#Andhra Pradesh Endowments Act

Andhra Pradesh High Court upholds Rule 8 of the Endowments Lease Rules 2003, mandating public auction for temple land lease extensions beyond three years, even if enhanced rent and lessee investments are offered. The ruling reinforces transparency in temple land administration and curtails arbitrary lease extensions by the Commissioner.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that proceedings cannot be withdrawn under repealed provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Endowments Act merely to invoke amended provisions, unless no vested rights are affected. The Court also affirmed the authority of a Founder Family Member to issue eviction notices for exempted institutions, reinforcing statutory compliance in religious endowment disputes.