Hyderabad, Aug. 20 -- The Telangana High Court has strongly criticised the government for failing to pay compensation even after five decades for temple land acquired in Bhadradri Kothagudem district.

The court expressed displeasure that, despite issuing orders earlier, the authorities had not implemented them, warning that such inaction could amount to contempt of court.

60 acres of land acquired in 1975

The case pertains to 60 acres of land in Annapureddypalli village, acquired in 1975 by the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department for the construction of a road from Annapureddypalli to Chaparallapalli. The land belonged to Sri Balaji Venkateswara Swamy Devasthanam.

Challenging the prolonged non-payment of compensation, Temple Executiv...