About 763 farmers and landless poor from Vemulaghat in Toguta mandal of Medak district, the lone village fighting against Mallannasagar, have approached the High Court seeking implementation of Land Acquisition Act - 2013, while acquiring their land for the reservoir.
This is the only village which has consistently opposed proposed construction of reservoir falling in the limits of Gajwel and Dubbak constituencies of Medak district.
About 67 farmers had already approached the High Court a few days ago seeking implementation of LA Act stating that they were not ready to hand over land under GO 123 to the State Government.
Responding to their petition, the court directed the government not to go for forcible acquisition from those who approached the court under LA Act. It has also stated that it would be implemented for those who will approach the court as well.
Soon after the court direction, the villagers formed a group and decided to approach the court. After working for more than one week, they have approached the High Court filing fresh cases.
In addition to the existing 67 petitioners, another 472 persons have approached the court seeking implementation of LA Act stating that they would get justice only under that.
Along with them, more than 291 land less labour also approached the court seeking justice stating that they would get compensation only under the Act but not under GO 123.
K. K. Mahender Reddy, the advocate representing the farmers, said that the case would come for hearing on Tuesday.
