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The Telangana High Court recently suggested that the state government consider creating specialised tribunals to deal with disputes related to building permissions, illegal constructions, and municipal enforcement actions. The observation came during a hearing related to a building approval dispute in Kothapet in Medchal Malkajgiri district. The court noted that a rising number of such matters are directly reaching the High Court, adding to the case burden. A dedicated tribunal with judicial and technical members could help resolve these issues faster while allowing constitutional courts to focus on more complex legal matters.
The Telangana High Court has indicated that the state government should consider establishing specialised tribunals to deal with disputes related to building permissions, alleged illegal constructions, demolitions and other municipal enforcement actions. The suggestion came during the hearing of a case linked to a building approval dispute in Telangana. Advertisement
A division bench comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G. M. Mohiuddin observed that a large number of petitions related to municipal approvals and construction violations are increasingly being filed before the High Court. The bench indicated that such matters often involve technical and administrative issues that could be handled more effectively by a specialised tribunal rather than constitutional courts.
The observation was made while the court was hearing an appeal filed by Srinivas Yadav and D. E. Nagaraju. The petitioners challenged a building permission granted to Radheshyam Constructions for development on land located in Survey Nos. 106 and 107 in Kothapet, Uppal mandal of Medchal Malkajgiri district.
According to the petitioners, the building approval had been granted without properly verifying the ownership and title of the land. They argued that the municipal authorities should have conducted a more detailed examination of the documents before issuing the permission. The petitioners sought cancellation of the approval and further scrutiny of the construction proposal.
The dispute had earlier been heard by a single judge of the High Court, who dismissed the petition. The single judge had observed that the municipal commissioner had verified the title and ownership of the property before granting the building permission. The court had also noted that the petitioners had not produced sufficient material to support their claims regarding irregularities in the approval process.
Following that order, the petitioners filed an appeal before the division bench seeking reconsideration of the matter. During the hearing, the bench noted that similar disputes related to building permissions, planning approvals and demolition orders are frequently brought before the High Court.
The judges indicated that the creation of specialised tribunals could provide a structured mechanism to deal with such issues. According to the court, a tribunal that includes both judicial members and technical experts in urban planning and construction regulations could examine these matters in greater detail and resolve them more efficiently.
The bench also pointed out that constitutional courts are often required to spend significant time on disputes related to municipal building rules and enforcement actions. A dedicated forum could reduce the burden on the High Court while ensuring that property owners, developers and civic authorities receive faster decisions.
During the proceedings, the court asked the state's Advocate General A. Sudarshan Reddy to consult the state government regarding the feasibility of setting up such tribunals. He informed the court that the suggestion would be conveyed to the government for consideration.
The court later adjourned the matter and scheduled the next hearing for April 15, when the issue may be reviewed further.
Urban planning experts and legal observers have previously highlighted the growing number of disputes related to building approvals, illegal constructions and enforcement actions in rapidly expanding cities. In Telangana, cases involving planning permissions, land ownership challenges and alleged violations of building rules often remain pending for long periods due to legal complexities and multiple appeals.
The High Court's observation reflects concerns about how such disputes are currently handled within the judicial system. A specialised tribunal could help ensure quicker technical evaluation of building-related matters while maintaining legal oversight.
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