Illegal 7-storey building sparks safety fears in Izzathnagar
HYDERABAD: A high-stakes standoff is unfolding in the rapidly urbanizing Izzathnagar village of Serilingampally, where an alleged 7-storey building, dubbed a ticking time bomb by locals, continues to rise despite over 40 official complaints and a series of GHMC notices.
The conflict centres on a plot of land near the old village ration shop. Residents, led by complainant Uma Kantha Reddy Kallam, allege that Gangula Sankar Yadav has been constructing a massive residential complex without a building permit, encroaching on a 20-foot-wide village road and violating all setback norms.
Documents accessed reveal a frustrating cycle for residents. Since late December 2025, they have filed at least 22 online grievances with the GHMC. Uma Kantha Reddy told HyderabadMail, “It is a pattern that involves the illegal demolition of an old compound wall, excavation, and rapid vertical construction, now reportedly seven storeys high.”
On January 8, 2026, the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, GHMC Circle-50, issued a Show Cause Notice to Yadav. The notice, citing an online grievance, states that construction was commenced without obtaining any permission from GHMC, which is contrary to the provisions of the GHMC Act, 1955, and the TG-bPASS Act, 2020.
Despite GHMC notices
In a complaint letter dated January 29, 2026, addressed to the Deputy Commissioner, residents escalated their demands. They argue that the structure, built without setbacks or proper exit and entry points on an already narrow road, is a severe public safety hazard. “It may collapse and cause severe human deaths,” the complaiat states, warning of a doomed disaster.
The complaint to the Zonal Commissioner also alleges collusion and inaction by local town planning officials. “Works continue unabated, indicating collusion despite the TPS message claiming Notice Served and instructions to Demolish,” said Reddy. Residents have demanded the immediate dispatch of an inspection team, sealing of the site, and initiation of criminal proceedings against the builder.
While the show-cause notice shows that GHMC knows about the illegal work, the building still goes on, which may mean there are delays and GHMC officials are not following orders, residents allege. The notice warns that if there is no reply, it will be seen as having no reason to give, and demolition could happen.
