Archive · 29 Jun 2025
JSP Leader Seeks Help in Recovering Shanti Ashram Land
A political leader is asking the Chief Minister for help in getting back land for Shanti Ashram.
The Ashram's land in Visakhapatnam is currently being used by the Uppalapati family, even though the Supreme Court said they should leave.
The land used to belong to the Ashram, but was gifted to someone else who broke the rules.
Now, the family is using the land for businesses like gas stations and restaurants, which is why the political leader is asking for help.
Jana Sena Party (JSP) leader seeks CM's help in reclaiming Shanti Ashram's land.
The land, located on Visakhapatnam beach road, is allegedly occupied by the Uppalapati family.
The Supreme Court ordered the Uppalapati family to vacate the 6.54 acres of land.
Tehsildar officially registered the land in the name of Shanti Ashram after removing a previous name.
Commercial activities, like petrol pumps and food courts, are operated on the disputed land.
- Who
- JSP leader Satyanarayana Bolisetti, CM Naidu, the Uppalapati family, and the Shanti Ashram.
- What
- A JSP leader is requesting CM help to reclaim Shanti Ashram's land allegedly occupied by the Uppalapati family.
- When
- The petition was recently sent; the land was originally gifted in 1949 and occupied after 1991.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, India, on the beach road.
- Why
- To regain possession of the ashram's land, which the Uppalapati family occupies, despite a court order.
Shanti Ashram/JSP
Uppalapati Family
Land Ownership and Occupation
Shanti Ashram/JSP
The Ashram seeks return of its land, occupied illegally by the Uppalapati family.
Uppalapati Family
The Uppalapati family continues to occupy the land and operate commercial activities despite legal challenges.
- Ashram Name
- Shanti Ashram
- Location
- Visakhapatnam beach road
- Land Area
- 6.4 acres (approximate)
- Occupant
- Uppalapati family
- Original Owner
- Omkar Swamiji
- Current Status
- Disputed; occupied by Uppalapati family