In June 2025, a controversy erupted in Khajaguda village of Serilingampalli mandal in Rangareddy district over the alleged encroachment of government land. The controversy in Hyderabad revolves around a plot known locally as "poramboke" or public land that has historically been intended for common usage. This classification was found in revenue records dating back to the 1950s. However, in 1995, a correction order issued by the Rangareddy district revenue officer amended these documents, transferring roughly 27 acres and 18 guntas (survey No. 27/2) to private people, Sikendar Khan and Salabat Khan.
In 2017, these individuals apparently settled a protracted dispute through an out-of-court arrangement, resulting in the land eventually coming into the hands of developers affiliated with the Beverly Hills Owners Welfare Society.
Over time, eight 47 storey skyscrapers and a ready-mix concrete mill near Oakridge School were permitted for construction. Critics complained that this breached environmental regulations, violated provisions under Telangana Land Revenue Act and the Records of Rights Act, 1973, as well as infringed on the full-tank-level (FTL) region of the surrounding lake.
Meanwhile, homeowners and environmental activists raised concerns over encroachment of Khajaguda lake, located close to the plot. In 2019, campaigners raised concerns over dumping activity in the lake and pumping out of the rainwater for other purposes. By 2022, these concerns had prompted concerned people to file a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), petitioning the Telangana High Court to order precise mapping of the lake's extent. It was later discovered that the water body had reduced by roughly an acre since records were last updated, indicating clear signs of environmental damage.
The situation worsened in 2025, when four Congress MLAs -- J Anirudh Reddy, Y Srinivas Reddy, Dr Murali Naik Bhukya, and Dr K K Rajesh Reddy -- filed a PIL on 16 June, alleging that developers illegally took over 27 acres of poramboke land. They alleged that the land, which was originally government-owned, was transferred under dubious circumstances in 1995 and then shifted again through an out-of-court settlement in 2017. They added that developers were illegally building eight high-rise skyscrapers, each with 47 storeys.
In July 2025, the High Court sent notices to various government bodies, including the Revenue Department, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), HYDRAA (the Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency), the Telangana Pollution Control Board, and the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TGRERA), requesting responses. The court ordered the petitioner MLAs to give the exact survey numbers and locations of the allegedly encroached land. The court also sought responses from private responders, including Sohini Builders and the Beverly Hills Owners Welfare Society.
According to media reports, the land in question, located in survey No. 27/2, is estimated to be worth over Rs 2,000 crore.
The lawsuit is still active, with both sides drafting more filings and the court holding hearings.
Demand/Contention of the Affected Community
Demand for legal recognition of land rights
Other Demand/Contention of the Affected Community
Region Classification
Urban
Type of Land
Common
Non-Forest (Other than Grazing Land)
What was the action taken by the police?
How many people did the police detain or arrest?
What is the current status of the detained/accused persons?
Did the person face any violence while in police custody?
If any arrests took place, were the accused persons produced before a judge within 24 hours of the arrest?
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
Was the accused person informed of their right to legal representation? Did the accused person have access to legal aid?
In cases where the accused person approached the court for bail, was bail granted?
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
Original Project Deadline
Whether the Project has been Delayed
Significance of Land to Land Owners/Users
Residential area, Government or community-regulated urban commons, Commercial
Whether the project was stalled due to land conflict
Source/Reference
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:
Land record discrepancies
Lack of legal protection over land 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
Main Reasoning/Decision of court
Major Human Rights Violations Related to the Conflict:
Whether criminal law was used against protestors:
Reported Details of the Violation:
Date of Violation
Location of Violation
Government Departments Involved in the Conflict:
Revenue Department (including district revenue officials), Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA), Telangana Pollution Control Board, Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TGRERA)
PSUs Involved in the Conflict:
Did LCW Approach Government Authorities for Comments?
No
Name, Designation and Comment of the Government Authorities Approached
Corporate Parties Involved in the Conflict:
Beverly Hills Owners Welfare Society, Sohini Builders LLP
Did LCW Approach Corporate Parties for Comments?
Communities/Local Organisations in the Conflict:
What was the action taken by the police?
How many people did the police detain or arrest?
What is the current status of the detained/accused persons?
Did the person face any violence while in police custody?
If any arrests took place, were the accused persons produced before a judge within 24 hours of the arrest?
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
Was the accused person informed of their right to legal representation? Did the accused person have access to legal aid?
In cases where the accused person approached the court for bail, was bail granted?
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?
