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The debate over Secunderabad’s future has intensified as residents demand a separate municipal corporation to address long-pending infrastructure and connectivity issues. Local voices insist that only an independent corporation can ensure focused planning and growth for Secunderabad.

BRS leaders have stepped up pressure on the Congress government, warning of serious consequences if the demand for a separate Secunderabad Municipal Corporation is ignored. Residents are set to hold a peaceful rally on January 17, with BRS leaders vowing to escalate protests if the government fails to respond.

The GHMC has launched a special drive to remove unauthorised advertisements across Hyderabad. Several illegal hoardings and banners have already been dismantled. Officials say enforcement will continue in phases to ensure road safety and compliance with advertisement rules.

The GHMC will conduct a two-day citywide e-waste collection drive on January 12 and 13 across all 300 wards. Dedicated vehicles will collect discarded electronic items from homes and public areas for scientific recycling at authorised centres.

The GHMC removed 52 abandoned and scrap vehicles from roadsides across Greater Hyderabad during a special sanitation drive. The operation, covering 300 wards, also saw the transport of nearly 4,000 metric tonnes of waste over the last 11 days

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has issued uniform guidelines for processing and issuing Occupancy Certificates (OCs) to non-high-rise buildings constructed as per sanctioned plans, even after building permissions have lapsed. The guidelines are applicable only to non-high-rise buildings.

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has announced the continuation of its One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme for 2025–26, offering major relief to property tax defaulters. The initiative is aimed at easing financial burdens and encouraging timely clearance of property tax arrears.

GHMC Additional Commissioner Vinay Krishna Reddy inspected the ongoing flyover construction at Uppal Junction on Wednesday. He held discussions with senior civic officials, directing them to resolve land acquisition hurdles to expedite the project.

The Congress government in Telangana has announced plans to reorganise mandals, revenue divisions, and districts across the state. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy informed the Assembly that the restructuring, including a statewide reorganisation of districts, will be discussed in the Cabinet.

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan advised newly appointed Additional and Zonal Commissioners to develop a thorough understanding of departmental roles to ensure coordinated civic governance, during a one-day orientation programme held at the GHMC head office

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.

BRS announced protests on January 17 against the “unscientific division of Greater Hyderabad", accusing the government of harming Secunderabad’s identity, and making poorly planned administrative decisions

With their five-year tenure nearing completion, GHMC corporators are set to undertake an all-expenses-paid study tour to Sabarmati in Ahmedabad. The trip, planned in two phases, excludes BRS corporators but includes members from Congress, BJP and AIMIM.

The BRS has raised concerns over Hyderabad potentially being steered towards Union Territory status following the Congress government’s decision to merge 27 urban local bodies into the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC).

GHMC has made cashless payment mandatory for property tax, trade licence fee and vacant land tax across its jurisdiction. The move follows the merger of 27 Urban Local Bodies and aims to ensure uniform tax collection and promote digital transactions.

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.

BRS whip KP Vivekananda accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of treating Hyderabad with disdain, dismantling key urban projects, and neglecting the city since Congress came to power. He alleged indiscriminate demolitions under the Musi River rejuvenation plan and criticised the merger of 27 municipalities into GHMC without consultations.

The Telangana government on Tuesday announced the transfer of six IAS officers, including G Srijana, who was posted as Additional Commissioner of GHMC covering Kukatpally, Serilingampally and Qutbullapur zones.

The Forum for Good Governance has urged the Telangana government to stop the proposed study tour of 145 GHMC corporators, stating that their tenure ends by February 2026 and the tour would not benefit the people, calling it a waste of public money