HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath said the contempt cases against him arose from action taken against alleged land encroachers. Responding to the Telangana High Court's observations, he alleged that courts had been misled with false information and reaffirmed his faith in the judiciary.
The Telangana High Court requested the Chief Secretary to remove HYDRAA Commissioner A V Ranganath, observing that an officer facing 63 contempt cases could not continue in office. The Court made the observation while hearing contempt petitions related to disputed land in Medchal-Malkajgiri.
The Telangana High Court directed the Chief Secretary to immediately replace HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath after an affidavit containing an apology was not filed by the stipulated deadline. The direction came during the hearing of a land dispute case related to Lothkunta.
The Telangana High Court imposed a Rs 50,000 cost on the HYDRAA Commissioner for repeatedly failing to file counter affidavits in writ petitions concerning disputed land in Yousufguda. The court linked acceptance of HYDRAA's counter affidavit to compliance with the order
The personal security officer of the HYDRAA Commissioner allegedly attempted suicide by shooting himself with his service pistol at his Hayathnagar residence in Hyderabad. Police said the officer was depressed due to financial losses linked to betting and gaming apps.
Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Protection Agency (Hydraa) will use drones to monitor and prevent illegal encroachments on government lands. Authorities are reclaiming occupied lands, erecting fences and notices, and cracking down on illegal sheds and rental activities
Hydraa launched massive search operations in Musheerabad and Asif Nagar after three people were washed away in nalas during Sunday’s heavy rains. Commissioner AV Ranganath cited encroachments as the main cause
Ninety-three retired army marshals protested at Hyderabad’s Hydraa office against a salary cut from Rs 27,000 to Rs 22,750. Officials promised to review salaries after studying other states’ pay scales
Ranganath visited Prakashnagar Nala and directed the GHMC officials to make efforts to prevent the areas in Prakash Nagar and near the Metro Station from being inundated.
The State government released Rs.50 crore to Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) towards establishment of offices, purchase of vehicles and payments of bills related to demolitions and others.
The Telangana High Court summoned HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath and other officials for allegedly violating court order during a demolition drive.
Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA) Commissioner AV Ranganath made a surprise visit to Musheerabad constituency on Wednesday evening to look into the complaints of encroachment.
