HYDRAA Prajavani receives 36 complaints over illegal borewells, lake encroachments and road occupations

Several residents complained that illegal borewells were continuing to operate near water bodies, with some individuals allegedly extracting water through private tankers and selling it during night hours. They claimed that excessive extraction was affecting the availability of water for households in the surrounding localities and urged HYDRAA to remove the unauthorised borewells.

Road encroachments and illegal constructions were among the other major concerns raised. Residents of Kousar Colony near Film Nagar Lake complained that unauthorised structures were coming up along a 30-foot road, restricting access. They appealed to HYDRAA to remove the encroachments and restore the road for public use.

Another complaint concerned 2.38 acres of government land in Survey No. 23 of Khajaguda village in Serilingampally mandal. Residents alleged that the land was being encroached upon through the construction of compound walls.

Residents of Sri Lakshmi Nagar Colony in Miyapur complained of extensive encroachments around Nayanamma Kunta Lake and urged HYDRAA to intervene immediately, erect fencing and protect the water body.

In Bapu Hills Colony of Neknampur village, Survey No. 31, residents alleged that roads had been encroached upon for the construction of houses and commercial establishments.

A safety concern was also raised by residents of Gayatri Hills Colony in Boduppal village of Medchal-Malkajgiri district. They complained about a firecracker shop and storage point operating in the middle of a residential area.

Residents of Thummalakunta Lake in Keesara mandal alleged that large quantities of water were being extracted through borewells and sold commercially. They also complained of encroachments within the lake's Full Tank Level (FTL) limits and sought immediate intervention to protect the water body.

HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath examined the 36 complaints received during the Prajavani programme and assigned responsibility for addressing them to the concerned officials.