Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy has directed officials to create separate rainwater and drainage lines to prevent pollution and overflow, while also stressing waste management, timely garbage collection and removal of construction debris.
The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC) has introduced an Early Bird discount scheme, offering a 5% rebate on property tax payments made before April 30 for the fiscal year 2026–27. Commissioner Vinay Krishna Reddy clarified that the discount applies only to current dues, excluding arrears and interest.
The three major civic bodies of Hyderabad – GHMC, CMC and MMC – together collected Rs 2,558 crore in property tax for the 2025-26 financial year. Within GHMC, Khairatabad Zone emerged as the highest contributor.
After the recent trifurcation, Cyberabad Municipal Corporation recorded the highest property tax collection in 2025–26, surpassing GHMC and MMC. However, GHMC led collections under the One-Time Scheme, highlighting shifting revenue patterns among Hyderabad’s civic bodies.
BRS leader Manne Krishank opposed Minister D Sridhar Babu’s proposal to merge Secunderabad Cantonment Board with Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation, demanding its withdrawal. He cited public support for a GHMC merger, calling the move undemocratic and urging transparent consultation with residents.
Empanelled civil contractors have warned GHMC, CMC and MMC officials that they will stop ongoing works if their pending bills are not cleared by March 21. Contractors say they are facing financial strain due to unpaid dues and delays in processing bills.
Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has launched a WhatsApp facility to allow citizens to register complaints related to garbage, green waste and overflowing bins. Residents can send photos and location details to the designated number for quick action by civic officials.
The first standing committee meeting following the trifurcation of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) was chaired by Special Officer Jayesh Ranjan with commissioners of the newly formed Cyberabad, Malkajgiri and Greater Hyderabad Corporations.
The Metropolitan Area & Urban Development Department has reorganised the GHMC into three separate municipal corporations. Orders were issued early Wednesday, following which Jayesh Ranjan assumed charge as Special Officer for all three.
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.
