Geetha Educational Society Vs State of Telangana (Telangana High Court)
The Telangana High Court considered a writ petition concerning proceedings issued by Chandur Municipality against Geetha Educational Society. A show cause notice dated 02.06.2026 alleged irregularities relating to the layout and building constructed on the subject property and required the petitioner to submit relevant documents within three days. The petitioner replied on 10.06.2026, stating that the building had been constructed as per the approved plan issued by the Gram Panchayat on 16.03.2012 and that property tax of Rs.40,573 for 01.04.2025 to 31.03.2026 had been paid.
The petitioner challenged a final notice dated 24.07.2026 alleging failure to produce approved building permission, avoidance of property tax on additional areas, and operation of a co-educational hostel in a residential area without permission. The notice threatened closure, removal of the hostel, revision and recovery of property tax with penalty, and other legal action.
The Court observed that the final notice did not discuss the petitioner’s reply dated 10.06.2026. It further noted that the original show cause notice contained no allegation regarding unauthorised construction or hostel use and made no reference to tax or revision. Holding that the impugned proceedings violated principles of natural justice, the Court set them aside without entering into the merits. The Municipality was directed to pass orders pursuant to the original show cause notice after considering the petitioner’s reply within four weeks.
