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The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has secured around 11 acres of government and public-use land in Hyderabad, valued at nearly INR 1,650 crore, following multiple encroachment complaints. The land parcels are located in Kondapur and Pragathi Nagar and were originally reserved for civic amenities such as a public park, cremation ground, and dumping yard. Authorities removed temporary structures, verified land ownership records, and fenced the areas to prevent further misuse. The action is part of ongoing efforts to protect public land and ensure proper urban planning.
The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has secured nearly 11 acres of government and public-use land across Hyderabad after complaints of encroachments were raised by residents. The total value of the land is estimated at around INR 1,650 crore, making it a significant recovery in terms of urban land protection. Advertisement
The action was carried out in Kondapur and Pragathi Nagar, where land meant for public infrastructure and civic amenities had reportedly been occupied illegally. Officials conducted joint inspections along with revenue authorities and the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) to verify land records and confirm the original purpose of the parcels before taking enforcement action.
In Kondapur, about two acres of land within Central Park Colony were found to be encroached upon. This land had been earmarked for a public park as part of the approved layout developed in 1998. Residents had raised repeated complaints regarding illegal occupation and pressure from encroachers over time. After verification of layout approvals and land records, authorities confirmed its status as park land. Temporary structures on the site were removed, and the land was fenced. Signboards have also been installed to clearly indicate its designated use and prevent future encroachments.
In Pragathi Nagar, a larger parcel of around nine acres near Ambir Lake was secured. This includes five acres allocated for a cremation ground and four acres meant for a dumping yard. Officials confirmed that these lands were reserved strictly for public utility purposes. After clearing any unauthorised occupation, the entire stretch was fenced and marked to ensure that it remains protected and is used only for its intended civic functions.
Officials stated that the action followed multiple complaints received through public grievance channels. Based on these inputs, field inspections were carried out and coordination with different departments helped establish ownership and usage status before action was taken. This step-wise verification process was important to avoid disputes and ensure legal clarity during enforcement.
HYDRAA, which was set up in 2024, has been actively focusing on protecting government land, lakes, and open spaces from encroachments. In recent months, the agency has taken up similar drives across the city, especially in fast-developing areas where pressure on land is increasing. The approach typically includes verification of records, removal of illegal structures, and installation of fencing and signage to prevent re-encroachment.
The latest action reflects a broader effort by city authorities to safeguard land meant for public infrastructure, particularly as Hyderabad continues to expand rapidly. Protecting such spaces is important to ensure that planned civic amenities are available to residents and are not lost to unauthorised development.
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