Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Farmer Wins Four-Year Dharani Refund Battle
A farmer in Telangana had to fight for four years to get a refund of Rs 1,38,921 after canceling a registration slot on the Dharani portal.
The government delayed the refund, and the farmer had to go to the High Court.
The court ordered the government to pay the refund, but it still took until July 2026 for the farmer to receive the money.
The farmer said many others are also waiting for refunds, totaling over Rs 129 crore.
The case shows how hard it can be for people to get money they are owed from the government.
A farmer from Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district canceled a Dharani portal registration slot on July 1, 2021.
The refund of Rs 1,38,921 was delayed for four years, prompting a High Court case on July 14, 2025.
The High Court ordered the refund within four weeks, but further delays occurred due to administrative issues.
The farmer filed a contempt petition in December 2025, leading to a final court directive on June 19, 2026.
The refund was finally released on July 17, 2026, after prolonged legal and administrative battles.
- Who
- A farmer from Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district and the Telangana High Court
- What
- A four-year legal battle over a delayed stamp duty refund from the Dharani portal
- When
- From July 1, 2021, to July 17, 2026
- Where
- Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, Telangana, India
- Why
- The farmer sought a refund for a cancelled registration slot, facing prolonged delays and requiring court intervention.
Farmer's Perspective
Government's Perspective
Refund Delay
Farmer's Perspective
The farmer experienced an unacceptable four-year delay in receiving the refund, highlighting systemic inefficiencies and the need for accountability.
Government's Perspective
The government cited procedural complexities and administrative delays, seeking multiple adjournments to address the issue.
- Refund Amount
- Rs 1,38,921
- Initial Cancellation Date
- July 1, 2021
- High Court Hearing Date
- July 16, 2025
- Final Refund Release Date
- July 17, 2026
- Pending Refunds
- Rs 129 crore for 31,314 individuals