Hyderabad Demolitions Row: HYDRAA Clarifies It Is Not Behind Footpath Removal, Blames Social Media Misinformation
HYDRAA clarifies it is not responsible for footpath demolitions in Hyderabad; GHMC, CMC, MMC acting under High Court orders.
In a key clarification amid rising confusion, HYDRAA stated that not all demolitions in Hyderabad are carried out by it and urged the public not to blame it for footpath encroachment removals. The agency clarified that municipal corporations like GHMC, CMC, and MMC are removing footpath encroachments as per High Court orders, while HYDRAA focuses on large-scale illegal land encroachments. The clarification comes amid ongoing misinformation and the situation remains active.
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HYDRAA Rejects Allegations on Demolitions in Hyderabad
HYDRAA strongly condemned the ongoing misinformation on social media that attributes every demolition activity in the city to it.
Officials stated that:
- Social media posts and videos are being circulated without proper awareness
- Individuals involved in encroachments are using such content to spread false propaganda against HYDRAA
- There is a systematic attempt to mislead the public by linking all demolitions to HYDRAA
HYDRAA urged social media representatives to verify facts before sharing such content.
Municipal Corporations Removing Footpath Encroachments
HYDRAA clarified that footpath encroachments in Hyderabad are not being removed by it.
Instead, the removal is being carried out by:
- Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation
- Cantonment Municipal Corporation
- Municipal Corporation
These actions are being conducted as per High Court orders, and large-scale operations are underway across the city, including the Old City.
HYDRAA’s Role: Large-Scale Land Protection and Anti-Encroachment Drives
HYDRAA emphasized that its operations are focused on:
- Removing encroachments by influential individuals and land grabbers
- Protecting government land (public property) spanning hundreds and thousands of acres
- Clearing encroachments on:
- Lakes
- Nalas (drainage channels)
- Roads
- Parks
The agency stated that it takes action on government land encroachments based on requests from revenue officials.
Focus on Lake Restoration and Flood Prevention
HYDRAA is currently engaged in restoring the chain of lakes in Hyderabad.
Officials said the main objectives include:
- Preventing floods during the rainy season
- Ensuring proper drainage systems
- Promoting environmentally friendly urban development
Appeal to Public Against Misinformation
HYDRAA requested the public to understand the difference between municipal actions and its own operations.
It reiterated that:
- Not all demolitions should be attributed to HYDRAA
- Awareness is needed to prevent the spread of misinformation
The Hyderabad demolitions clarification by HYDRAA makes it clear that footpath encroachment removals are being carried out by municipal bodies like GHMC, CMC, and MMC under High Court orders, not by HYDRAA. While misinformation continues on social media, HYDRAA remains focused on large-scale land protection, lake restoration, and flood prevention efforts across the city.
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