MLA Flags Poor Infrastructure in Secunderabad Cantonment

Hyderabad: The Secunderabad Cantonment Board meeting on Tuesday saw MLA Sriganesh Narayanan raise civic concerns, particularly the lack of basic infrastructure across the eight wards, including water supply, sewage systems, road maintenance, and power connections to public utilities. These bylaws introduce new zoning regulations, construction limits, and measures to deter unauthorised development —including a clause requiring developers to mortgage 10 per cent of the built-up area until occupancy clearance is granted. Participants in the meeting including civil nominated member Banuka Narmada Mallikarjun and BJP MP Etala Rajendar pointed to growing frustration among residents about unapproved and illegal constructions. Questions were raised about the current arrears, with a call for clear disclosures and a formal board resolution to streamline collection mechanisms, transparency in how it administers basic services and collects revenue.