Telangana government restricts developmental activity within 100m from Musi, Esa rivers

Committee of officers from different planning wings of Municipal Administration and Urban Development formed to regulate unplanned development along the river banks

Hyderabad: The State government imposed fresh restrictions on development along the stretch of Musi and Esa rivers from Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar lakes to Korremula village near Outer Ring Road (ORR). A committee of officers from different planning wings of Municipal Administration and Urban Development has been appointed to regulate unplanned development along banks of Musi and Esa.

Though the orders were issued on March 29, 2025, they came to light on Wednesday and were circulated on social media.

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In the orders, Principal Secretary for Municipal Administration M Dana Kishore stated a comprehensive master plan for rejuvenation and redevelopment of the Musi and Esa rivers and their surrounding areas is under preparation. In the wake of unplanned development in areas along the river banks, the government decided not to permit developmental activities within the buffer zone of up to 50 metres from the river boundary across the entire stretch.

Similarly, the areas between 50 m and 100 m from river boundary will be subjected to development restriction. No new construction or building permission will be issued within this area until the comprehensive master plan is finalised. Any public infrastructure development taken up within 100 m from the river boundary, require prior approval from the Committee of Officers comprising officials from the Director of Town and City Planning, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority and Musi Riverfront Development Corporation Limited.