Telangana High Court Orders Inquiry into Officials Over Illegal Construction at Salkam Cheruvu
HC orders inquiry on ‘erring officers’ who did not act against illegal structures at Salkam cheruvu
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The Telangana High Court has ordered an inquiry into officials who failed to act against illegal construction at the Barrister Fatima Owaisi Education Campus in Bandlaguda, located within the Full Tank Level/buffer zone of Salkam Cheruvu. A report is due by July 7, 2026.
- 01Telangana High Court mandates inquiry into officials' inaction on illegal construction.
- 02Construction occurred within the Full Tank Level/buffer zone of Salkam Cheruvu.
- 03Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar is overseeing the inquiry.
- 04A report from various government bodies is required by July 7, 2026.
- 05The School Education department must ensure minimal disruption for affected students.
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Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar of the Telangana High Court has ordered the state government to investigate officials who failed to act against the illegal construction of the Barrister Fatima Owaisi Education Campus in Bandlaguda, situated within the Full Tank Level/buffer zone of Salkam Cheruvu. The court's directive requires the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), and the Municipal Administration and Urban Development department to submit a comprehensive report by July 7, 2026. The inquiry aims to determine how these officials allowed the construction to proceed in a protected area. Additionally, the School Education department has been instructed to ensure that students attending the Barrister Fatima Owaisi Educational Campus and other institutions under the Salar-e-Millat Education Trust are not adversely affected by the ongoing legal proceedings.
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The inquiry could lead to accountability for officials and ensure compliance with environmental regulations, potentially impacting future construction projects in sensitive areas.
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