Andhra Pradesh HC Upholds TCS Land Allotment in Visakhapatnam

Dated on: Friday 1st August 2025

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has upheld the state government's decision to allot 21.16 acres of land to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Visakhapatnam at a nominal lease of Rs 0.99 per acre. Despite the land's estimated market value of Rs 529 crore, the court ruled that such incentives are justified to attract investment and employment. TCS plans to invest Rs 1,370 crore and generate 12,000 jobs. The court refused to stay the allotment and directed the government to file a counter-affidavit in response to the ongoing PIL against the allotment.