HYDRAA razes illegal 5-storey building in Madhapur region

Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA) razed a five-storey building due its irregularities and obstruction towards traffic to 100 feet main road at the Ayyappa Society in Madhapur on Sunday.
The illegal building built on 684 square yards was brought down due to norms violation. It lacked parking facility and instead had a kitchen on the ground floor and no fire safety measures, HYDRAA said. The operation was conducted under the supervision of local police and DRF personnel for security.
 HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath said that complaints were received from residents about the unauthorised construction, which included a cellar, ground floor and five additional floors (making it a seven-storey building). Despite prior GHMC notices and a High Court order, the builder continued construction without adhering to regulations.
 “I inspected the building early in the morning and found that there was fecal matter or sewage flows on the road which was in compliance of the residents. Our demolitions will be strictly as per the already stated demolition policy. We will take up with the GHMC Commissioner regarding the upcoming or under construction illegal buildings in Ayyappa Society and take a decision in consultation with them, he added.
 The GHMC had issued a show cause notice on February 14, 2024. Additionally, the High Court declared the construction illegal and ordered its demolition on April 19, 2024.
Portions of the building were previously demolished on June 13, 2024, but construction resumed illegally, prompting further action, said officials of the HYDRAA.
Following a detailed review of notices and High Court orders, Commissioner Ranganath directed the immediate demolition of the structure.