High Court Orders Report on Land Allocation to Swara Hotels

The High Court has responded to a petition challenging the allocation of valuable land in TTD to Swara Hotels Limited, part of the Oberoi Group. The court has directed TTD to submit a detailed report regarding the land allocation process. The bench noted that the allocation appears to be a business decision and has postponed the inquiry to examine the procedures involved. The petition was filed by YSR Congress leader Bhuman Karunakara Reddy, who claims that 20 acres of land was transferred to the tourism department and later allocated to Swara Hotels. The petitioner seeks to reclaim the land for TTD, arguing that only a fraction of the land's value was returned to TTD. The court's order emphasizes the need for transparency in land allocation processes. The next steps will depend on the submission of the detailed report by TTD, which is expected to clarify the circumstances surrounding the land transfer.