Prajavani: Former Councillors and Ward Members Helped Encroachers Grab Land, Say Complaints

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) received 63 complaints during the latest Prajavani grievance meeting. Most of these complaints were about illegal changes to old layouts and the encroachment of plots, roads, and parks.

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Many people claimed that encroachers misused the influence of former municipal councillors and ward members to take over properties. They also said that despite filing complaints, local authorities failed to take action.

Major Encroachment Issues Reported

• AV Nagar-2: Residents complained of flooding after a wall was built over a blocked stormwater passage linked to Turkayamjal Lake.
• Pratap Singaram, Ghatkesar Mandal: A 390-plot layout from 1989, covering 25.17 acres, has been partially encroached. Residents said 88 plots were taken over, and one person used the Dharani portal to create a fake passbook for 6.14 acres. They also claimed that roads and parks in the area had been occupied.
• Boduppal: Members of the Devender Nagar Weaker Section Society requested HYDRAA to reclaim a 1,200-square-yard government plot meant for a school playground, which has now been encroached.
• Srirangapura Colony: Residents alleged that a former public representative took over 1,050 square yards of parkland in Ward 24 of Urukayanjal Municipality, Rangareddy District. They also said that a road connecting six colonies had been occupied, blocking access for residents.

HYDRAA Promises Action

After hearing the complaints, HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath assured residents that officials would visit the affected areas within two weeks to inspect the situation and take necessary action.

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