Karne Narsing Rao Notice Quashed Telangana

Authority: High Court for the State of Telangana at Hyderabad

Order Date: 16 July 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Karne Narsing Rao, aged about 68 years, businessman, residing at H.No. 1-7-254 and 1-7-254/A, Bakaram, Musheerabad, Hyderabad.
• Respondents: 1) State of Telangana, represented by its Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad; 2) Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), represented by its Commissioner, BRKR Bhavan, Tank Bund, Hyderabad; 3) Zonal Commissioner, Secunderabad Zone, GHMC; 4) Deputy Commissioner, Town Planning Section, Circle No. 41, Musheerabad, Secunderabad Zone, GHMC.
• Nature of Petition: Writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India (Writ Petition No. 19835 of 2026) seeking quash of Intimation/Notice No. 413/DC/SBZ/GHMC/2026 dated 11‑06‑2026 (also referenced as 17‑06‑2026) on grounds of arbitrariness, illegality, violation of Articles 14, 21 and 300A, and an interim direction restraining interference with peaceful possession of property Municipal No. 1‑7‑254/A (225 sq yards) at Bakaram, Musheerabad.
• Allegations: The notice purported to allow physical measurements, inspections and coercive steps on the petitioner’s property, thereby infringing his right to peaceful enjoyment.
• Respondent’s Submission: GHMC counsel submitted that a prior proceeding (Lr.No.|779/ZC/SECZ/GHMC, dated 24‑07‑2025) directed K.B. Narsing Raj to remove illegal encroachment of 23.32 sq yards, a setback deficiency of 5.98 sq yards (total 29.30 sq yards), and the erection of RCC columns on the first floor in deviation from the sanctioned plan. The encroachment pertained to land belonging to the petitioner, but due to the similarity of names (K.B. Narsing Raj vs. Karne Narsing Rao) the notice was mistakenly issued to the petitioner.
• GHMC’s Position: The corporation acknowledged the mistake, decided to withdraw the erroneous notice, and will issue a proper notice to the correct party, K.B. Narsing Raj.

Final Outcome

• The writ petition is allowed.
• The impugned notice dated 17‑06‑2026 (issued to the petitioner) is set aside.
• Respondents are directed to withdraw the notice and serve a correct notice to the actual encroacher.
• No order as to costs; the petition is disposed without costs.
• Any pending miscellaneous applications, if any, shall stand closed.

Topics: Legal Notice; Municipal Encroachment