Overview
- During a review of HMDA’s BuildNow scheme, the Telangana chief minister warned officials against using permissions as a tool of harassment and demanded time-bound disposal of applications.
- He directed HMDA secretary K. Ilambarithi to identify officials accused of deliberately slowing clearances and to surrender them for action.
- The chief minister flagged mounting complaints against Irrigation Department personnel and said such conduct would not be tolerated.
- He ordered an immediate LIDAR survey of lakes, nalas, and other water bodies to create authoritative data that reduces disputes over encroachments and clearances.
- HMDA was told to hold regular coordination meetings with GHMC, HYDRAA, and Irrigation officials to fast-track approvals and ensure decisions are reviewed and issued promptly.