Judge condemns HYDRAA's arbitrary actions, likens them to dacoits
1 month, 1 week 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, alleging that HYDRAA unlawfully entered his land and demolished a tin shed during a weekend, without considering his explanation. Will stay GO99 if razing continues, warns judge Praveen claimed ownership of the disputed land through a registered sale deed and a conversion approval from the tahsildar dated July 5, 2023. A court order dated December 12, 2024, directed the Tellapur municipality commissioner to investigate the claims following due process.

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Telangana HC dismisses HYDRAA’s plea on Bathukammakunta
3 days, 8 hours ago

Telangana HC dismisses HYDRAA’s plea on Bathukammakunta

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Friday dismissed an interlocutory application filed by HYDRAA requesting a review of the status quo orders issued in relation to rejuvenation works at Bathukammakunta in Bagh Amberpet. On February 17, the High Court had issued status quo orders in a civil revision petition filed by Aedla Sudhakar Reddy, who claimed the tank land of …

HYDRAA is not following procedures, says High Court
1 month, 1 week 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 slams HYDRAA’s ‘unilateral’ demolitions
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Telangana HC summons HYDRAA official for ignoring court guidelines
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

HYDRAA brings down resort and convention hall built in lake
1 month, 2 weeks ago

HYDRAA brings down resort and convention hall built in lake

The Hindu  

The Hyderabad Disaster Response & Asset Protection Agency forces removed unauthorised structures raised in Komati Kunta lake in Devarayamjal village of Medchal-Malkajgiri on Thursday. Acting upon several complaints from the local residents about the encroachment of the lake, HYDRAA initiated a full scale enquiry into the issue by Irrigation, Revenue and Thumkunta Municipality officials. The enquiry revealed that one Prakruthi …

Telangana HC halts Sunday demolitions in Koheda
1 month, 3 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, 3 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 …

Complaints about encroachments dominate HYDRAA’s Prajavani meeting
2 months ago

Complaints about encroachments dominate HYDRAA’s Prajavani meeting

The Hindu  

The weekly Prajavani grievance meeting, organised by the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection Agency, continued to draw extensive public participation on Monday with 78 complaints registered till evening. Among the complaints, several residents reported illegal sales of 408 acres of land in Ailapur village, Ameenpur mandal, Sangareddy district. Additionally, members of the Vasavi Graduates Cooperative Housing Society …

HYDRAA receives 78 complaints in Prajavani programme
2 months ago

HYDRAA receives 78 complaints in Prajavani programme

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency received 78 complaints during the Prajavani programme held on Monday. Residents, most from across the Outer Ring Road limits, met HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath to submit their grievances, which predominantly focused on encroachments of water bodies, nalas, roads and public spaces. He stated that the complaints would be assigned to the …

Telangana HC Raps HYDRAA Commissioner for Unilateral Demolition Orders
3 months 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 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
7 months 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
7 months 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 …

Telangana CM for action against officials demanding money in the name of HYDRAA
7 months ago

Telangana CM for action against officials demanding money in the name of HYDRAA

The Hindu  

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has taken a serious view of complaints that few officials at lower levels were resorting to corruption in the name of the demolition drive launched by the Hyderabad Disaster Response, Asset Protection Agency. The Chief Minister said it has been brought to his notice that some officials of the Revenue, Municipal and Irrigation departments …

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, 1 week 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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