Hyderabad Metro Phase 1 Takeover: Telangana Govt to Acquire L&T Metro, 269 Acres Land to Come Under Control
Hyderabad Metro Phase 1 takeover by Telangana government gains pace as 269 acres of land and all assets from L&T Metro to be acquired by March 31.
The Hyderabad Metro Phase 1 takeover by Telangana government has gained momentum, with efforts underway to complete the acquisition from L&T Metro Hyderabad by March 31. Once finalized, all metro assets, including 269 acres of prime land, will come under full government control, marking a major shift in the city’s transport system.
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Metro Takeover Process Accelerated
Officials have intensified discussions to complete the Hyderabad Metro takeover deal:
- Meetings held with the Chief Secretary at Secretariat
- Follow-up discussions at Metro Rail Bhavan, Begumpet
- Target set to complete takeover by March 31
This move is expected to streamline operations and boost future metro expansion.
269 Acres of Land Under Metro Phase 1
During the initial construction of Hyderabad Metro Phase 1, the government had allotted:
- 212 acres for metro depots across three corridors
- 57 acres for parking and circulation areas
👉 Total land allocated: 269 acres
👉 Usable land as per agreement: 267 acres (due to 2-acre dispute)
This land was given to L&T Hyderabad Metro Limited for infrastructure and commercial use.
Key Land Utilization Details
The land has been utilized for major metro infrastructure:
- 104 acres – Uppal Metro Depot
- 96 acres – Miyapur Metro Depot
In addition, commercial developments were built at:
- Punjagutta
- Erramanzil
- Moosarambagh
- Madhapur – Hi-Tech City
- Raidurgam
A major commercial complex was also developed at Raidurgam, while other parcels were leased to private firms.
Rayadurg Land Sublease Worth ₹1200 Crore
A key highlight of the project:
- 15 acres in Rayadurgam given on long-term lease
- L&T reportedly raised around ₹1200 crore through sublease
- Lease duration estimated at around 50 years
- Private real estate companies are currently developing the land
Officials also noted that:
- Over 10 acres near Miyapur depot remain vacant
- Additional land near Ameerpet (Sarathi Studio) is still available
All Metro Assets to Transfer to Government
With the Hyderabad Metro Phase 1 acquisition, all assets will shift to government ownership:
- Land parcels
- Metro infrastructure
- Commercial properties
- Operational control
This includes both movable and immovable assets currently under L&T Metro.
What This Means for Hyderabad
The takeover is expected to bring major benefits:
- Faster Metro Phase 2 expansion
- Better public transport management
- Improved utilization of metro lands
- Increased government control over urban infrastructure
The Hyderabad Metro Phase 1 takeover by Telangana government, involving 269 acres of land and full asset transfer from L&T Metro, marks a crucial development for the city. With the deal expected to be completed by March 31, Hyderabad is set to witness a new phase of metro growth and infrastructure expansion.
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