Hyderabad, May 10 -- Telangana High Court has issued notices to AV Ranganath, Commissioner of HYDRAA, asking why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against him for allegedly failing to comply with court directions regarding two plots in Medchal-Malkajgiri district.

The matter relates to two plots located in Survey No. 105 of Suraram village. Petitioners Jitendra and another individual approached the High Court challenging HYDRAA's action of taking possession of the plots and installing public notice boards at the disputed site.

HC's interim orders

Earlier, on April 13, the High Court had passed interim orders directing HYDRAA to remove the boards within 48 hours. The court observed that the land had already been covered by in...