Telangana High Court: HYDRAA Cannot Fence Land Without Due Process

The Telangana High Court held that the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) cannot fence land or demolish structures without proper verification and notice.

The case arose after HYDRAA fenced land in Narsingi and demolished a compound wall, citing complaints of encroachment.

The Court said even alleged encroachers are entitled to prior notice under the Telangana Land Encroachment Act, 1905 and the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971.

It directed HYDRAA to verify if the land falls within a civil court decree and remove the fencing within 48 hours if it does.