Fresh Tenders To Be Invited For Garden View Mall Adjacent To Haj House: Shabbir Ali

Hyderabad, May 12: The Telangana Government has decided to call fresh tenders to lease out the Garden View Mall, the Waqf-owned commercial complex adjacent to the Haj House in Nampally. The decision was taken during a high-level review meeting chaired by Government Advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir at the Dr B.R. Ambedkar Secretariat on Monday.

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The seven-storey structure, built with two basement levels and a total built-up area of 1.65 lakh square feet, was constructed during the previous Congress regime. Despite ₹22 crore being spent by the Waqf Board, the complex has remained unused and incomplete under the BRS Government, leading to its dilapidation.

Shabbir Ali, who had overseen the project as a minister in the earlier Congress government, said the complex was intended to be a key revenue-generating asset for the Waqf Board. He recalled that two additional properties adjacent to the Haj House were acquired by the Congress government at considerable cost to support minority welfare and Waqf development. However, the lack of follow-up action over the past several years resulted in neglect and loss of potential income.

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Global tenders were first invited in 2017, but stringent conditions – such as a strict ban on alcohol and illegal activities and the requirement to keep two floors vacant during the Haj season – slowed the process. Officials at Monday’s meeting agreed to reissue tenders with the same moral and cultural safeguards in place.

Government Secretary Tafseer Iqbal, Waqf Board CEO Md Asadullah, and other senior officials participated in the meeting, which also reviewed arrangements for the upcoming Haj pilgrimage.

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Shabbir Ali said Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will formally flag off the batch of Haj pilgrims from the Haj House on May 16. Instructions were given to ensure seamless arrangements for the pilgrims, including accommodation, transport, and other facilities.

The meeting also discussed a longstanding concern raised by Muharram Juloos organisers regarding the unavailability of an elephant, a tradition historically fulfilled by the Nizam Trust. Earlier, the elephant was housed in the Hyderabad Zoo and used during religious processions. Following its death, organisers have struggled to maintain the custom. The meeting explored the possibility of government intervention, including the potential purchase of an elephant.

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The issue is now under discussion with the Forest Department, Zoo officials, and wildlife authorities. The Waqf Board CEO has been directed to convene a meeting to find a permanent solution. Shabbir Ali reiterated the Congress Government’s commitment to rejuvenating Waqf properties and fulfilling promises made to the Muslim community. He said all pending projects would be completed with renewed urgency and transparency. (Maxim News)

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