GHMC commissioner RV Karnan has ordered a major reshuffle of engineering staff to ensure effective implementation of works across 12 zones and 300 wards. The Commissioner directed all officers to take charge of their new posts immediately.
The Telangana government finalized the boundaries of 300 GHMC wards on December 25, completing the merger of 27 Urban Local Bodies. Zonal Commissioners assumed charge of 12 zones, 60 circles, and 300 wards to oversee administration and GHMC orders
The Telangana HC heard writ petitions challenging the ongoing delimitation exercise, with petitioners alleging arbitrary ward mergers, violation of decentralisation principles, and lack of transparency. Senior counsel argued the process undermines local self-governance and meaningful public objections
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 GHMC received 40 complaints on the first day regarding boundaries of the newly notified 300 wards. Officials said all inputs will be reviewed to ensure transparency. Boundary details are displayed across GHMC offices and on its website. Several ULBs were recently merged
