Telangana High Court Investigates Alleged ₹25,000 Crore Land Scam

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court is investigating a potential land scam involving an estimated ₹25,000 crore on the outskirts of Hyderabad.

Key Points:

• Petitioners’ Claims: The case involves allegations of fraudulent land transactions dating back to the 1980s. Petitioners claim they purchased plots between 1983-1986 but the original landowners allegedly obtained land title deeds later and created fake sale agreements.
• Legal Battle:
  • Despite court orders to cancel illegally issued land titles, the petitioners allege revenue authorities did not comply.
  • A writ petition was filed seeking intervention to prevent further fraudulent transactions through the Dharani portal (land record management system).
  • Petitioners further claim that despite a high court order, police officials obstructed them from accessing their plots.
• Current Status:
  • The High Court has directed the state government to respond to the allegations.
  • Petitioners have requested the court to order a CID report investigation and formation of a Special Investigating Team.
  • The next hearing is scheduled for April 15, 2024.

Allegations Against Authorities:

• The petition highlights alleged inaction by revenue authorities despite court orders to cancel fraudulent land titles.
• Petitioners claim police officials disregarded a high court order and obstructed them from accessing their property.

Further Developments:

• The Crime Investigation Department (CID) is reportedly preparing a dossier on the issue.