Authority: High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravathi Bench
Order Date: 17 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Fishermen Cooperative Society, holder of fishing rights for two tanks in Vadlamuru Village, Mandapeta Mandal, under a lease of Rs 1,96,000 for three years that expired on 30 June 2026.
- Respondents: Gram Panchayat, Vadlamuru Village (Resolution No.18 dated 01‑07‑2026) and other local officials; counsel Sri B. Sambasiva Rao representing the petitioner; standing counsel Sri Y. Koteswara Rao for respondents Nos.7 and 8.
- Issue: Renewal of the lease for an additional three‑year term with the Gram Panchayat proposing an increased lease amount of Rs 4,50,000.
- Procedural background: The Gram Panchayat passed a resolution fixing the higher lease amount and referred the matter to the Committee constituted under Government Order Ms No. 499 dated 25‑Nov‑1998, which is tasked with fixing the upset price for fishing rights in minor irrigation tanks.
Final Outcome
- The Court directed the Committee to determine and notify the upset price for the grant of fishing rights on or before 8 October 2026.
- The matter was ordered to be listed for further hearing on 8 October 2026.
Topics: Fishing Lease, Judicial Direction