Rajiv Rahadari Highway property owners accuse officials of violating HC orders
HYDERABAD: The Joint Action Committee (JAC), representing property owners along the Rajiv Highway, has accused government officials involved in the proposed elevated corridor and road widening project of harassment and contempt of court. JAC Chairman Telukunta Satish Gupta, alleging ongoing intimidation despite clear High Court directives.
The JAC alleges that officials are repeatedly issuing notices to property owners, demanding documentation such as property details, personal information, and bank account particulars. The JAC says these actions involve threats and coercion, causing fear and anxiety among owners.
“The matter is currently sub judice before the High Court, which has granted Status Quo orders,” stated Satish Gupta. “The court’s instruction is clear, no work related to this project should proceed until further orders. Yet, we have distressing information that some officials are blatantly disregarding this judicial directive.”
He further emphasizes the impact of this alleged pressure, stating that repeated notices and demands from the Collector’s office have caused mental stress among property owners. The JAC also claims these developments have resulted in fatalities among those affected.
Gupta clarified that the JAC is not fundamentally opposed to infrastructure development. “Our objection is not to the elevated corridor or road widening in principle,” he said. “Our concerns are about the arbitrary and high-handed process, and the glaring discrepancy in the project’s scope.”
The JAC questions the proposed road width, noting that while tender documents specify a 100-foot widening, the current proposal is for a 200-foot corridor. This change would increase the number of affected properties and businesses.
The JAC proposes two main measures: limiting road widening to a maximum of 120 feet and compensating affected property owners at five times the current market value for any acquired land.
The committee appealed to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to intervene and address the concerns of affected families. “It is not just property owners at risk,” the Gupta stated, “but also thousands of employees whose livelihoods depend on the commercial establishments here.”
Emphasizing a willingness to resolve the issue amicably, Gupta added, “The JAC is ready for constructive discussions with the government to arrive at a solution that is just and fair to all stakeholders.”
The JAC Chairman warned that any continued actions contrary to the High Court’s orders would constitute contempt of court. “If such violations persist, the victims will be left with no choice but to pursue all available legal remedies,” he cautioned.
the JAC issued a firm advisory to all property owners in the Rajiv Highway area, “Do not provide your property details, personal information, or bank account details to any official body until further orders are issued by the High Court.”
