Revanth Reddy's Brother Among 240 To Get Encroachment Notice, Telangana CM Vows Action 'Even Against Family'

HYDRAA Authorities have warned that failure to demolish the encroachments within the stipulated timeframe will result in forced demolitions.

Earlier, BRS cited that the property of the CM's brother was also located in the region and encroached lakes,

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The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has issued notices to over 240 property owners for unauthorized structures around Durgam Cheruvu Lake, located near Hyderabad’s Hitec City, a prominent IT hub. Among those served with notices is A. Tirupathi Reddy, brother of Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, who owns a property near the lake.

The crackdown targets structures built within the Full Tank Level (FTL) and buffer zones of various water bodies in and around Hyderabad. Several high-profile residents in the upscale neighborhoods surrounding Durgam Cheruvu, including areas like Nectars Colony, Docton Colony, Kavun Hills, and Amar Society, have been instructed to remove the encroachments within 30 days, according to a report on IANS. The notices, issued by the Rangareddy District Collector and Serilingampally Deputy Collector, cite violations under Section 23(1) of the Water, Land, and Trees Act (WALTA).

Authorities have warned that failure to demolish the encroachments within the stipulated timeframe will result in forced demolitions. The development has sparked concern among residents and businesses in the vicinity, which include politicians, senior bureaucrats, judges, prominent business figures, and celebrities.

 

Durgam Cheruvu, commonly known as Secret Lake, is a popular spot in Hyderabad's IT hub. Originally spanning over 100 acres, the lake has significantly shrunk over the years, primarily due to rampant construction activities that began in the mid-1990s with the development of the IT corridor.

The notice to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's brother, A Tirupathi Reddy, was issued just a day after the Chief Minister made a bold statement, pledging to take down all illegal constructions, regardless of ownership—even if they belong to him or his family.

"CM Revanth Reddy challenges KTR, vows to demolish illegal constructions, including his own or his family's," the Chief Minister declared.

Earlier, BRS cited that the property of the CM's brother was also located in the region and encroached lakes, as reported by Statesman.