Social ban on Mudiraj families: High Court summons both parties on Wednesday

Hyderabad: Justice B. Viaysen Reddy of the Telangana High Court ordered the parties involved in the alleged social ban of persons belonging to Mudiraj community to be present in court on Wednesday. The judge was dealing with a writ plea filed by Bondla Rajesh and five others, invoking the provisions of the Social Disabilities Act 21 of 1957. The petitioners, belonging to the Mudiraj community, contended that the village development committee (VDC) had imposed a social boycott on around 300 families belonging to the Mudiraj community in Ramannapet village, Velpur mandal of Nizamabad district. It was contended that the social ban was imposed as the community members had allegedly not allowed the committee to store illegally-mined sand and consume liquor in the temple premises. It was contended by the committee that the locals were not being allowed to enter the temple by the Mudiraj people claiming exclusivity. The court directed petitioner Bondla Rajesh and respondent Perla Suresh Kumar to be present in court on July 5 so that the court can have complete information about the prevailing situation.

Powers of vet asst surgeon: HC orders status quo

Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy of the Telangana High Court on Monday ordered status quo in a writ petition on the power of a veterinary assistant surgeon to call for records from a primary sheep breeders’ cooperative society. The judge was dealing with a writ petition filed by Murali Gopala Krishna Primary Sheep Breeders Cooperative Society and others. The petitioners complained that the veterinary assistant surgeon, without any authority, had issued a notice directing them to hand over all records pertaining to the petitioners’ societies to him. The petitioners alleged that he was not the competent authority and was not appointed as the in-charge by the competent authority. The petitioners also sought a direction to the Kollapur station house officer to assist the doctor. The judge, considering the submissions of counsels, directed the parties to maintain status quo until July 7.

Notice to state on quarrying

A two-judge bench of the Telangana High Court on Monday ordered notices to the state authorities in a public interest litigation challenging indiscriminate quarrying being carried out in Yeragantla mandal of Nizamabad district. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice N. Tukaramji, was dealing with a PIL filed by Aleut Mallikurjun Reddy. The petitioner contended that the authorities were ignoring the indiscriminate quarrying. He sought directions against such activities. The authorities informed the court that necessary steps have been taken to curb such activities. The bench, while ordering notices, made it clear that the pendency of PIL would not preclude the TS Pollution control Board to initiate appropriate action against the erring officials. The bench will again hear the matter on August 4.

No action against Turkish student, HC tells Centre

Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar of the Telangana High Court on Monday directed the Union government and the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer and civil authority not to take action for two weeks against a Turkish student residing in Hyderabad. The judge was dealing with a writ plea filed by Garyagdy Garlyyev, who complained that contrary to law and principles of justice his visa was cancelled without information or notice. The petitioner complained that the action violated provisions of the Constitution of India. The authorities contended that the petitioner was engaged in activities questioning national interests. They complained that the petitioner had provided accommodation to another student, whose visa has expired. The judge directed the authorities not to take any coercive action against the petitioner until two weeks. The judge will again hear the matter next Monday.