PESARA PUSHPAMALA REDDY vs G.VEERA SWAMY .

The Supreme Court addressed the mandatory requirements under the Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 1982, specifically examining whether the Special Tribunal must obtain a report from the Mandal Revenue Officer and publish a notification in the Gazette upon taking cognizance of a case. The Court held that both actions are indeed mandatory as per Rule 6 and Rule 7 of the Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Rules, 1988, thereby affirming the High Court's decision to quash the orders of the Special Tribunal for non-compliance with these provisions.