CM Revanth Reddy’s brother responds to demolition notice over Durgam Cheruvu encroachment
Hyderabad: Anumala Tirupati Reddy, the brother of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, has responded to the recent notice issued by Sherlingampally Revenue Authorities regarding his property in Madhapur Amar Cooperative Society. The notice is part of a broader crackdown on encroachments around Durgam Cheruvu Lake.
In his response, Tirupati Reddy explained that he bought the property in 2015 and was not aware that the land was classified within the Full Tank Level (FTL) of Durgam Cheruvu at the time of purchase.
He further said that if the government finds that his building is situated on FTL land, he is willing to comply with any corrective actions they deem necessary. The land is currently registered under the name of Koteswara Rao.
It was earlier reported that on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, the Telangana government issued demolition notices targeting several prominent structures, including Tirupati Reddy’s residence and office.
Notices have been issued to properties within the Madhapur Amar Cooperative Society, informing residents that their structures are situated in the Durgam Cheruvu Lake Non-Development Zone (NDZ) and must be removed within 30 days.
Similar notices have been distributed by revenue officials, along with the Rangareddy District Collector and Serilingampally Deputy Collector, to residents in Nectars Colony, Doctors Colony, Kavuri Hills, and Amar Society—all of which are near the lake. These notices, issued under Section 23(1) of the Water, Land, and Trees Act (WALTA) 2002, mandate that encroaching structures be voluntarily demolished within the specified timeframe. If property owners do not comply, the authorities will proceed with the demolitions themselves.
According to Section 23 of the AP Water, Land and Trees Act, 2002:
Section 23(1): The Authority may notify water bodies such as lakes, ponds, and minor irrigation tanks, including Nalas, as heritage bodies and conservation areas to prevent conversion from their intended use. The Authority shall demarcate boundaries and take measures to evict and prevent encroachments, issuing directions to concerned departments or officials, who must comply.
Section 23(2): Designated officers have the power to prevent and remove encroachments within the demarcated area of the water body.
CM’s Brother Responds to Notice from Sherlingampally Revenue Authorities
Anumala Tirupati Reddy, brother of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, has addressed the notice issued by Sherlingampally revenue authorities concerning his property in Amar Society. Reddy clarified that he… pic.twitter.com/aGZx9hBg6x
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