In response to complaints from locals regarding encroachments on lakes, HYDRAA Commissioner Ranganath conducted an on-site inspection on Wednesday.
He visited several lakes, including Nizam Talab Lake (Turak Cheruvu) in Nizampet, Medi Kunta Lake in Madhapur, Yee Dulakunta, Neknampur Lake in Narsingi, Vanam Cheruvu in Tellapur, Chellikunta and Mella Cheruvu. During the visit, several local residents lodged complaints about encroachments on the lakes.
The locals submitted petitions requesting the restoration of the lakes and provided details about their history. They also raised concerns that the beautification of the lakes, such as constructing fences around them, is being used as an excuse to encroach on the buffer zones.
Further complaints were made about sewage from gated communities flowing into the lakes, causing pollution.
In response, Commissioner Ranganath assured the locals that steps would be taken to prevent further encroachments on the lakes. He instructed officials to gather full details on the lakes and ensure that no encroachments occur.
He also assured the public that after a comprehensive review, necessary action would be taken to preserve the lakes and prevent encroachment.
7 booked for illegal water connections in ShamshabadThe Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has filed criminal cases against seven individuals for illegally obtaining water connections without proper authorisation. The accused, residents of Kumari Basti, Yadav Basti and Kappugadda areas under the Shamshabad section of O&M Division No. 18, were found to have two water connections each, one of which lacked necessary documentation. The individuals identified as B Ravi, B Krishna, B Kumar, B Anjaiah, Mahboobi, K Balaraj and T Bhaskar failed to provide valid certificates for one of their connections during a field inspection conducted by HMWSSB officials. HMWSSB has issued a stern warning to residents, stating that any unauthorised water or sewerage connections will result in criminal prosecution. Citizens are urged to report such illegal activities to the HMWSSB vigilance team at 9989998100 or 9989987135.
