Machavarapu Srinivasa Rao And Anr vs Vijayawada,Mangalagiri Urban ...

The Supreme Court examined the jurisdiction of the Vijayawada, Guntur, Tenali, Mangalagiri Urban Development Authority under Section 3(1) of the Andhra Pradesh Urban Areas (Development) Act, 1975, regarding the permission granted for temple construction on land designated for recreational use in the Zonal Development Plan. The Court held that the Authority exceeded its jurisdiction by permitting the construction of a temple on land earmarked for parks, thereby nullifying the Division Bench's decision of the High Court. The Court emphasized adherence to the approved land use in urban planning.