamp duty borne on the document was only Rs 100.
The general power of attorney, executed by the APHB in favour of IJM, a construction agreement and an agreement between the board and the Swarandhra IJM Integrated Township Development Company Private Limited, had lesser stamp duty. IJM was liable to pay Rs 67,50,49,690 for the five deeds executed between the board and the company.
In a warning to the company while issuing the notice on April 28, the deputy inspector general of registration and stamps said action would be initiated for recovery of stamp duty loss. IJM’s company secretary, Mr D.B. Venkat Reddy, has challenged the notice.
He said the department had issued another notice on May 17, asking it to pay the deficit amount. He contended that the High Court had struck down Section 3 of the Indian Stamps Act, 1899 and the respondent had no power to undertake issue notice under the Act.
He said the court had suspended the notices issued by the district registrar of assurances, Guntur, to the company last year. He urged the court to restrain from taking action pertaining to the notice.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Writ over Musi sand quarry
By S A Ishaqui
Hyderabad. May 26 : Nomula Narasimhaiah, CPI (M) legislator, filed a writ petition inthe AP High Court seeking a direction to stop sand quarrying from the bed of MusiRiver Project at Itukulapahad village in Nalgonda district.
The petitioner informed the court that the director mines and geology permitted thegram panchayat to remove the sand from the river bed on nomination basis by fixing the upset price of Rs 1 crore for a period of one year with additional payment of 20per-cent in last year.
He told the court that the permission was challenged before the government as removal of sand from the riverbed would effect ground water table which causing shortage of drinking water facility to many of surrounding villages . The government stayed the quarrying in March and later the stay was vacated on May 17.
The MLA urged the court to suspend sand quarrying in the riverbed.
Chilli merchants file petition
By Shariff Ameeruddin Ishaqui
Hyderabad, May 26 : A writ petition was filed in the AP High Court by the Guntur Chillies Merchants’ Association challenging the GO issued by the state government on May 21, pertaining to payment of sale amount to the chilli farmers, who lost their stocks in fire mishap on May 3 at Guntur agriculture market yard.
The petitioner informed the court that the government issued the GO based on the recommendations made by the high power committee headed by the commissioner and director of agricultural marketing.
Mr Kilari Venkat Rosaiah, chairman of the association alleged that the committee failed to take into consideration the objections raised by the members of the association and farmers that it was the market committee who has to pay insurance premium collected by it from the seller and not from the commission agents.
The petitioner told the court that the rule did not mandates the commission agents to insure the stock. He alleged that the market committee have failed in insuring the stocks. He also alleged that the market committee failed in regulating the entry of vehicles carrying chillies and it has resulted in large unaccounting stocks dumping in the yard.
The petitioner urged the court to suspend the GO issued by the governmentbesides to seize all records pertaining to gate entries from April 1 to May 3.
The association also urged the court to direct that the government to appoint a fresh committee to asses the damage caused in the recent fire mishap at the market.
Desam opposes EC rule
By Shariff Ameeruddin Ishaqui
Hyderabad, May 26: Telugu Desam on Monday challenged, the restrictions imposed by the Election Commission of India,in the AP High Court with regard to appointment of polling agents in the ensuing bye polls.
Justice L Narasimha Reddy will hear the petition on Tuesday.
Mr MA Shareef, general secretary of the TD, filed the writ petition seeking suspension of clause (i) and 3 (ii) in the letters issued by the Election Commission of India and consequent direction issued by the chief electoral Officer of the state relating to women polling stations.
The petitioner told the court that the EC has issued directions that the polling agents who are appointed by the contesting candidates should be ordinarily residents and electors of the concerned polling areas and such agents must have elector identity cards.In addition to that the EC also directed that only women polling agentswill be permitted in the 797 women polling stationsin 18 Assembly and two Parliament constituencies where bye poll is scheduled to be held on May 29.
He submitted that it is the first time the EC imposed these conditionswhich restricted the candidate to appoint pollingagents in the by-elections. The petitioner said the conditions of the EC were not practicable.
The TD informed the court that the eligibility for polling agents that who are registered electors and have an elector identity card or any other document issued by the government or its agency. Till date the contesting candidates have been following the requirement, but the recent directions of the EC restricting the candidates to appoint the agents from the concerned polling stations only.The petitioner contended that the appointment of women polling against is unreasonable. In many of the polling stations women may not come forward to sit as agents.
Hyderabad, May 26: Telugu Desam on Monday challenged, the restrictions imposed by the Election Commission of India,in the AP High Court with regard to appointment of polling agents in the ensuing bye polls.
Justice L Narasimha Reddy will hear the petition on Tuesday.
Mr MA Shareef, general secretary of the TD, filed the writ petition seeking suspension of clause (i) and 3 (ii) in the letters issued by the Election Commission of India and consequent direction issued by the chief electoral Officer of the state relating to women polling stations.
The petitioner told the court that the EC has issued directions that the polling agents who are appointed by the contesting candidates should be ordinarily residents and electors of the concerned polling areas and such agents must have elector identity cards.In addition to that the EC also directed that only women polling agentswill be permitted in the 797 women polling stationsin 18 Assembly and two Parliament constituencies where bye poll is scheduled to be held on May 29.
He submitted that it is the first time the EC imposed these conditionswhich restricted the candidate to appoint pollingagents in the by-elections. The petitioner said the conditions of the EC were not practicable.
The TD informed the court that the eligibility for polling agents that who are registered electors and have an elector identity card or any other document issued by the government or its agency. Till date the contesting candidates have been following the requirement, but the recent directions of the EC restricting the candidates to appoint the agents from the concerned polling stations only.The petitioner contended that the appointment of women polling against is unreasonable. In many of the polling stations women may not come forward to sit as agents.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Court admits habeas corpus petition
By S A Ishaqui
Hyderabad, May 23 : The AP High Court admitted a habeas corpus petition filed by a woman seeking rescue of her seven-year-old girl from her in-laws.
Ms Syeeda Shama, a 24-year-old divorcee of Falakhnama, filed a petition alleging that her daughter was not being taken care of properly by her in-laws and that the girl was being kept captive in a room. She submitted to the court that after given divorce to her husband Mohammed Sabirs, her in-laws necked her out forcibly detained her elder daughter.
According to the petitioner she married Sabir in July 2000 and it went good for a year and later her husband and in-laws started harassing for more dowry.
She told the court that she lodged a complaint in the local police station but their father-in-law and brother-in-law did not allowed her to take the girl along with her.
She informed the court that she went to the house of respondents on May 10 , but they have not allowed her to take the daughter and they locked her daughter in a room. While admitting the petition the he court issues notices to the city police and the in-laws of the woman.
The case was posted to June 10.
Hyderabad, May 23 : The AP High Court admitted a habeas corpus petition filed by a woman seeking rescue of her seven-year-old girl from her in-laws.
Ms Syeeda Shama, a 24-year-old divorcee of Falakhnama, filed a petition alleging that her daughter was not being taken care of properly by her in-laws and that the girl was being kept captive in a room. She submitted to the court that after given divorce to her husband Mohammed Sabirs, her in-laws necked her out forcibly detained her elder daughter.
According to the petitioner she married Sabir in July 2000 and it went good for a year and later her husband and in-laws started harassing for more dowry.
She told the court that she lodged a complaint in the local police station but their father-in-law and brother-in-law did not allowed her to take the girl along with her.
She informed the court that she went to the house of respondents on May 10 , but they have not allowed her to take the daughter and they locked her daughter in a room. While admitting the petition the he court issues notices to the city police and the in-laws of the woman.
The case was posted to June 10.
High Court sends notice to state
By Shariff Ameeruddin Ishaqui
Hyderabad, May 23: The AP High Court temporarily suspended notices issued by the director of mines and geology to cancel mining lease granted to various companies to carry out mining of silica sand in Nellore district.
Mr V. Rajagopal Reddy, Kumarswamy Silica Mines, Balaji Mines and Minerals, Gayathri Minerals, Bhagya Lakshmi Minerals and Mr T. Gopal Reddy filed separate petitions challenging the show-cause notice issued by the mines department for termination of their lease.
The petitioners told the court that the director, mines and geology, granted lease to their companies to carry out mining operations to extract silica sand nearly 200 hectares in the district for a period of 20 years.
The lands were in Chillakur and Guduru mandals of the district. The petitioners alleged that the notice was issued with an intention to acquire land for the proposed SEZ at Krishnapatnam.
They said their companies have entered into an agreement to several companies including Railways and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to supply the sand.
The court admitted the writ petitions and issued notices to the state besides mines and geology department.
Hyderabad, May 23: The AP High Court temporarily suspended notices issued by the director of mines and geology to cancel mining lease granted to various companies to carry out mining of silica sand in Nellore district.
Mr V. Rajagopal Reddy, Kumarswamy Silica Mines, Balaji Mines and Minerals, Gayathri Minerals, Bhagya Lakshmi Minerals and Mr T. Gopal Reddy filed separate petitions challenging the show-cause notice issued by the mines department for termination of their lease.
The petitioners told the court that the director, mines and geology, granted lease to their companies to carry out mining operations to extract silica sand nearly 200 hectares in the district for a period of 20 years.
The lands were in Chillakur and Guduru mandals of the district. The petitioners alleged that the notice was issued with an intention to acquire land for the proposed SEZ at Krishnapatnam.
They said their companies have entered into an agreement to several companies including Railways and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to supply the sand.
The court admitted the writ petitions and issued notices to the state besides mines and geology department.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Marriage with minor legal
By Shariff Ameeruddin Ishaqui
Hyderabad, May 3: The Andhra Pradesh High Court has declared as "valid" the marriage between a man and a minor girl.
A division bench comprising Justice A Gopal Reddy and Justice B Seshasayana Reddy, while allowing a petition filed one S Yadaiah of Nalgonda district, observed that "this court in a case of Makemalla Sailoo versus Superintendent of Police, Nalgonda district, after elaborately considering the issue which is identical to the present one held that under Section 6 (c) of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 if a minor girl is married, her natural guardian is the husband".
Mr Yadaiah informed the court that he fell in love with one P Premalatha, the daughter of Pittala Pedda Jangaiah of Chintapally in Nalgonda district. He said when she made a proposal to marry him, her parents did not agree for the marriage and started harassing her physically and mentally.
According to the petitioner, unable to bear the harassment of parents Ms Premalatha left home on March 12, 2008 and came to Yadaiah and both of them went to Mantharalaya Raghavendra Swamy temple and married the same day in accordance with Hindu rites and customs. The marriage was consummated and they are living together as husband and wife. The girl's father lodged a complaint in the Chintapally police station and the police registered a case of girl missing.
Ms Premalatha on coming to know about the registration of the crime went to the police station and reported that she on her own accord left the home and married the petitioner and that she is not a minor as alleged by her father, Ms Mohana Reddy, assistant government pleader told the court.
The police after recording her statement sent her to Osmania Hospital, Hyderabad for determination of her age. Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Osmania Medical College, gave an opinion that she was aged about 18 to 19 years and accordingly, issued the age certificate.
After obtaining the age proof certificate the police produced her before the Judicial First Class Magistrate, Devarakonda, and the magistrate sent her to the custody of the Superintendent, Observation Home for Girls, Hyderabad, on March 26. Ms Mohana Reddy, produced the girl before the court.
While directing the Superintendent, Observation Home for Girls, to give custody of Premalatha to her husband, the judges further observed that "in view of the law aforementioned since the girl is the wife of the petitioner and is aged above 16 years, her custody should be given to the petitioner only, but she cannot be kept in the Observation Home".
Hyderabad, May 3: The Andhra Pradesh High Court has declared as "valid" the marriage between a man and a minor girl.
A division bench comprising Justice A Gopal Reddy and Justice B Seshasayana Reddy, while allowing a petition filed one S Yadaiah of Nalgonda district, observed that "this court in a case of Makemalla Sailoo versus Superintendent of Police, Nalgonda district, after elaborately considering the issue which is identical to the present one held that under Section 6 (c) of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 if a minor girl is married, her natural guardian is the husband".
Mr Yadaiah informed the court that he fell in love with one P Premalatha, the daughter of Pittala Pedda Jangaiah of Chintapally in Nalgonda district. He said when she made a proposal to marry him, her parents did not agree for the marriage and started harassing her physically and mentally.
According to the petitioner, unable to bear the harassment of parents Ms Premalatha left home on March 12, 2008 and came to Yadaiah and both of them went to Mantharalaya Raghavendra Swamy temple and married the same day in accordance with Hindu rites and customs. The marriage was consummated and they are living together as husband and wife. The girl's father lodged a complaint in the Chintapally police station and the police registered a case of girl missing.
Ms Premalatha on coming to know about the registration of the crime went to the police station and reported that she on her own accord left the home and married the petitioner and that she is not a minor as alleged by her father, Ms Mohana Reddy, assistant government pleader told the court.
The police after recording her statement sent her to Osmania Hospital, Hyderabad for determination of her age. Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Osmania Medical College, gave an opinion that she was aged about 18 to 19 years and accordingly, issued the age certificate.
After obtaining the age proof certificate the police produced her before the Judicial First Class Magistrate, Devarakonda, and the magistrate sent her to the custody of the Superintendent, Observation Home for Girls, Hyderabad, on March 26. Ms Mohana Reddy, produced the girl before the court.
While directing the Superintendent, Observation Home for Girls, to give custody of Premalatha to her husband, the judges further observed that "in view of the law aforementioned since the girl is the wife of the petitioner and is aged above 16 years, her custody should be given to the petitioner only, but she cannot be kept in the Observation Home".
Acquisition of land for SEZ stayed
By Shariff Ameeruddin Ishaqui
Hyderabad, May 2: The AP High Court on Friday granted stay on acquisition of8056 acres ofland in Gorapudi and Lalam villages of Rambilli mandal inVisakhapatnam district for expansion of Special Economic Zone.While dealing with a writ petition filed by villagers challenging the notification of land acquisition, Justice Gopala Krishna Tamada directed that district administration should not acquire the land and not disposses the villagers till further orders.
The judge asked the petitioners to implead the then district collector as a respondent in the petition.The petitioners told the court that under the guise of expansion of SEZ,the AndhraPradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation has submitted a requisition to the government for acquisition of 8056.73 acres in different villages of Achutahapuram and Rambilli mandal, which in fact do not form part of the notified areaapproved bythe SEZs Board of the Central government initially for establishment of SEZ.
Hyderabad, May 2: The AP High Court on Friday granted stay on acquisition of8056 acres ofland in Gorapudi and Lalam villages of Rambilli mandal inVisakhapatnam district for expansion of Special Economic Zone.While dealing with a writ petition filed by villagers challenging the notification of land acquisition, Justice Gopala Krishna Tamada directed that district administration should not acquire the land and not disposses the villagers till further orders.
The judge asked the petitioners to implead the then district collector as a respondent in the petition.The petitioners told the court that under the guise of expansion of SEZ,the AndhraPradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation has submitted a requisition to the government for acquisition of 8056.73 acres in different villages of Achutahapuram and Rambilli mandal, which in fact do not form part of the notified areaapproved bythe SEZs Board of the Central government initially for establishment of SEZ.
AP High Court stays Pavan Kalyan case
By Shariff Ameeruddin Ishaqui
Hyderabad, May 2: Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday granted stay on the proceedings pending before Visakhapatnam Family Court between Ms Nandini and her husband, film star Pavan Kalyan.While dealing with a revision petition filed by Ms Nandini challenging theorders of the lower court dismissing the case against Pavan Kalyan seeking his prosecution under Section 494 of IPC, Justice GV Seethapathy asked the Family Court to stop further proceedings till further orders.
The High Court earlier issued notices to Pavan Kalyan and his actor-brothers Chranjeevi and Nagendra Babu and other family members on the revision petition.
The lower court earlier dismissed the petition with an observation that the complainant had failed to establish the ingredients required to constitutetheoffence under Section 494 of IPC. The court said the complainant also failed to prove that Kalyan married actress Renu Desai.
Hyderabad, May 2: Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday granted stay on the proceedings pending before Visakhapatnam Family Court between Ms Nandini and her husband, film star Pavan Kalyan.While dealing with a revision petition filed by Ms Nandini challenging theorders of the lower court dismissing the case against Pavan Kalyan seeking his prosecution under Section 494 of IPC, Justice GV Seethapathy asked the Family Court to stop further proceedings till further orders.
The High Court earlier issued notices to Pavan Kalyan and his actor-brothers Chranjeevi and Nagendra Babu and other family members on the revision petition.
The lower court earlier dismissed the petition with an observation that the complainant had failed to establish the ingredients required to constitutetheoffence under Section 494 of IPC. The court said the complainant also failed to prove that Kalyan married actress Renu Desai.
Plea on plan to delimit rejected
Shariff Ameeruddin Ishaqui
Hyderabad, May 2: A division bench of the AP High Court on Friday dismissed abatch of writ petitions challenging the delimitation of Parliament andAssembly constituencies in the state, at admission stage itself.The bench comprising Justice B Prakash Rao and Justice CY Somayajulu, while dismissing the petitions, observed that "Article 329 (a) of the Constitution bars all courts including constitutional courts for going into the validity of law relating to delimitation of constituencies or the allotments of seats such constituencies made orproposed to made under Article 327 or 328 of the Constitution".
The court further observed that "by invoking the powers vested in it byArticle 327 or328 are only Parliament entertain the Act, which is similar to the delimitation Act1972 and its earlier similar enactments".The court said "as the Apex Court in Kothari case clearly held that constitutional courts cannot entertain writ petitions in respect of action of the Delimitation Commission in view of the bar contained in article 329(a) of the Constitution. We find no ground to admit the petitions".The petitioners challenged the final notification of the DelimitationCommission with regard to several constituencies in the state.
Hyderabad, May 2: A division bench of the AP High Court on Friday dismissed abatch of writ petitions challenging the delimitation of Parliament andAssembly constituencies in the state, at admission stage itself.The bench comprising Justice B Prakash Rao and Justice CY Somayajulu, while dismissing the petitions, observed that "Article 329 (a) of the Constitution bars all courts including constitutional courts for going into the validity of law relating to delimitation of constituencies or the allotments of seats such constituencies made orproposed to made under Article 327 or 328 of the Constitution".
The court further observed that "by invoking the powers vested in it byArticle 327 or328 are only Parliament entertain the Act, which is similar to the delimitation Act1972 and its earlier similar enactments".The court said "as the Apex Court in Kothari case clearly held that constitutional courts cannot entertain writ petitions in respect of action of the Delimitation Commission in view of the bar contained in article 329(a) of the Constitution. We find no ground to admit the petitions".The petitioners challenged the final notification of the DelimitationCommission with regard to several constituencies in the state.
Monday, May 5, 2008
AP High Court directs MCI to give Tanzania docs permanent status
By Shariff Ameeruddin Ishaqui
Hyderabad, May 2 : Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday directed Medical council of India to grant permanent registration to the students who had provisional registration from the MCI after completing their MBBS course in Tanzania.
A division bench comprising Justice VVS Rao and Justice C V Ramul while allowing a batch of writ petitions filed by several students who completed their MBBS course in International Medical and Technology Institute (IMTU) Dar-us-salaam , Tanzania directed that MCI shall grant permanent registration to the students under Section 25(1) of the MCI Act who have completed screening test with provision of the Section (4A) of the Act read with Screening Test Regulations 2002. The court observed that the permanent registration shall be granted to the students who have produced valid certificate in proof of completion of internship for one year. The court also observed that " the permanent registration granted earlier was cancelled by the MCI based on a decision of its executive committee and this court has hold that such a decision is not sustainable."
Hyderabad, May 2 : Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday directed Medical council of India to grant permanent registration to the students who had provisional registration from the MCI after completing their MBBS course in Tanzania.
A division bench comprising Justice VVS Rao and Justice C V Ramul while allowing a batch of writ petitions filed by several students who completed their MBBS course in International Medical and Technology Institute (IMTU) Dar-us-salaam , Tanzania directed that MCI shall grant permanent registration to the students under Section 25(1) of the MCI Act who have completed screening test with provision of the Section (4A) of the Act read with Screening Test Regulations 2002. The court observed that the permanent registration shall be granted to the students who have produced valid certificate in proof of completion of internship for one year. The court also observed that " the permanent registration granted earlier was cancelled by the MCI based on a decision of its executive committee and this court has hold that such a decision is not sustainable."
Indu projects rejects claim on Bachupally
By Shariff AmeeruddinIshaqui
Hyderabad, May 1: Mr I Shayam Prasad Reddy, managing director of Indu Projects Limited, submitted to the AP High Court that Mrs Tahera Yusuf Quadri and Dr Qudsia Sajjad had no right to claim the land which was alienated to his company to develop a township at Bachupalli in Qutubullapur.
Mr Reddy stated that the company had submitted its bid under the bonafide impression that the government was the absolute owner of the land.He said his company should pay Rs 4.10 crore per acre as development fee to the state.
He told the court that the petitioner's father was the owner of 481 acres agricultural land and the petitioner's mother filed a declaration before the Land Reforms Tribunal under Section 8(1) of the AP Land Reforms (Ceiling on Agriculture Holdings) Act 1973.
The Tribunal passed the orders in 1976 approving the surrender of the lands and directed that the assistant collector take possession of the land. The petitioner's mother was also paid the amount as for the entitlement for the land surrendered to the government. However,
Justice NV Ramana on Thursday continued the hearing on the petition filed by Mrs Tahera Yusuf Quadri and Dr Qudsia Sajjad challenging the allotment of land to Indu Projects.
Senior Counsel S Venkat Reddy concluded his arguments saying that the orders passed by the authorities concerned were illegal.He said the authorities did not even serve a notice to the petitioners before passing the order.
Hyderabad, May 1: Mr I Shayam Prasad Reddy, managing director of Indu Projects Limited, submitted to the AP High Court that Mrs Tahera Yusuf Quadri and Dr Qudsia Sajjad had no right to claim the land which was alienated to his company to develop a township at Bachupalli in Qutubullapur.
Mr Reddy stated that the company had submitted its bid under the bonafide impression that the government was the absolute owner of the land.He said his company should pay Rs 4.10 crore per acre as development fee to the state.
He told the court that the petitioner's father was the owner of 481 acres agricultural land and the petitioner's mother filed a declaration before the Land Reforms Tribunal under Section 8(1) of the AP Land Reforms (Ceiling on Agriculture Holdings) Act 1973.
The Tribunal passed the orders in 1976 approving the surrender of the lands and directed that the assistant collector take possession of the land. The petitioner's mother was also paid the amount as for the entitlement for the land surrendered to the government. However,
Justice NV Ramana on Thursday continued the hearing on the petition filed by Mrs Tahera Yusuf Quadri and Dr Qudsia Sajjad challenging the allotment of land to Indu Projects.
Senior Counsel S Venkat Reddy concluded his arguments saying that the orders passed by the authorities concerned were illegal.He said the authorities did not even serve a notice to the petitioners before passing the order.
Former minister files PIL on Sagar project
By S A Ishaqui
Hyderabad, May 1: Former minister Madala Janakiram on Thursday filed a public interest litigation in the AP High Court seeking a direction that the State government take up second phase of right canal under Nagarjunasagar project. The petitioner alleged that the State and the Central governments had failed in implementing the second phase of right canal under Nagarjunasagar project. He submitted to the court that the area to be irrigated by Nagarjunasagar second phase was the most backward in the state with scanty rainfall of 550 millimetres aanully.
He said due to lack of rains many people in this area had migrated to other towns and working there as labourers in construction and other industries. He urged the court to direct that the government take immediate steps for supply of potable drinking water to the villages situated in Udayagiri and Kavali constituencies of Nellore district and Podili, Kanigiri, Kandukuru and Kondepi constituencies of Prakasam district.
Hyderabad, May 1: Former minister Madala Janakiram on Thursday filed a public interest litigation in the AP High Court seeking a direction that the State government take up second phase of right canal under Nagarjunasagar project. The petitioner alleged that the State and the Central governments had failed in implementing the second phase of right canal under Nagarjunasagar project. He submitted to the court that the area to be irrigated by Nagarjunasagar second phase was the most backward in the state with scanty rainfall of 550 millimetres aanully.
He said due to lack of rains many people in this area had migrated to other towns and working there as labourers in construction and other industries. He urged the court to direct that the government take immediate steps for supply of potable drinking water to the villages situated in Udayagiri and Kavali constituencies of Nellore district and Podili, Kanigiri, Kandukuru and Kondepi constituencies of Prakasam district.
Plea filed on Vizag SEZ
By Shariff Ameeruddin Ishaqui
Hyderabad, May 1: Villagers of Gorapudi and Lalam villages of Rambilli mandal in Visakhapatnam district filed writ petition in the AP High Court on Thursday the challenging the acquisition of 8056 for expansion of Special Economic Zone.
The petitioners told the court that the Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation has submitted a requisition to the government for acquisition of 8056.73 acres in different villages of Achutahapuram and Rambilli mandal,under the guise of expansion of SEZ ,even though the land does not form part of the notified area approved by the Central SEZs Board.
They submitted that lands covered under the acquisition was in which they were cultivating different crops including paddy. The Centre has taken a decision not acquire the crop-raised lands for establishment of special economic zones.
The petitioners informed the court that earlier the APIIC had acquired 9200 acres out that 4867 acres allotted to various companies including Bhabha Atomic Research Centre and the rest of the land was with the APIIC and it was not allotted to any company till date. They contended that the Centre had to accord a letter of approval for the expansion of the SEZ. The petitioners urged the court that it direct the district collector not to dispossess them from their lands and grant stay on all further proceedings of land acquisition.
Hyderabad, May 1: Villagers of Gorapudi and Lalam villages of Rambilli mandal in Visakhapatnam district filed writ petition in the AP High Court on Thursday the challenging the acquisition of 8056 for expansion of Special Economic Zone.
The petitioners told the court that the Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation has submitted a requisition to the government for acquisition of 8056.73 acres in different villages of Achutahapuram and Rambilli mandal,under the guise of expansion of SEZ ,even though the land does not form part of the notified area approved by the Central SEZs Board.
They submitted that lands covered under the acquisition was in which they were cultivating different crops including paddy. The Centre has taken a decision not acquire the crop-raised lands for establishment of special economic zones.
The petitioners informed the court that earlier the APIIC had acquired 9200 acres out that 4867 acres allotted to various companies including Bhabha Atomic Research Centre and the rest of the land was with the APIIC and it was not allotted to any company till date. They contended that the Centre had to accord a letter of approval for the expansion of the SEZ. The petitioners urged the court that it direct the district collector not to dispossess them from their lands and grant stay on all further proceedings of land acquisition.
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Ramoji Rao pays Rs 50,000 costs
By Shariff Ameeruddin Ishaqui
Hyderabad , April 30 : Media baron and Chairman of Margadarsi group of companies Ch Ramoji Rao on Wednesday paid Rs 50, 000 to the AP High Court towards cost as ordered by the AP High Court.
A division bench of the high court comprising Justice B. Prakash Rao and Justice Somayajulu, imposed costs on Mr Ramoji for not withdrawing the allegations made against the Chief Minister, Dr Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy.
Margadarsi Financiers had filed five writs challenging the notices issued by the Income-Tax department. The bench expressed dismay over the allegations on a person (the Chief Minister), who was not made a party in the writ.
The petitioner (Ramoji Rao) had alleged that the Chief Minister had been instigating "illegal action" against him with political vengeance. The bench asked the petitioner to pay costs each Rs 10,000 for five writs. The counsel for the Margadarsi Financiers remitted the amount to the High Court.
Hyderabad , April 30 : Media baron and Chairman of Margadarsi group of companies Ch Ramoji Rao on Wednesday paid Rs 50, 000 to the AP High Court towards cost as ordered by the AP High Court.
A division bench of the high court comprising Justice B. Prakash Rao and Justice Somayajulu, imposed costs on Mr Ramoji for not withdrawing the allegations made against the Chief Minister, Dr Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy.
Margadarsi Financiers had filed five writs challenging the notices issued by the Income-Tax department. The bench expressed dismay over the allegations on a person (the Chief Minister), who was not made a party in the writ.
The petitioner (Ramoji Rao) had alleged that the Chief Minister had been instigating "illegal action" against him with political vengeance. The bench asked the petitioner to pay costs each Rs 10,000 for five writs. The counsel for the Margadarsi Financiers remitted the amount to the High Court.
High Court refuses to issue notice to YSR
By Shariff Ameeruddin Ishaqui
Hyderabad, April 28 : Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday refused to issue notice to the Chief Minister Dr. Y S Rajasekhar Reddy, the tribal welfare minister Mr. Redya Naik,and the Chief Minister's principal secretary Mr Jannat Hussain on a petition filed against Mohammed Quamaruddin, the Engineer-in -Chief of the Tribal Welfare Department .
The court admitted the petition filed by P Narender Reddy of Nalgonda district seeking a direction from the court to set aside the GO issued for dropping charges against the engineer-in-chief.
It may be mentioned that the court asked on Wednesday to the Advocate General to submit relevant files to it in a sealed cover by Friday.
Justice Nooty Rammohan Rao observed that after perusing the files it felt that there was no prima-facie against the Chief Minster , Minister and Mr Jannat Hussain in dropping the case against the official.
The judge observed that "there is no point in issuing making the chief minister and his principal secretary and the minister as respondents , when there is no prima-facie against them". The court issued notices to the Principal Secretary Tribal Welfare, the Director-General Vigilance and Enforcement department , Nalgonda District Collector and Mr Quamaruddin.
The petitioner informed the court that Vigilance and Enforcement department and Intelligence department submitted a report against the officer on alleged irregularities committed by him in execution of works at textile park at Malkapur village in Nalgonda district.
He told the court that the Vigilance department recommended to initiate action against Mr Quamaruddin and others under the provisions of Prevention of Corruption Act.
The petitioner informed the court that the engineer-in-chief is the brother-in-law of principal secretary to the chief minister, Mr. Jannat Hussain. He said that Mr Jannat Hussain's daughter was married to the son of Mr Quamaruddin. He alleged that Mr Hussain holding a top post in the Chief Minster's office was able to get an order on April 28, 2007 dropping further action against his brother-in-law. He also alleged that instead of taking action the government promoted Mr Quamaruddin from superintendent engineer to engineer -in-chief "in due recognition of his meritorious services."
Hyderabad, April 28 : Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday refused to issue notice to the Chief Minister Dr. Y S Rajasekhar Reddy, the tribal welfare minister Mr. Redya Naik,and the Chief Minister's principal secretary Mr Jannat Hussain on a petition filed against Mohammed Quamaruddin, the Engineer-in -Chief of the Tribal Welfare Department .
The court admitted the petition filed by P Narender Reddy of Nalgonda district seeking a direction from the court to set aside the GO issued for dropping charges against the engineer-in-chief.
It may be mentioned that the court asked on Wednesday to the Advocate General to submit relevant files to it in a sealed cover by Friday.
Justice Nooty Rammohan Rao observed that after perusing the files it felt that there was no prima-facie against the Chief Minster , Minister and Mr Jannat Hussain in dropping the case against the official.
The judge observed that "there is no point in issuing making the chief minister and his principal secretary and the minister as respondents , when there is no prima-facie against them". The court issued notices to the Principal Secretary Tribal Welfare, the Director-General Vigilance and Enforcement department , Nalgonda District Collector and Mr Quamaruddin.
The petitioner informed the court that Vigilance and Enforcement department and Intelligence department submitted a report against the officer on alleged irregularities committed by him in execution of works at textile park at Malkapur village in Nalgonda district.
He told the court that the Vigilance department recommended to initiate action against Mr Quamaruddin and others under the provisions of Prevention of Corruption Act.
The petitioner informed the court that the engineer-in-chief is the brother-in-law of principal secretary to the chief minister, Mr. Jannat Hussain. He said that Mr Jannat Hussain's daughter was married to the son of Mr Quamaruddin. He alleged that Mr Hussain holding a top post in the Chief Minster's office was able to get an order on April 28, 2007 dropping further action against his brother-in-law. He also alleged that instead of taking action the government promoted Mr Quamaruddin from superintendent engineer to engineer -in-chief "in due recognition of his meritorious services."
Stay on construction by congress leader's kin
By Shariff Ameeruddin Ishaqui
Hyderabad, April 28 : Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday granted an interim stay on the permission granted by the Minister for Municipal Administration for the construction of a house at Yellareddyguda belonging to the sister of Greater Hyderabad Congress president Mr.Danam Nagendar.
Justice Nooty Rammohan Rao was while dealing with a petition filed Ms G Ranga Maniamma of Uppuguda who alleged that Mr.Nagender , MS Shobha Rani (sister of Nagender) and her husband V Jagadeshwar Rao had forcibly demolished her house and started a construction over the property.
The court told Ms Shobha Rani and Mr.Rao to file status report and photographs of the construction to the Greater Hyderabad Munncipal Commissioner and Special Officer within three days.
The court asked the Assistant City Planner to inspect the premises.The petitioner informed the court that she purchased a house in Yellareddiguda in 1967 and it was let out to father of the brother-in-law of D Nagender.
Ms G Ranga Maniamma said that she let out her house to father of the brother-in-law of D Nagender. The tenant has failed to pay the rent and she filed a suit in city small causes court for recovery of arrears and after contest the court awarded decree in her favour.
The petitioner told the court that Jagadeshwar Rao, executed gift settlement deed in favour of his wife Ms Shobha. The petitioner submitted that the respondents succeeded to get a order from the Minister even after the refusal from the GHMC for construction.
Hyderabad, April 28 : Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday granted an interim stay on the permission granted by the Minister for Municipal Administration for the construction of a house at Yellareddyguda belonging to the sister of Greater Hyderabad Congress president Mr.Danam Nagendar.
Justice Nooty Rammohan Rao was while dealing with a petition filed Ms G Ranga Maniamma of Uppuguda who alleged that Mr.Nagender , MS Shobha Rani (sister of Nagender) and her husband V Jagadeshwar Rao had forcibly demolished her house and started a construction over the property.
The court told Ms Shobha Rani and Mr.Rao to file status report and photographs of the construction to the Greater Hyderabad Munncipal Commissioner and Special Officer within three days.
The court asked the Assistant City Planner to inspect the premises.The petitioner informed the court that she purchased a house in Yellareddiguda in 1967 and it was let out to father of the brother-in-law of D Nagender.
Ms G Ranga Maniamma said that she let out her house to father of the brother-in-law of D Nagender. The tenant has failed to pay the rent and she filed a suit in city small causes court for recovery of arrears and after contest the court awarded decree in her favour.
The petitioner told the court that Jagadeshwar Rao, executed gift settlement deed in favour of his wife Ms Shobha. The petitioner submitted that the respondents succeeded to get a order from the Minister even after the refusal from the GHMC for construction.
Projects in legal web
By Shariff Ameeruddin Ishaqui
Hyderabad, April 26: Projects in Andhra Pradesh worth several lakhs of crores are being stonewalled by litigation.
Major infrastructure and industrial undertakings are struck after their promoters including top companies like Unitech, Wipro, Infosys, Lanco, Brahmani Steels, Science City were dragged to court by people claiming right over the lands that was allotted to firmes by the government.
Non-governmental organisations and environmentalist are also involved in the legal battle against some of the projects.
Unitech, one of India’s largest property developers, has faced legal hurdles after it made an aggressive entry into the booming real estate market in the state. It proposed to develop two major townships in Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad. Its Integrated Vizag Knowledge City at Kapula Uppada village in Visakhpatnam district stalled after the AP High Court granted stay last October on further proceedings in a petition filed by Samata, a non-governmental organisation.
The company bagged tenders to develop a township over 1750 acres at Visakhapatnam with an investment of Rs 350 crore. The former minister and Telugu Desam leader Thammineni Seetharm has also filed a public interest litigation in the High Court seeking a direction to conduct probe on allotment of land to the Integrated Vizag Knowledge City.
Another Unitech venture, at Nadergul near Hyderabad city is also in legal tangle after a retired government employee Pratap Karan, and 15 others filed a writ petition in the court cliaming that they are the owners of the 373.22 acres of land alloted to the project.
The Rs 1,00,000 crore Science City in Anantapur district proposed by a multinational consortium led by Jurong International Group of Singapore, is also waiting on a favourable court ruling after a case was filed against the project by local villagers who questioned the quantum of compensation they were offered
The consortium developing Science City ,consisting of Australian firms Springfield Land Corporation and Macquarie Bank and Jurong and Semb Corp Industries of Singapore, was planned on over 60,000 acres.
Software giants including Wipro, Infosys, Polaris, Microsoft besides Lanco Hills Technology Park Limited are running between the corridors of the AP High Court and the Supreme Court, after various parties approached courts claiming the sites allotted to them are Wakf properties.
Hyderabad Urban Development Authority's prestigious Golden Mile Layout Project at Kokapet is also caught in a legal snarl.Petitioners claiming right over the Koakapet land auctioned by Huda are pursuing the case with undiminished vigour despite set backs in rulings by the High Court.They recently filed another petition claiming owner ship of Golden Mlie layout land. The Rs 20,000-crore Brahmani steel plant at Ambavaram in Jammalamadugu in Kadapa district is also facing a public interest litigation from the Telugu Desam.The PIL contends that the government allotted the land to the company at lower -than -market price and showed undue favour in the allocation.
Hyderabad, April 26: Projects in Andhra Pradesh worth several lakhs of crores are being stonewalled by litigation.
Major infrastructure and industrial undertakings are struck after their promoters including top companies like Unitech, Wipro, Infosys, Lanco, Brahmani Steels, Science City were dragged to court by people claiming right over the lands that was allotted to firmes by the government.
Non-governmental organisations and environmentalist are also involved in the legal battle against some of the projects.
Unitech, one of India’s largest property developers, has faced legal hurdles after it made an aggressive entry into the booming real estate market in the state. It proposed to develop two major townships in Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad. Its Integrated Vizag Knowledge City at Kapula Uppada village in Visakhpatnam district stalled after the AP High Court granted stay last October on further proceedings in a petition filed by Samata, a non-governmental organisation.
The company bagged tenders to develop a township over 1750 acres at Visakhapatnam with an investment of Rs 350 crore. The former minister and Telugu Desam leader Thammineni Seetharm has also filed a public interest litigation in the High Court seeking a direction to conduct probe on allotment of land to the Integrated Vizag Knowledge City.
Another Unitech venture, at Nadergul near Hyderabad city is also in legal tangle after a retired government employee Pratap Karan, and 15 others filed a writ petition in the court cliaming that they are the owners of the 373.22 acres of land alloted to the project.
The Rs 1,00,000 crore Science City in Anantapur district proposed by a multinational consortium led by Jurong International Group of Singapore, is also waiting on a favourable court ruling after a case was filed against the project by local villagers who questioned the quantum of compensation they were offered
The consortium developing Science City ,consisting of Australian firms Springfield Land Corporation and Macquarie Bank and Jurong and Semb Corp Industries of Singapore, was planned on over 60,000 acres.
Software giants including Wipro, Infosys, Polaris, Microsoft besides Lanco Hills Technology Park Limited are running between the corridors of the AP High Court and the Supreme Court, after various parties approached courts claiming the sites allotted to them are Wakf properties.
Hyderabad Urban Development Authority's prestigious Golden Mile Layout Project at Kokapet is also caught in a legal snarl.Petitioners claiming right over the Koakapet land auctioned by Huda are pursuing the case with undiminished vigour despite set backs in rulings by the High Court.They recently filed another petition claiming owner ship of Golden Mlie layout land. The Rs 20,000-crore Brahmani steel plant at Ambavaram in Jammalamadugu in Kadapa district is also facing a public interest litigation from the Telugu Desam.The PIL contends that the government allotted the land to the company at lower -than -market price and showed undue favour in the allocation.
Residents offer thier village to Dalmia
By Shariff Ameeruddin Ishaqui
Hyderabad, April 26: The villagers of Nawabpet in Kadapa district have raised eyebrows by urging the Dalmia group to acquire their entire land to set up a cement factory.
While protest against acquirement of lands have become the norms of all parts of the country, residents of Nawabpet have approched the AP High Court seeking a directive of a totally contrary nature.
The Dalmia group is proposed to set up a cement manufacturing unit, Eswar Cements, in Nawabpet and has started purchasing lands in the village and its surroundings as well as Talamanchi, Patnam, Chimmakomerla and Duggenapalli villages.
In their petitions to the High Court ,former sarpanch, Mr V Siva Sankar Reddy, and nine others said that the Dalmia group intended to acquire 900 acres from 1100- acre village. The factory management had built a big compound wall around the lands which they have already acquired.
This wall had cut across 'Alugu Vagu'stream near the village, where water level usually rises during rains.
"Beacuse of this , the village is facing threat of flooding and loss of life and property" said the petitioners."Dust and pollution from the factory would also have adverse effect on our health".
The villagers said that in this context, there was no point in staying in Nawabpet since much of their agricultural fields were also taken by the factory.They would rather cede the remaining lands and go somewhere else ,said the petitioners.
Hyderabad, April 26: The villagers of Nawabpet in Kadapa district have raised eyebrows by urging the Dalmia group to acquire their entire land to set up a cement factory.
While protest against acquirement of lands have become the norms of all parts of the country, residents of Nawabpet have approched the AP High Court seeking a directive of a totally contrary nature.
The Dalmia group is proposed to set up a cement manufacturing unit, Eswar Cements, in Nawabpet and has started purchasing lands in the village and its surroundings as well as Talamanchi, Patnam, Chimmakomerla and Duggenapalli villages.
In their petitions to the High Court ,former sarpanch, Mr V Siva Sankar Reddy, and nine others said that the Dalmia group intended to acquire 900 acres from 1100- acre village. The factory management had built a big compound wall around the lands which they have already acquired.
This wall had cut across 'Alugu Vagu'stream near the village, where water level usually rises during rains.
"Beacuse of this , the village is facing threat of flooding and loss of life and property" said the petitioners."Dust and pollution from the factory would also have adverse effect on our health".
The villagers said that in this context, there was no point in staying in Nawabpet since much of their agricultural fields were also taken by the factory.They would rather cede the remaining lands and go somewhere else ,said the petitioners.
Aerial survey deal held up till April 30.
Hyderabad, April 25 : The AP High Court on Friday asked the advocate-general to ensure that the contract to conduct aerial survey of land in five districts under Bhur Bharathi project was not awrded till April 30.
Justice N V Ramana heard arguments on two petitions filed by Infotech Enterprises Limited and IIC Technologies challenging selection of Speck Systems Limited for awarding the contract to conduct aerial survey by the Commissioner, Survey, Settlement and Land Records for awarding contract.
The advoacte-general C V Mohan Reddy stated that the government yet to be finalise the award of contract.
Justice N V Ramana heard arguments on two petitions filed by Infotech Enterprises Limited and IIC Technologies challenging selection of Speck Systems Limited for awarding the contract to conduct aerial survey by the Commissioner, Survey, Settlement and Land Records for awarding contract.
The advoacte-general C V Mohan Reddy stated that the government yet to be finalise the award of contract.
High Court concerned over cell effect
By Shariff Ameeruddin Ishaqui
Hyderabad, April 25: Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday expressed its serious concern over adverse effects of radiation from cell phone towers on human beings and birds.
Hearing a petition,a division bench comprising Chief Justice A R Dave and Justice Ramesh Ranganathan while dealing with a petition asked the counsel for the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation whether he was aware of the adverse effects of radiation emitted by cell towers and cell phones on human brains.
The Chief Justice said "it will effect human brains. I read some where that it was also one of the main reason for disappearance of sparrows from the big cities".
He asked asked how the GHMC could allow such huge towers on the terraces of the buildings. They " will have an adverse impact on the building as well as the occupants". The GHMC filed a petition seeking extension of time to study the structural stability of cell phone towers in the twin cities. The court earlier directed the GHMC to conduct the study and remove towers which were found to be dangerous. The court gave the direction on a petition filed by a housewife and resident of May Flower Park building in Mallapur of Kapra area . Mr Ramachnadra Reddy, counsel for the GHMC submitted the court that 1380 cell phone towers have been installed atop buildings in the Greater Hyderabad limits.
He urged the court to grant three more months time to complete the study. Mr Reddy informed the court that the Reliance Cell tower on the May Flower Park building was removed by the GHMC in accordance with the court direction. He urged the court to dismiss the contempt petition filed against the GHMC. The court granted time till June 30 to complete the study.
Hyderabad, April 25: Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday expressed its serious concern over adverse effects of radiation from cell phone towers on human beings and birds.
Hearing a petition,a division bench comprising Chief Justice A R Dave and Justice Ramesh Ranganathan while dealing with a petition asked the counsel for the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation whether he was aware of the adverse effects of radiation emitted by cell towers and cell phones on human brains.
The Chief Justice said "it will effect human brains. I read some where that it was also one of the main reason for disappearance of sparrows from the big cities".
He asked asked how the GHMC could allow such huge towers on the terraces of the buildings. They " will have an adverse impact on the building as well as the occupants". The GHMC filed a petition seeking extension of time to study the structural stability of cell phone towers in the twin cities. The court earlier directed the GHMC to conduct the study and remove towers which were found to be dangerous. The court gave the direction on a petition filed by a housewife and resident of May Flower Park building in Mallapur of Kapra area . Mr Ramachnadra Reddy, counsel for the GHMC submitted the court that 1380 cell phone towers have been installed atop buildings in the Greater Hyderabad limits.
He urged the court to grant three more months time to complete the study. Mr Reddy informed the court that the Reliance Cell tower on the May Flower Park building was removed by the GHMC in accordance with the court direction. He urged the court to dismiss the contempt petition filed against the GHMC. The court granted time till June 30 to complete the study.
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