In a significant development, the Supreme Court has granted partial relief to senior YSR Congress party leader and former minister Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy in a case involving the alleged encroachment of 3.88 acres of land belonging to the Buggamatham religious trust in Tirupati district.
The case has been a source of considerable controversy, with the Buggamatham trust accusing Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy of unlawfully occupying the land. However, the Supreme Court’s latest ruling has provided the former minister with some reprieve, potentially shedding new light on the long-standing dispute.
According to the details of the case, the Buggamatham trust had filed a petition in the Supreme Court, alleging that Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy had encroached upon the 3.88 acres of land that belonged to the trust. The trust had sought the court’s intervention to reclaim the land and remove any unauthorized structures that had been erected on the property.
In its ruling, the Supreme Court has directed the former minister to cooperate with the authorities in the survey and demarcation of the land in question. This move is seen as a step towards resolving the dispute and determining the rightful ownership of the land.
The court’s decision has been welcomed by the Buggamatham trust, as it represents a positive step towards addressing their concerns. However, the trust has also expressed its disappointment that the court did not immediately order the removal of any unauthorized structures or the restoration of the land to the trust’s possession.
Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy, for his part, has expressed his satisfaction with the Supreme Court’s ruling, stating that he has always maintained that the land in question was legally acquired and that he is ready to cooperate with the authorities in the survey and demarcation process.
The case is ongoing, and the ultimate resolution of the land dispute will likely depend on the findings of the survey and the court’s subsequent rulings. Nevertheless, the Supreme Court’s decision to grant partial relief to the former minister has added a new dimension to the long-running controversy, and it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold in the coming days.
