Hydraa reclaims ₹750 crore land in Banjara Hills
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad District Revenue Authority (HYDRA) on Friday reclaimed about five acres of prime government land valued at nearly ₹750 crore in the upscale Banjara Hills area.
The large-scale anti-encroachment operation was conducted amid tight security following complaints from the Revenue Department and the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB).
Fake documents used to claim ownership
The reclaimed land, located at Road No.10 in Shaikpet mandal, had been under illegal occupation by one Parthasarathy, who allegedly used fabricated documents and a fake survey number (403/52) to claim ownership.
Officials confirmed that the original survey number 403 belongs to the government. However, the encroacher fenced the entire five-acre stretch, built sheds, deployed bouncers and guard dogs, and restricted the entry of officials while asserting private ownership.
Water project blocked by encroacher
The State Government had earlier allotted 1.20 acres of this land to HMWSSB for constructing a water reservoir to improve drinking water supply to several nearby colonies.
However, the illegal occupation reportedly blocked access to the site, halting the project. Locals also complained that the occupants were consuming alcohol and creating a nuisance on the land.
HYDRA clears land amid tight security
Acting on complaints, HYDRA conducted a detailed investigation and confirmed the encroachment through survey verification.
A large contingent of revenue and police personnel then cleared all illegal structures, including sheds and fencing, under heavy security.
Four criminal cases filed
Based on evidence, four criminal cases were registered against Parthasarathy at Banjara Hills police station for illegal occupation, forgery of land documents, and obstruction of government work.
Officials found he was relying on an unregistered sale deed to claim ownership — which was deemed baseless.
Government secures land, installs boundary boards
After clearance, HYDRA fenced the entire five-acre stretch and installed official boards marking it as government property to prevent further encroachments.
Senior revenue officials said similar operations will continue across Hyderabad.
“This operation sends a clear message that government land will not remain under private occupation, however influential the encroachers may be,” a senior official said.
Hydra clears 5-acre encroachment in Banjara Hills, reclaiming ₹750 crore worth government land. The accused Parthasarathy allegedly used fake survey numbers and obstructed a water project.#Hyderabad #BanjaraHills #Telangana #LandEncroachment pic.twitter.com/7Ora7DtLKV
— Hyderabad Mail (@Hyderabad_Mail) October 10, 2025
