Conducts events at Public Gardens TG govt violating HC orders, says Walkers Association

Rashmi Bhumireddy
The Members of Public Garden Walkers Association alleged that the Telangana government is violating the High Court orders to refrain from the use of Public Gardens as an office space. Instead, the government is busy organising functions which damage historical monuments and the green spaces of the garden.
The walkers pointed out that the central lawn has been repeatedly dug up to accommodate tents for dignitaries such as judges, military officers and politicians, damaging not only the landscape but also the dignity of the surrounding historical sites, which include Jubilee Hall, Jawahar Bal Bhawan, Health Museum, Indira Priyadarshini Auditorium, Lalitha Kala Thoranum and the YSR Archaeological Museum, all of which are affected by these events. However, these activities are not new as it has been happening since the previous government. It has been a week that the order has been issued by the Telangana High Court, yet no action has been taken to maintain the garden.
Mohammed Abid Ali, social activist said, “It is very surprising to see despite the High Court orders, the government has repeatedly violated the norms. At present, the Public Gardens is being decked up for the upcoming function Praja Palana Dinotsawam, to be held on Tuesday.  Walkers are facing hardship to walk in the park as it has been cordoned off for the function. . Also, some major landmarks that are situated in the park will be affected.”
“Public Gardens, also known as Bagh-e-Aam, was built in 1846 during the period of the Nizams and is one of oldest gardens in the city. However, no effort has been made for its up keep for more than a decade. Despite the High Court’s directive to refrain from using the Public Gardens as office space, the government violates the orders by damaging the environment and heritage buildings, said Sarwar Pasha, a daily morning walker.