Encroachments in unauthorised Hyderabad layouts trigger 41 complaints

Hyderabad: Residents across several areas have complained that roads and parks in unauthorised layouts are being encroached upon. Roads meant to be 60 feet wide are shrinking due to encroachments on both sides.

Complainants told the Hydraa Prajavani programme that makeshift shops are occupying public spaces, and traders are turning violent when asked to vacate. Citizens urged that plots in layouts approved by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) or Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) be preferred, as these ensure proper roads and parks.

Hydraa Commissioner A.V. Ranganath advised citizens against purchasing plots in unauthorised layouts and directed officials to resolve all complaints promptly.

41 complaints received during Prajavani programme

A total of 41 complaints were lodged during Monday’s Hydraa Prajavani, most of them related to road and park encroachments. The Commissioner reviewed the petitions and assigned follow-up responsibility to respective officials.

Major cases reported

Madhapur: Residents of Ayyappa Society alleged that the 60-foot main road has been occupied by makeshift tin sheds and commercial outlets. They said the High Court had earlier ordered the removal of these structures, but the encroachers returned. Complainants alleged that those refusing to vacate are threatening residents and demanding ₹40 lakh to clear the way.

Bollaram: Locals from Enrich area, survey number 83, demanded action to protect the Warakunta lake from encroachments.

Nizampet: Residents complained that government land in survey number 233/15 under Bachupally mandal is being illegally occupied.

Jawaharnagar: A complainant said local residents had encroached upon his late father’s land, which had been allotted when his father served in the Army.

Burampet: Residents alleged that a one-kilometre stretch of road built across government land in survey number 166/3 is being used to promote nearby ventures.

Hayathnagar: Adityanagar Residents Welfare Association complained that two link roads between Adityanagar and Balajinagar, along with a park site, have been encroached upon.

Saipriya Nagar, Medipally: Locals said a park area measuring 2,000 square yards in a 2,500-plot layout has been converted into plots and sold.