Overview
- K.T. Rama Rao argues that land acquired for Hyderabad Pharma City cannot legally be diverted to a real estate-driven Future City under the 2013 Act.
- He accused the state government of squandering hundreds of crores on public relations and betraying farmers who sacrificed their land.
- Telangana officials have admitted that the Future City proposal faces significant legal challenges and may trigger judicial or administrative review.
- The government established the Bharat Future City Development Authority in March to oversee the creation of a sustainable, smart metropolis.
- The envisioned 1.8 lakh-acre project would include AI, pharma, sports and clean-energy zones, but its implementation remains uncertain amid looming legal hurdles.