Revanth Reddy harshly criticized officials for their carelessness in granting permissions for gated communities and multi-story buildings under the Build Now program.
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) has been instructed by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to carry out a LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) assessment of the lakes, nalas, and other bodies of water under its control right away.
He claimed that only when thorough data is available can disagreements over building permits be avoided and encroachments stopped.
Officials are strictly warned about delays.
The chief minister harshly criticized officials for their carelessness in approving projects under the Build Now program, including gated communities and multi-story skyscrapers. Deliberate delays will not be accepted, he said.
Fire on the irrigation department
Revanth Reddy mentioned that the Irrigation Department officers had been the subject of multiple complaints about clearance blockage. He issued a warning that such behavior would not be tolerated.
Responsibility and Corrective Measures
The chief minister emphasized that accountability in government must be guaranteed and instructed the Municipal Administration Secretary to identify the people who were causing the delays and turn them over right away.
The importance of interdepartmental coordination
He directed GHMC, HYDRAA, and irrigation officials to hold frequent review sessions with HMDA in order to expedite clearances. According to him, processing applications in a timely and transparent manner is essential for urban development.
Commissioners from HMDA, GHMC, HYDRAA, and other senior officials attended the review meeting, which was hosted at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Telangana Secretariat.
