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The GHMC will hold a special council meeting on Tuesday to seek corporators’ views on the newly formed 300 divisions. Suggestions and objections from the public have been received since the notification was issued by the MA&UD on December 9

Leaders and supporters of BRS, Congress and BJP staged protests at the GHMC head office in Hyderabad against the delimitation of 300 wards, alleging lack of transparency and demanding a review of the exercise by the government.

BRS legislators have alleged that the GHMC ward delimitation was done arbitrarily without public consultation after municipal mergers. Submitting a representation to the Commissioner, they demanded a review, corrections, and warned of legal action if statutory norms were violated

With only five days left to submit objections on the GHMC expansion notification, ward maps for the newly formed 300 divisions are yet to be uploaded. Residents say the absence of clear boundaries is hampering meaningful feedback, prompting assurances from the GHMC Commissioner.

The State government has increased the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation wards from 150 to 300 through GOMs 266. The move follows the merger of 27 Urban Local Bodies, based on a study by the Centre for Good Governance

GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan inspected Mallepally nala in Mehdipatnam on Monday and directed officials to speed up desilting and cleaning works to prevent waterlogging in surrounding areas during heavy rains

The GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan has appealed to eligible citizens in Hyderabad to register as voters under the Special Summary Revision 2025 by September 17. Forms 6, 7, and 8 are available online and through Booth Level Officers

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan and Police Commissioner CV Anand conducted inspections ahead of Ganesh idol immersions, ensuring safety measures and precautions. This includes reviewing ponds, security arrangements, and advising organizers on precautions due to ongoing rains

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan inspected several colonies in Hyderabad on Wednesday, reviewing sanitation drives and waste management measures. He instructed officials to prioritise cleanliness during the rainy season to prevent seasonal diseases and ordered strict monitoring of special sanitation programmes

GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan inspected the Nalgonda X Road–Owaisi Junction flyover project, urging faster construction and resolving land issues. The Rs 620 crore SRDP project aims to ease Hyderabad traffic, with completion targeted for March 2026. Drainage works in Dabirpura were also reviewed

Justice B Vijaysen Reddy asked GHMC to justify its order closing beef shops on August 15 and 16, after a petitioner challenged the directive as arbitrary, lacking legal basis or explanation

GHMC and police officials held a review meeting to ensure smooth Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations from August 27 to September 6, with focus on safety, road repairs, and quality infrastructure at pandals

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan conducted inspections of waterlogged areas in Hyderabad after heavy rain and urged citizens to avoid flooded zones. Officials were directed to coordinate with DRF and Traffic Police for relief work and safety measures

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan directed circle deputy commissioners to expedite issuing trade licenses for 3.5 lakh non-residential properties and ensure timely property tax collection. Zonal commissioners must submit weekly progress reports on licenses and tax targets.

The GHMC Commissioner, RV Karnan, held a meeting with Defence officials, including Brigadier SK Chetty, to expedite the transfer of Defence land for the construction of two key alternative roads connecting Safilguda Level Crossing to Entrenchment Road and RK Puram Road Over Bridge.

The GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan appeal comes in the wake of the Telangana Postal Department complaining about the postmen being frequently denied access or facing unwarranted restrictions while attempting to deliver postal articles in high-rise apartments, gated communities, and multi-storied buildings

Commissioner directed the officials to draw plans to remove water hyacinths in the water bodies, which causes water borne and vector diseases.

A total of 27 employees, including assistant city planners, town planning officers, town planning supervisors, and other staff working in the GHMC Town Planning wing, were part of the exercise.

GHMC Commissioner advised the officials to ensure that stray dogs do not enter the park.

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan visited flood-affected Santoshnagar in Hyderabad and directed officials to begin temporary relief measures and draft permanent plans to prevent flooding in low-lying areas. He was accompanied by Yakutpura MLA Jaffar Hussain Mehraj during the inspection.