In 2024, the Telangana government issued a notification for acquiring 1,358 acres of land for the pharma cluster from 580 farmers in Lagacharla in Dudyal mandal of Kodangal Assembly constituency. Soon after, protests broke in September 2024 out as villagers alleged the state's land acquisition for a proposed "Pharma Village" was being carried out without following proper procedures.
The land acquisition process was initiated under Section 10A of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Telangana Amendment) Act, 2016, which exempts certain projects, including industrial corridors, from social impact assessment and related public hearings.
Farmers, mostly belonging to SC/ ST and OBC categories, claimed that the land was allegedly being forcefully acquired without any prior notice. They added that the fertile agricultural land has been owned by them for generations.
On 11 November 2024, the District Collector and other officials held a meeting to discuss land acquisition for setting up pharmaceutical companies in the village. However, the officials were attacked by a group of individuals who vandalised their vehicles with stones. At least 25 persons accused were arrested by the police in connection with the attack on government officials. They were later released on bail.
Meanwhile, a group of farmers lodged a complaint with the Telangana State Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, alleging that the police assaulted tribal farmers, including pregnant women, in the middle of the night. The complaint alleged that following the attack on Vikarabad district officials in Lagacharla village on November 11, “police personnel violently entered” into tribal residents’ homes from 12 midnight to 6 am by breaking down doors and “assaulted women, including pregnant women, using excessive force.”
The arrests sparked charges of police violence and human rights breaches, prompting the NHRC and the SC/ST Commission to intervene. An investigation team of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) later found that the police arrested and physically tortured some residents of Lagcherla at the Parigi police station for attacking the Vikarabad district collector and revenue officials during the public hearing.
On 29 November 2024, the state government withdrew its proposal to establish a pharma village at Lagcherla in Vikarabad district and announced that it will instead set up a multi-purpose industrial park. Accordingly, the government issued a fresh notification in November 2024, to acquire 1,177 acres in Lagacharla, Hakimpet, and other villages.
The villagers and Vikarabad district administration continue to be at loggerheads over establishment of the industrial park in the region. Villagers of Rotibanda thanda, Lagacharla and Pulicharla have been standing firm on their decision to not part with their lands for the park. In February 2025, at a few places in Rotibanda thanda, people argued with police and officials and opposed a survey for the land acquisition. They insisted that they do not want any industries in the region and permit them to cultivate their fertile lands.
A senior official from Vikarabad district told the Times of India that nearly 60 farmers from three villages—Lagacharla, Hakimpet, and Polepally in Dudyal mandal of Vikarabad district—have agreed to part with their land for the project. He added that the approximately 530 acres of land has been taken over in these three villages, with 71 acres of assigned land in Polepally, 90 percent of land in Hakimpet and about 50 percent in Lagacharla.
On 6 March 2025, the Telangana High Court stayed the land acquisition in Lagacharla and Hakimpet for the industrial park. While hearing two separately filed writ petitions challenging the notification, the court questioned the legitimacy of using Section 10A and ordered the status quo.
The matter is still in court, and the future of the proposed industrial park is unknown, as officials must now demonstrate compliance with fair compensation and procedural rules before proceeding.
Demand/Contention of the Affected Community
Complaint against procedural violations
Refusal to give up land for the project
Other Demand/Contention of the Affected Community
Region Classification
Rural
Type of Land
Common and Private
Non-Forest (Other than Grazing Land)
What was the action taken by the police?
Arrest
How many people did the police detain or arrest?
15
What is the current status of the detained/accused persons?
Released from arrest
Did the person face any violence while in police custody?
No
If any arrests took place, were the accused persons produced before a judge within 24 hours of the arrest?
Yes, they were produced within 24 hours
If the accused was not produced before a magistrate within 24 hours, or not produced at all, what were the reasons?
Legislation under which the accused was charged
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
s 191(1)&(3)- rioting, s 132-Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of duty,s109- Attempt to murder, s 121(1)- Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty, s 126(2). Wrongful restraint, s 324- Mischief, s190- Unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object.
Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984
S 3- Mischief causing damage to public property.
Was the accused person informed of their right to legal representation? Did the accused person have access to legal aid?
Yes they were informed, Yes they had access
In cases where the accused person approached the court for bail, was bail granted?
Yes
Why was bail granted or rejected? If granted, what were the bail conditions and quantum of bail?
Details of sources (names of accused, names and numbers of any lawyers, names of any police officers contacted)
Status of Project
Project scrapped
Original Project Deadline
Whether the Project has been Delayed
Significance of Land to Land Owners/Users
Whether the project was stalled due to land conflict
Yes
Source/Reference
Yes, but the government is planning to submit a fresh proposal for the land acquisition towards establishment of an industrial park.
Total investment involved (in Crores):
₹
Type of investment:
Year of Estimation
Has the Conflict Ended?
No
When did it end?
Why did the conflict end?
Categories of Legislations Involved in the Conflict
Legislations/Policies Involved
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Whether claims/objections were made as per procedure in the relevant statute
Yes
What was the claim(s)/objection(s) raised by the community?
What was the Decision of the Concerned Government Department?
Legal Processes and Loopholes Enabling the Conflict:
Controversial land acquisition by the government
Violation of fundamental rights
Legal Status:
In Court
Status of Case In Court
Pending
Whether any adjudicatory body was approached
Yes
Name of the adjudicatory body
Telangana High Court
Name(s) of the Court(s)
Telangana High Court
Case Number
WP 6898/2025 and 6973/2025
Main Reasoning/Decision of court
Major Human Rights Violations Related to the Conflict:
Physical attack
Whether criminal law was used against protestors:
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023,Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984
Reported Details of the Violation:
An investigation team of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has found that the police arrested and physically tortured some residents of Lagcherla at the Parigi police station for attacking the Vikarabad district collector and revenue officials during a public hearing on acquisition of land for a proposed Pharma City in November, 2024. The Commission declared that violation of human rights of the villagers was found to be true.
Date of Violation
November 10, 2024
Location of Violation
Lagacharla, Vikarabad
Government Departments Involved in the Conflict:
Telangana Government, Revenue Department
PSUs Involved in the Conflict:
Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TSIIC)
Did LCW Approach Government Authorities for Comments?
No
Name, Designation and Comment of the Government Authorities Approached
Corporate Parties Involved in the Conflict:
Legal and Advocacy groups
Did LCW Approach Corporate Parties for Comments?
No
Communities/Local Organisations in the Conflict:
Farmers and Land owners
What was the action taken by the police?
Arrest
How many people did the police detain or arrest?
15
What is the current status of the detained/accused persons?
Released from arrest
Did the person face any violence while in police custody?
No
If any arrests took place, were the accused persons produced before a judge within 24 hours of the arrest?
Yes, they were produced within 24 hours
If the accused was not produced before a magistrate within 24 hours, or not produced at all, what were the reasons?
Legislation under which the accused was charged
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
s 191(1)&(3)- rioting, s 132-Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of duty,s109- Attempt to murder, s 121(1)- Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty, s 126(2). Wrongful restraint, s 324- Mischief, s190- Unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object.
Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984
S 3- Mischief causing damage to public property.
Was the accused person informed of their right to legal representation? Did the accused person have access to legal aid?
Yes they were informed, Yes they had access
In cases where the accused person approached the court for bail, was bail granted?
Yes
Why was bail granted or rejected? If granted, what were the bail conditions and quantum of bail?
Were there any other notable irregularities that took place, or other significant details?
