Don't entertain plea against GHMC notices, says HC

Justice T. Vinod Kumar cautioned civil courts to refrain from entertaining petitions that challenge statutory notices issued by the GHMC against illegal constructions.

The judge was hearing a writ plea filed by Nikileshwar Rao Inaganti, complaining of GHMC inaction against illegal constructions in Malkajgiri.

The GHMC said it had issued a



notice but the respondent had secured a status quo order from a civil court. Justice Vinod referring to  acatena of judgements by the apex court directed the GHMC to take steps to vacate the orders issued by the civil court.

The judge directed the GHMC to communicate relevant circulars and the judgment to the civil court.