GHMC takes swift action against unauthorised construction in Malkajgiri
HYDERABAD MAIL NETWORK
MALKAJGIRI: Illegal construction has become a concern throughout Hyderabad, including Malkajgiri. Unauthorised buildings have mushroomed, causing problems for citizens, the environment, and the surroundings by failing to adhere to norms.
According to sources, Venu, a resident of Mallikarjuna Nagar, Street No. 3, Malkajgiri, allegedly built an unauthorised construction without following the guidelines.
“Mallikarjuna Nagar, Road No. 3, which is zoned as a residential area, allows construction of ground level and two-story buildings within 262 square meters. However, Venu, the owner of an unauthorized building, has constructed an illegal three-story building. Now he is planning to construct a fourth story despite several complaints,” said the Social Activist.
“The Social Activist said, “Venu, the unauthorised builder, planned to erect a slab overnight yesterday, disturbing the entire colony. Many cardiac patients in our colony suffered from the noise pollution last night.”
When we confronted him about the noise pollution, he made a fuss but did not stop the work. We informed the police, who then visited the site and stopped the unauthorised construction work. But shortly after they left, he immediately started his work. He caused a lot of problems and erected the floor slab for the fourth floor.
After we lodged a complaint with the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) about the unauthorised construction work, Commissioner D. Ronald Rose took immediate action and sent Town Planning Officer Tulja Singh to the area.
Town Planning Officer Tulja Singh inspected the unauthorised building in Malkajgiri, stopped the construction work, and directed the workers to remove the centering of the unauthorised floor.
However, Venu halted the building works for two or three days upon his departure but not permanently. He is also now planning to construct a penthouse. We are also facing the same unauthorised construction issue on street no. 4 of Malkajgiri. So, we demand that the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation take stringent action and permanently stop these unauthorised building constructions.
CM Revanth Reddy reorganizes disaster management for Greater Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has decided to assign critical responsibilities to the Disaster Management Department within Greater Hyderabad. He has directed officials to implement structural changes and redistribute responsibilities accordingly. In a review meeting at the Secretariat on Monday evening, the Chief Minister discussed the reorganization with officials from Municipal Administration, HMDA, and Musi Development.
Expansion of disaster management responsibilities
Recognizing the geographic expansion of Hyderabad, the Chief Minister ordered the Disaster Management Department to extend its jurisdiction to the Outer Ring Road. He suggested including GHMC, 27 surrounding municipalities and corporations, and 33 gram panchayats within its service area. The department will be renamed the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring Protection (HYDRA). The Chief Minister proposed appointing a DIG-level officer as the director and SP-level officers as additional directors. He also recommended special teams from GHMC, HMDA, the Water Board, city traffic, and other departments to join this new division.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for the Disaster Management Department to offer continuous services to city residents, not just during floods or emergencies. HYDRA should actively address all issues faced by Hyderabad’s citizens, including preserving the city’s tanks and ponds, protecting government properties from encroachments, and managing hoardings and flex banners. Additionally, HYDRA will oversee water pipelines, electricity supply lines, drainage, flood management, and traffic control.
Focus on heritage and infrastructure projects
Chief Minister Reddy directed the acceleration of the Musi River Development Project, aiming to elevate Hyderabad’s international reputation. He stressed the importance of working towards the government’s goal of transforming this project into a landmark. He also ordered officials to take necessary actions to restore historical buildings and structures within the city. The GHMC presented a PowerPoint on various heritage sites, such as the City Library, Charminar Ayurvedic Hospital, and Nizamia Observatory etc. The Chief Minister encouraged exploring ways to develop these sites for tourism and integrating feasible ones into the Musi River Development Project.
The Chief Minister instructed Chief Secretary Shantikumar to draft a comprehensive reorganization plan, including staffing, duties, and budget allocations for HYDRA. He also emphasized identifying key areas where the Disaster Management Department can enhance its operations.
The meeting included Chief Secretary Shantikumar, Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Danakishore, GHMC Commissioner Amrapali, GHMC Vigilance Disaster Management Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, and Hyderabad Water Board MD Ashok Reddy.
