#public land use

The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that prolonged but temporary use of Gramakantam land for access does not create a legal easement, even if it is the only route to a residence. Public panchayat land remains inalienable community property, and private claims based on necessity alone cannot override statutory protections for village common land.

Bombay High Court holds that failure to decide representations on commercial use of acquired land in eco-sensitive zones violates natural justice and mandates timely adjudication.