‘Notice already issued’ : GHMC on wall collapse that killed 2 children
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) said that they have already issued a notice to the owner of the house but they failed to comply and now the GHMC has demolished the structure that was responsible for the death of two children.
It should be noted that with the heavy rains on Sunday night, two children lost their life after a tragic wall collapse in Babul Reddy Nagar in Mailardevpally division that comes under the Rajendra Nagar circle of Rangareddy district.
Reacting to this incident, GHMC on X said, “Due to seepage of rainwater between the adjoining house and un plastered wall collapsed. This office has already issued notice to the owner, who failed to comply the instructions, regarding the compound wall and neighbouring house demolished.”
Due to sepage of rain water between the adjoining house and un plastered wall is collapsed. This office has already issued notice to owner failed to comply the instructions, regarding compound wall and neighboring house demolished. pic.twitter.com/9OaplZ7mPw
— ACP-11, RJNR CRZ, GHMC (@11Ghmc) June 3, 2024
It is pertinent to note that it is the job of the GHMC to issue notices to the occupants when they identify that a structure is dilapidated. Further upon receiving the notice, the occupants should either vacate the premises or should get the repairs done and then get it certified for the structural ability. If the building is vacated then the GHMC would plan for its demolition.
In the recent case also, the GHMC has demolished the structure and also added photographs of the demolition on its X post.
A case has been registered
The two children who lost their lives were identified as 8 year old Nurjan Noor Jahaan, 3 year old Asif Parveen, children of migrant workers from Bihar. Earlier Hyderabad Mail reported that four children were playing in the area when a wall collapsed that resulted in the death of two children and injuring the two others, who are now availing treatment at the Osmania General Hospital. A police case has also been registered in this regard and further investigation is going on.
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.
