Supreme Court Halts IT Park Development in Kancha Gachibowli Over Environmental Concerns
The court orders an environmental assessment and suspends all activities on the disputed 400-acre land, while police impose restrictions to maintain order.
- The Supreme Court has stayed all development activities in Kancha Gachibowli, citing environmental concerns and procedural lapses by the Telangana government.
- Police have restricted entry to the 400-acre area until April 16 to prevent unrest, following protests led by the University of Hyderabad Students’ Union
- The Central Empowered Committee has been directed to submit an environmental impact report by April 16, ahead of the next Supreme Court hearing.
- The Telangana government maintains the land is revenue land, while the University of Hyderabad disputes this, demanding clear demarcation and conservation of biodiversity.
- Protests began after tree felling and development equipment were spotted on-site, with students alleging the project prioritizes development over ecological preservation.
Hindustan Times 