- High Court issues notice in Bathukamma Kunta dispute case
- Non-bailable warrant threat as HYDRA faces contempt claims
The Telangana High Court has warned HYDRA Commissioner Ranganath that it will issue a non bailable warrant if he does not appear before the court in person. The strong remarks came during a hearing linked to the Bathukamma Kunta dispute. The court said the Commissioner must appear by December 5 after noting that he failed to attend the latest hearing. The judges said the continued absence shows disregard for court directions.
The case reached the High Court after A. Sudhakar Reddy filed a contempt of court petition against the HYDRA Commissioner. He alleged that the Commissioner violated an earlier order from June 12. That order said no changes should be made to the private land involved in the Bathukamma Kunta dispute. According to the petition, the HYDRA Commissioner did not follow the court’s instructions. Therefore, the High Court had already issued notices asking him to appear in person and explain his actions.
However, during the most recent hearing held on Wednesday, the High Court observed that the Commissioner again failed to appear. This led to sharp comments from the Bench, which said his absence amounts to ignoring the authority of the court. It repeated that a non bailable warrant would be the next step if he does not attend the next hearing. The court made it clear that compliance with its orders is not optional.
Meanwhile, the High Court also expressed wider concern about HYDRA’s functioning. It said it had received up to 10 petitions a day against HYDRA. The court stated that the body must “do things that are good for the people instead of hurting them.” This remark reflected the court’s view that public agencies must act within the law while handling disputes and land matters. The judges said respect for court orders is essential, especially in cases involving private property and administrative responsibility.
As the matter stands, the Commissioner must now appear in person on or before December 5. The High Court’s warning signals a firm approach to ensure compliance. The next hearing is expected to focus on the Commissioner’s response to the contempt allegations.
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