Telangana HC aks GHMC Over Closing Beef Shops on Independence Day

Telangana HC asks for the explanation from Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation authorities regarding its order directing beef shops and slaughterhouses to remain closed on Independence Day and Janmashtami.The court questioned the legal basis for the directive.  

Justice B Vijaysen Reddy issued the directive after hearing a writ petition filed by law student Vadla



Srikanth which is represented by advocate Vijay Gopal.

The petition challenged the order issued by the GHMC Commissioner. It raised questions over statutory backing.

The petitioner claimed that the order was issued under Section 533(b) of the GHMC Act which does not grant the Commissioner the authority to shut down lawful businesses without valid reasons.