File complaints against fraudsters: HYDRAA to Ameenpur lake victims
Hyderabad: Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) Commissioner AV Ranganath has expressed strong displeasure over ongoing irregularities in the periphery of Ameenpur Pedda Cheruvu by some members assuring the people that they would help them save their plots from submergence in the full-tank level (FTL).
The victims visited the HYDRAA office and presented receipts and WhatsApp messages to the Commissioner on Saturday. They told him that money was being demanded in exchange for their inclusion in the Joint Action Committee (JAC). They also complained that the receipts were issued in the name of one Satyanarayana.
According to the complainants, a few individuals have formed a group called Ameenpur Pedda Pond’s Flood Victims – JAC and are allegedly collecting Rs. 1,000 as a membership fee. The members were also demanding Rs. 500 per square yard from the affected owners of the submerged land.
Following their grievances and complaints, the Commissioner warned that strict action would be taken against anyone involved in these activities. He asked the victims to lodge their complaints against the fraudsters in the local police stations and instructed his officers to file cases against the wrongdoers.
The Commissioner stated that no one should rely on intermediaries or pay money for any assistance concerning the lake. The agency is conducting an in-depth analysis of how the lake, which was about 95 acres, has expanded to 450 acres. The government is also taking note of this issue, he added.
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The HYDRAA team is conducting a thorough investigation, comparing the affected area with village records, Survey of India data, and National Remote Sensing Center imagery to finalize the FTL. The process will be reviewed in collaboration with officials from the relevant departments.
The Commissioner revealed that a committee will be formed drawing members from JNTU, IIT colleges, and other experts to confirm the FTL and the entire process is expected to be completed within two to three months. He assured the public that the FTL determination process for the lake will be conducted transparently and without errors. He urged the public to remain patient until the boundary of the lake is determined.
