Telangana HC slams HYDRAA’s ‘unilateral’ demolitions
1 month ago

Telangana HC slams HYDRAA’s ‘unilateral’ demolitions

Deccan Chronicle  

Justice K. Lakshman questioned the agency’s authority to unilaterally demolish structures without following due process, warning that such arbitrary actions cannot be tolerated in a democracy. RTC’s collection of retrospective licence fee challenged in HC Justice Surepalli Nanda of the Telangana High Court set aside the demand of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation’s for a retrospective licence fee from a stall operator at jubilee bus station, Secunderabad. Past criminal cases no bar for recruitment: HC The Telangana High Court reiterated that a candidate cannot be disqualified solely on the basis of past criminal cases, especially if they had resulted in acquittal. The judge dismissed the writ petition and directed the petitioner to pay the costs to the Telangana High Court Advocates Association within 10 days and submit an unconditional apology. Paramotor pilot granted bail in sexual exploitation case Justice K. Sujana of the Telangana High Court granted bail to a paramotor pilot accused of sexual exploitation in the name of marriage.

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Telangana HC ridicules HYDRAA double standards
1 week ago

Telangana HC ridicules HYDRAA double standards

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court on Wednesday lashed out at HYDRAA for its alleged arbitrary standards in selecting some sections of areas to perform its duties like demolishing structures in the name of protection of government lands and lakes. Justice C.V. Bhaskar Reddy stated that the demolitions being executed by HYDRAA appeared biased and picky in choosing small dwelling units, …

Judge condemns HYDRAA's arbitrary actions, likens them to dacoits
1 month ago

Judge condemns HYDRAA's arbitrary actions, likens them to dacoits

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Justice K Lakshman of the Telangana High Court on Thursday came down on the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency, describing its actions as arbitrary, disregarding the law and terrorising people. Without cancellation orders or properly conducting inquiries, you proceed with demolitions.” The court was hearing a writ petition filed by Alagari Praveen in Patancheru mandal of Sangareddy, …

HYDRAA is not following procedures, says High Court
1 month ago

HYDRAA is not following procedures, says High Court

The Hindu  

Observing that the functioning style of Hyderabad Disaster Response & Asset Protection Agency was objectionable, Justice K. Lakshman of Telangana High Court on Thursday said that HYDRAA authorities had been violating the assurances given to the HC that procedures laid down in the law will be followed. The judge was hearing a writ petition filed by a person A. Praveen, …

Telangana HC summons HYDRAA official for ignoring court guidelines
1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana HC summons HYDRAA official for ignoring court guidelines

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Expressing concern at the highhanded behaviour of HYDRAA and its abuse of authority and violating court guidelines in demolishing buildings on holidays and giving only a notice period of 24 hours to the people, the Telangana High Court summoned HYDRAA inspector to appear before it. Justice K. Lakshman of the High Court issued orders for the appearance of Rajasekhar, …

Telangana High Court summons HYDRAA inspector on February 20
1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana High Court summons HYDRAA inspector on February 20

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Justice K Lakshman of the Telangana High Court has directed HYDRAA Inspector Rajasekhar to appear before the court on February 20 to explain his alleged high-handed actions. The judge ordered the standing counsel for HYDRAA to communicate the order to the inspector and directed both the petitioner and respondents to maintain the status quo regarding the disputed property until …

Telangana HC halts Sunday demolitions in Koheda
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Telangana HC halts Sunday demolitions in Koheda

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Citing procedural lapses and lack of reasonable opportunity to affected parties, Justice K Lakshman of the Telangana High Court on Sunday restrained the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency from proceeding with the demolition of properties at Koheda village, Abdullahpurmet mandal, Rangareddy district. Petitioner’s counsel E Venkata Siddhartha argued that the notice not only allowed insufficient time for …

HC slams HYDRAA for hasty demolition on a Sunday
1 month, 2 weeks ago

HC slams HYDRAA for hasty demolition on a Sunday

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Justice K. Lakshman of the Telangana High Court in a special sitting on Sunday was critical of the seeming urgency in carrying out demolition operations on a Sunday. The judge restrained HYDRAA officials from proceeding with the demolition of properties at Koheda, Abdullapurmet mandal, citing procedural lapses and lack of reasonable opportunity. The counsel for the petitioner E. Venkata …

Telangana HC Raps HYDRAA Commissioner for Unilateral Demolition Orders
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana HC Raps HYDRAA Commissioner for Unilateral Demolition Orders

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:The Telangana High Court on Tuesday criticised the attitude of HYDRAA commissioner A.V. The court observed that it seemed the HYDRAA commissioner was reluctant to follow rules and court orders, and had unilaterally issued demolition notices without following procedure. Justice Lakshman was dealing with two lunch motion petitions filed by Mekala Anjaiah and two others, whose houses were set to …

HYDRAA can raze illegal units in Musi riverbed: HC
4 months ago

HYDRAA can raze illegal units in Musi riverbed: HC

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court gave the green signal to HYDRAA, revenue and municipal departments for the removal of structures and constructions in the full tank level or river bed zone of the Musi. The court also said that if the land in the FTL or river bed was patta or shikam patta land, the authorities have to acquire it …

HYDRAA demolitions: HC orders survey to resolve land dispute
4 months ago

HYDRAA demolitions: HC orders survey to resolve land dispute

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Justice CV Bhaskar Reddy of the Telangana High Court has ordered the assistant director of Survey and Land Records, Sangareddy district, to conduct a detailed survey and localisation of lands forming part of Survey Nos 6 and 12 in Patelguda village, Ameenpur mandal. Until the survey and localisation are completed, the authorities are directed to maintain status quo regarding …

HYDRAA Officials Retreat after Villagers Stop them from Removing Debris
4 months, 2 weeks ago

HYDRAA Officials Retreat after Villagers Stop them from Removing Debris

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency officials on Monday backed down after locals and public stopped them from removing debris in Ameenpur’s Patelguda village. Officials went back to Ameenpur’s Patelguda demolition site near BSR colony on Monday to clear the debris. Several people, who had filed writ petitions in the High Court, argued with HYDRAA teams that a …

HYDRAA demolitions aimed at diverting investments from Hyderabad to Amaravati, alleges BRS leader
6 months, 3 weeks ago

HYDRAA demolitions aimed at diverting investments from Hyderabad to Amaravati, alleges BRS leader

The Hindu  

Bharat Rashtra Samithi has accused the Congress Government in Telangana of terrorising the poor, middle class and the realty sector with the demolition of structures by HYDRAA without following due process and any policy, with an objective to redirect the investments from Hyderabad to Andhra Pradesh Capital Amaravati. Addressing a press conference held in Hyderabad on Saturday, party leader A. …

Telangana: HYDRAA to take action on officials for giving permissions for constructions on water bodies
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana: HYDRAA to take action on officials for giving permissions for constructions on water bodies

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection Agency is reportedly preparing to initiate criminal action against at least six officials who gave permissions for constructions on water bodies. Sources said that action was recommended against certain officials including the then Nizampet municipal commissioner, GHMC deputy municipal commissioner of Chandanagar circle, Bachupally tahsildar, assistant planning officer of the …

Hydraa Will Not Halt Demolitions, Says Revanth
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Hydraa Will Not Halt Demolitions, Says Revanth

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In the midst of intense political debates surrounding the demolitions of illegal structures by HYDRAA that were constructed on lake beds in Hyderabad, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday made a series of bold statements, firmly asserting that HYDRAA's demolition operations will not be halted. In an informal chat with media persons in his chambers at Secretariat on …

HC Issues Guidelines to HYDRAA Before It Decides on Demolitions
7 months ago

HC Issues Guidelines to HYDRAA Before It Decides on Demolitions

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Justice K. Lakshman of the Telangana High Court issued guidelines to Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection Agency, which are to be followed while initiating action against illegal encroachments and unauthorised construction. These guidelines were issued in a writ plea filed by Pradeep Reddy Badvelu, alleging that authorities from the irrigation and command area development department, revenue …

Bhatti, Jupally defend HYDRAA demolition drive in Hyderabad
7 months ago

Bhatti, Jupally defend HYDRAA demolition drive in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and excise minister Jupally Krishna Rao defended the ongoing demolition of illegal structures by the Hyderabad Urban Development and Regulatory Authority in Hyderabad. "Hard structures built directly in the ponds, not just in the buffer zones, are being demolished," he stated, emphasising that the government would make all data and calculations regarding these …

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