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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed Telangana government departments to strengthen revenue mobilisation, prevent leakages and prepare a realistic budget focused on pending projects. He also stressed land acquisition, asset monetisation and greater use of AI to improve governance and fund utilisation

HMDA generated around Rs 120 crore through the Phase III e-auction of residential plots in Medipally Layout. Sixty-three of the 68 plots on offer were sold, with the highest bid touching Rs 80,000 per square yard amid strong buyer interest

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority conducted a pre-bid meeting for the proposed Mokila Layout, attracting more than 150 prospective bidders. Officials explained key project features, planning aspects and development works ahead of the e-auction scheduled for June 29 and 30

Facing fiscal constraints and slowing growth in traditional revenue sources, the Telangana government is intensifying land monetisation, land pooling and urban development initiatives. Authorities are identifying additional land parcels for auction and prioritising projects such as HILT to mobilise resources

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority has rescheduled the Hakeempet land auction to July 2 due to administrative reasons. The pre-bid meeting, originally planned earlier, will now be held on June 19 as per the revised auction schedule.

An RTI response from the Airports Authority of India has contradicted Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s statement that work on the proposed Begumpet airport underpass was underway, clarifying that the proposal is still pending approval with AAI headquarters in New Delhi

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has accused Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy of misusing his office to advance private real estate interests, alleging coercion, demolition, and manipulation of land records in Vattinagulapally. He detailed a case involving Satish and Pallavi Shah, whose ownership of 27 acres was upheld by multiple surveys and the High Court.

The HMDA announced Rs 4 lakh crore infrastructure projects for Hyderabad Metropolitan Area up to 2050, covering roads, bridges, skywalks, elevated roads, and RoBs/RuBs. A workshop on the Comprehensive Mobility Plan discussed additional metro and MMTS networks.

The iconic Trimulgherry football ground in Secunderabad Cantonment has been closed due to the construction of a compound wall as part of the proposed elevated corridor project. The closure has disrupted decades-old routines of football players, children, and morning walkers.

Fresh notices issued by the Special Deputy Collector for land acquisition along the proposed elevated corridor from Gymkhana Grounds to Shamirpet ORR have caused confusion among property owners. The notices sought extensive personal and property details for a socio-economic survey to compute compensation.

A fresh survey for two elevated corridors through cantonment areas has revealed the need for 2.68 acres of additional Defence land. The variation will require HMDA to pay Rs 13 crore more to the Secunderabad Cantonment Board

The Secunderabad Cantonment Board has cleared a four-lane Y-shaped flyover at Rasoolpura junction by issuing a NoC to the GHMC. The Rs 150 crore project aims to ease chronic traffic congestion at one of Hyderabad’s busiest junctions.

HMDA has proposed widening the pipeline road from MGIT to Manikonda with a 6-lane carriageway, sanctioned at Rs 110 crore. A second project will widen the ORR left carriageway from Nanakramguda to Gachibowli, aimed at easing congestion near flyover approaches.

Hyderabad’s Mehdipatnam skywalk, over 90% complete, is set to open by March 2026. The 390-metre steel and glass pedestrian bridge will ease traffic, feature 13 elevators, LED lights, coffee shops, and accommodate 30,000 daily pedestrians.

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a supplementary prosecution complaint against former directors of Sahiti Infratec Ventures India Private Limited in a money laundering case, alleging that over 700 homebuyers were cheated of nearly Rs 360 crore through stalled housing projects

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu denied plans to divide GHMC, clarifying expansion instead. He criticized BRS members for skipping Assembly and making objections outside, urging the Speaker to address their behavior

The Telangana government has no immediate plan to trifurcate the GHMC, Legislative Affairs Minister D Sridhar Babu told the Assembly. He said GHMC has not taken fresh loans in a year, while HMDA is seeking Rs 5,000 crore in new funding.

Property owners along the proposed SCB elevated corridor in Hyderabad have demanded compensation at five times the market value, citing heavy losses due to HMDA’s plan to widen the road from 100 to 200 feet.

Malkajgiri MLA Marri Rajasekhar Reddy met HMDA Commissioner Sarfaraz Ahmed and CPO Ravinder Reddy in Hyderabad, submitting a representation to de‑notify colonies affected by the HMDA Master Plan. He argued it was unfair to trouble residents who have lived in these areas for decades.

The HMDA is bracing for a potential revenue loss following the proposed merger of 27 Urban Local Bodies into the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). The merger will transfer sanctioning powers for multi-storeyed buildings within ORR limits to GHMC, reducing HMDA’s income from permit fees.