Hyderabad, May 18 -- Justice K Lakshman of the Telangana High Court has granted permission to a petitioner to remove silt, mud, and debris from the full tank level area of the Bum-Rukn-ud-Dowla tank, under the supervision of government officials.

The petitioner, Mohammed Ibrahim, claimed ownership and possession of land in survey No. 42 and survey No. 50/1 based on a registered sale deed dated September 11, 1980.

He alleged that certain private individuals and authorities were interfering with his possession and attempting to evict him without due legal process. Supporting documents, including land records and prior court orders, were submitted in support of his claim.

The tank is a historical lake in Shivarampally, constructed in 1770...