BRS Impact: TSHRC orders immediate restoration of water, power, for Dalits in Hanamkonda

The State Human Rights Commission directed officials to restore water and electricity supply to Cherabanda Raju Nagar in Hanamkonda after complaints of illegal disconnection and caste-based discrimination. The Commission sought compliance reports and posted the matter for review on March 9

Hyderabad: After the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) approached the State Human Rights Commission on Thursday, orders were issued to the District Collector, Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation and TGNPDCL to immediately restore water and electricity supply to Cherabanda Raju Nagar, Hanamkonda, and refrain from coercive eviction measures.

About 30 Scheduled Caste residents of Cherabanda Raju Nagar also complained to the Commission on Thursday, alleging illegal disconnection of drinking water supply, threats of demolition and caste-based discrimination despite holding valid house site pattas.

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Accordingly, Commission Chairperson Justice Shameem Akther issued interim recommendations. Observing that such actions violate the constitutional guarantees of equality and the right to life with dignity, the Commission directed the District Collector, Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation and TGNPDCL to immediately restore water and electricity supply and refrain from coercive eviction measures.

The Commissioner of Police, Warangal, has been advised to prevent caste-based intimidation and ensure protection to the residents. The Chief Secretary and DGP, Telangana, were asked to monitor compliance. Reports from the concerned authorities have been sought and the matter was posted for compliance review on March 9.

The complaint of the victims was presented before the Commission by BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar, along with BRS former MLA D Vinay Bhaskar, BRS leader Gellu Srinivas Yadav and others.