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The GHMC intensified its footpath encroachment clearance drive across Hyderabad, carrying out demolitions in multiple zones. With police support, officials deployed earthmovers in key locations to reclaim pedestrian spaces and address long-standing encroachment issues across the city.

GHMC has announced a 5% rebate under its Early Bird Scheme for property tax payments for 2026–27. Taxpayers must clear all dues and pay the full annual amount in one transaction. Payments can be made online or at centres.

GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan urged taxpayers to clear outstanding property tax dues before the March 31 deadline under the One-Time Settlement scheme, which offers a 90 per cent waiver on interest. Payments will be accepted only through online platforms.

With the March 31 deadline approaching, GHMC has released the names of six major property tax defaulters with long-pending dues. The civic body urged property owners to clear dues through online platforms and avail the One-Time Settlement Scheme.

HMWSSB and GHMC officials inspected sewage-affected areas in Amberpet, Patel Nagar and Golnaka after residents faced hardships during the rainy season. Damage to drains during road widening works caused the problem, and officials reviewed possible solutions, including a new stormwater drain.

GHMC has seized several commercial establishments, including Katriya Hotel, Swarna Transport, and Shameem Sultana Cloth Mall, for unpaid property tax dues. The civic body has intensified enforcement as the March 31 deadline for the One-Time Settlement scheme approaches.

The GHMC has announced a 90 per cent rebate on pending property taxes under a one-time settlement scheme until March 31. Taxpayers can clear their dues through the GHMC website, MyGHMC app, Mee Seva centres, and Citizen Service Centres.

The GHMC has launched the MyCURE app and a WhatsApp service to allow residents to lodge complaints on civic issues like roads, sanitation, and drainage, while Malkajgiri MC also offers a WhatsApp facility for garbage and green waste complaints.

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan directed 100% collection of e-waste and bio-medical waste across Hyderabad, warning of strict action for violations. Special collection centres, ward-level drives, and retailer cooperation aim to strengthen scientific waste management under the 99-Day Action Plan.

Residents of Kalyan Nagar in Erragadda have expressed anger over a six-month delay in GHMC road works. Locals say unfinished cement-concrete roads have caused dust, debris and safety hazards, while officials claim the project is being executed in phases.

The GHMC organised an Indie puppy adoption mela at KBR Park in Banjara Hills on Valentine’s Day. Of the 50 vaccinated puppies available, 30 were adopted. Ministers and officials attended the event, promoting responsible pet ownership and reducing stray dogs.

Following the reorganisation of Hyderabad’s civic administration, the GHMC has been divided into 30 circles across six zones, while Cyberabad and Malkajgiri municipal corporations have been allotted 16 and 14 circles respectively, spread across three zones each.

With the GHMC council term ending, the State government has reorganised the civic body into three corporations GHMC, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri. MA&UD Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan was appointed Special Officer, while Commissioners were also named.

LED streetlights in several municipalities have gone defunct following the expiry of EESL maintenance contracts, triggering public complaints ahead of civic polls. Financial constraints, manpower shortages and pending government dues have worsened maintenance issues across urban local bodies.

Construction of three multi-level flyovers at key junctions in Hyderabad’s IT corridor is progressing quickly. The Rs 800-crore GHMC project aims to eliminate traffic signals and ease chronic congestion by May 2028.

The Indian Green Building Council and GHMC organised a stakeholder consultation in Hyderabad to discuss water discharge, waste and stormwater management. Officials and experts highlighted the need for integrated planning, flood resilience and sustainable infrastructure to build a water-secure city.

The GHMC has begun development and beautification works at Errakunta on NH 765 after a newspaper report highlighted poor road conditions. Workers were seen clearing weeds and sand from the divider to prepare the area for planting flowers and grass.

GHMC may be divided into three units in February 2026 after the current council term ends. Commissioner R V Karnan highlighted 2025 achievements, including sanitation awards, engineering works, property tax collection, stray dog removal, and upcoming AI-powered citizen services.

GHMC will conduct a sanitation drive across 300 Hyderabad wards from December 29 to January 31. The campaign includes cleaning roads, lakes, parks, and garbage-prone areas, promoting school composting, imposing fines, and removing scrap vehicles and public toilet debris.

The Hyderabad Water Board has launched a 100-day plan to improve groundwater levels by making rainwater harvesting mandatory across GHMC areas. Thousands of households using tanker water have been served notices, while officials aim to cut water shortages through conservation.