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2025 DIGILAW 1142 (TS)

Turupu Jayaprakash Reddy v. State of Telangana

2025-10-06

ANIL KUMAR JUKANTI

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ORDER : ANIL KUMAR JUKANTI, J. This Writ Petition is filed seeking the following relief: “…to issue a writ or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus by declaring GO Ms. No. 30, Revenue (Registration.II) Department, dated 25-03- 2023, issued by respondent No.1, shifting the office of the respondent No.4 from the present location i.e., Sangareddy District Headquarters to Patancheru, as illegal, arbitrary, unjust and misuse of official powers and consequently set aside the same and to pass...” 2. Heard Mr. K. Pradeep Reddy, learned counsel for petitioner and Ms. D.Haritha Kiran, learned Assistant Government Pleader for Stamps and Registration for respondent Nos.1 to 4. 3. By G.O.Ms.No.30, dated 25.03.2023, upon reorganization of Sub District of Sangareddy and creation of Sub District of Patancheru in Medak Registration District and its amalgamation with Registrar Office, Medak at Patancheru, the proposal to change the head quarters of Registrar Office, Medak from Sangareddy to Patancheru was taken up and by the said G.O., it was ratified. 4. Learned counsel for petitioner submitted that vide G.O.Ms.No.30, dated 25.03.2023, head quarters of District Registrar Office, Medak, was proposed to be shifted from Sangareddy to Patancheru, that would create hardship to all the citizens of the Sangareddy and nearby villages, as they have to travel to Patancheru for registration. It is also submitted that a representation was made by petitioner to the office of Chief Minister and also to other ministers seeking their indulgence in quashing the G.O.Ms.No.30 dated 25.03.2023. It is further submitted that no reasons have been assigned justifying the shifting of District Registrar Office from Sangareddy to Patancheru. 5. It is submitted that all the District Offices are located in Sangareddy under an integrated complex, shifting the District Registrar Office from Sangareddy to Patancheru would only cause inconvenience to the people. Hence, writ petition is filed seeking a direction to quash the G.O.Ms.No.30 dated 25.03.2023. 6. On the other hand, learned Assistant Government Pleader for Stamps and Registration appearing for respondents submitted that a vacate stay petition is filed and counsel invited attention of this Court to paragraph Nos.4 to 7 of the vacate stay petition which are as follows: “4. It is respectfully submitted that, the Government of Telangana, through G.O.Ms.No.30, Revenue (Registration-II) Department, dated 25.03.2023, had ordered the bifurcation of the ecisting Registration Sub-District into two Sub- Districts-one at Sangareddy and another at Patancheru. It is respectfully submitted that, the Government of Telangana, through G.O.Ms.No.30, Revenue (Registration-II) Department, dated 25.03.2023, had ordered the bifurcation of the ecisting Registration Sub-District into two Sub- Districts-one at Sangareddy and another at Patancheru. Upon careful reconsideration and in order to maintain a fair balance between administrative efficiency and public convenience, it is decided that the District Registrar's Office shall continue to be stationed at Sangareddy (Kandi), administering (16) Sub-Registrar Offices in Sangareddy. Siddipet, and Medak Revenue Districts. This ensures that the long- standing headquarters of the Registration District remains at Sangareddy while simultaneously addressing the legitimate needs of the rapidly growing urban areas of Patancheru. 5. It is further agreed to shift the Original Branch of the District Registrar's Office i.e., Sub- Registration Office of Patancheru to Patancheru town along with two sanctioned posts of Joint Sub- Registrar-I and Joint Sub- Registrar-II, as well as one temporary post of Joint Sub-Registrar-III, RO Patancheru comprising Ameenpur, Ramachandrapuram, and Patancheru Mandals, shall accordingly function as a Sub-Registration District under the administrative control of the District Registrar, Sangareddy. 6. It is submitted that, Patancheru has emerged as a fast-growing urban centre with a heavy volume of registration transactions. It is geographically convenient for the residents of Ameenpur, Ramachandrapuram, and Patancheru mandals, which have high potential for revenue collection, as shown in the enclosed statement. Locating the Original Branch of the District Registrar's Office ie., Sub-Registration Office of Patancheru at Patancheru with Joint Sub- Registrars ensures better accessibility, efficiency, and public convenience, while retaining the District Registrar's headquarters at Sangareddy (Kandi). 4-A. It is further submitted that the potentiality of registrations at Patancheru is far higher than Sangareddy, as evidenced by departmental data. For the year 2024-25, Patancheru registered 32,455 documents generating Rs.799.29 crores, whereas Sangareddy registered only 8,991 documents generating Rs.69.9 crores. In 2023-24 as well, Patancheru handled 37,698 documents generating Rs.799.13 crores, compared to, Sangareddy's 9,516 documents generating Rs.75.46 crores. The growth trends also reveal that Patancheru recorded a 23.34% increase in flat- related revenue during 2024-25, reflecting rapid urbanization in Ameenpur, Ramachandrapuram, and Patancheru mandals. In contrast, Sangareddy's growth remained modest and in some categories showed decline. In 2023-24 as well, Patancheru handled 37,698 documents generating Rs.799.13 crores, compared to, Sangareddy's 9,516 documents generating Rs.75.46 crores. The growth trends also reveal that Patancheru recorded a 23.34% increase in flat- related revenue during 2024-25, reflecting rapid urbanization in Ameenpur, Ramachandrapuram, and Patancheru mandals. In contrast, Sangareddy's growth remained modest and in some categories showed decline. These figures clearly establish that Patancheru, with its significantly higher transaction volumes and revenue potential & Public access & convenience is best suited for locating the Original Branch of the District Registrar's i.e., Sub-Registration Office of Patancheru, while retaining the District Registrar's headquarters at Sangareddy (Kandi). 7. It is submitted that, the apprehension of the Petitioner that services at Sangareddy have been curtailed is wholly misconceived. The Sub- Registrar Office at Sangareddy continues to provide all registration and allied services without interruption. Only the Original Branch i.e., Sub- Registration Office of Patancheru has been shifted to Patancheru for urban convenience, while the administrative headquarters remains at Sangareddy, which continues to oversee the functioning of (16) Sub- Registrar Offices across Sangareddy, Siddipet, and Medak Revenue Districts.” 7. Basing on the contents of the vacate stay petition, it is submitted that apprehension of petitioner is misconceived and that the Registrar Office at Sangareddy is being continued and that the State Government is not intending to shift the Registrar Office from Sangareddy to Patancheru. 8. Learned Assistant Government Pleader placed on record written instructions dated 23.09.2025 received from the Special Secretary to Government, Revenue (Reg.II) Department, Telangana. 9. Heard learned counsels, perused the record and considered the submissions. 10. Government of Telangana, upon the reorganization of Sub District of Sangareddy and creation of Sub District of Patancheru in Medak Registration District and its amalgamation with Registrar Office, Medak at Patancheru, vide G.O.Ms.No.30 dated 25.03.2023, proposed to change the head quarters of Registrar Office, Medak from Sanga Reddy to Patancheru. The said G.O. came to be challenged by petitioner on the grounds narrated supra in his submissions. This Court has taken note of the submissions made by learned counsel for petitioner. 11. Be that as it may, today when the matter is heard, learned Assistant Government Pleader for Stamps and Registration has placed on record written instructions dated 23.09.2025 received from the Special Secretary to Government, Revenue (Reg.II) Department, Telangana. This Court has taken note of the submissions made by learned counsel for petitioner. 11. Be that as it may, today when the matter is heard, learned Assistant Government Pleader for Stamps and Registration has placed on record written instructions dated 23.09.2025 received from the Special Secretary to Government, Revenue (Reg.II) Department, Telangana. The contents of written instructions are as follows: “It is respectfully submitted that the Government have issued G.O.Ms.No.30, Revenue (Registration- II) Department, dated 25.03.2023, wherein the existing Medak District Registration Office at Sangareddy was ordered for bifurcation into two Sub-Districts ie, one at Sangareddy and another at Patancheru. It is further ordered to shift the Medak Registration District Headquarters from Sangareddy to Patancheru for administrative convenience. It is respectfully submitted that the Hon'ble High Court has granted Interim Order on 04.04.2023 in W.P.No.9095 of 2023 vide reference 2 cited directing the respondents to maintain status quo as on that day. Vide reference 3rd cited, the Hon'ble High Court has directed to file necessary instructions and posted the case for hearing on 26.09.2025. It is respectfully submitted that, due to the said interim order, the Patancheru registration office is still located along with Sangareddy Sub- Registrar Office at Kandi village causing lot of inconvenience and hardship to the registering public of Patancheru, Ameenpur and Ramachandrapuram Mandals. They are compelled to commute long distance to Sangareddy (Kandi Village) for registration services. In this context, it is pertinent to mention that more than 30,000 documents are registered at R.O. Patancheru, The registering public have to travel altogether twenty kilometres extra to Sangareddy via Patancheru. It is respectfully submitted that till the disposal of the said Writ petition, the Hon'ble Court may be pleaded to amend/ relax/ dismiss the interim Status quo so as to allow this Government to issue necessary orders to retain the District Registrar Office, Medak at Sangareddy and shift only Patancheru R.O. from Sangareddy to Patancheru in the interest of the Registering Public or may request to pass any such other order or orders as the Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.” 12. On a perusal of the written instructions dated 23.09.2025, it is evident that State Government intends to retain the District Registrar Office, Medak at Sangareddy and shift only Patancheru Registrar Office from Sangareddy to Patancheru in the interest of Registering Public. 13. On a perusal of the written instructions dated 23.09.2025, it is evident that State Government intends to retain the District Registrar Office, Medak at Sangareddy and shift only Patancheru Registrar Office from Sangareddy to Patancheru in the interest of Registering Public. 13. On 04.04.2023, this Court passed an order of “status quo”. Pursuant to interim order, Office of District Registrar continued to function and operate from Sangareddy only. 14. It is left for the wisdom of the Government to shift the Registrar Office of Patancheru from Sangareddy to Patancheru. There would be no impediment in shifting of Registrar Office of Patancheru to Patancheru. 15. Learned Assistant Government Pleader for Stamps and Registration submitted that in view of the status quo order existing, a fresh G.O. cannot be issued on the very same subject matter. 16. Needless to state, Government is at liberty to annul G.O.Ms.No.30 dated 25.03.2023 and issue a fresh G.O. for not shifting the District Registrar Office from Sangareddy to Patancheru. At the same time, it can accommodate the shifting of the Patancheru Registrar Office from Sangareddy to Patancheru, as it is stated that it is in the interest of Registering Public. 17. In view of the written instructions dated 23.09.2025, this Court deems it appropriate that interests of justice would be met, if the Government be permitted to issue a fresh G.O. to the extent of not shifting the District Registrar Office from Sangareddy to Patancheru and retained at Sangareddy and annul G.O.Ms.No.30 dated 25.03.2023. The exercise of issuance of fresh G.O shall be completed within a period of six (06) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that till then no steps should be taken causing inconvenience to the public. If petitioner has any grievance, he is at liberty to make a representation to the appropriate authorities. 18. With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No order as to costs. Miscellaneous petitions, if any, pending, shall stand dismissed.