The Telangana High Court has directed the GHMC to act on a complaint regarding an alleged encroachment in Tarnaka, stressing that demolition costs must be recovered from violators rather than the public exchequer. Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar emphasised that civic authorities have a statutory duty to enforce town planning laws.
Residents of Budavarampet village in Ramagiri mandal staged a protest against the demolition of houses by Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), alleging that the action was taken without prior notice.
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded a CBI inquiry into the demolition of houses in Joji Nagar, Vijayawada. He assured the affected families of legal support and promised resolution once YSRCP returns to power.