Musi project notices trigger concern among Hyderabad residents

Telangana government issues notices for houses under the Musi rejuvenation project

Residents face uncertainty over eviction notices

Residents living along the Musi river catchment area have expressed concern over the ongoing Musi rejuvenation project taken up by the Congress government. People in several colonies say they are living in uncertainty, unsure when officials may mark their houses or issue eviction notices.

Many families said they had purchased land with savings and bank loans and constructed houses with the required permissions. With their properties now included in the latest notification, they fear losing their homes and long-term investments.

Buffer zone markings affect multiple colonies

As part of the Rs 7,000 crore Gandhi Sarovar project, authorities have begun identifying restricted zones, riverbeds, and buffer areas from Himayatsagar to Bapughat. Officials stated that constructions within 500 meters of the Himayatsagar reservoir and within 50 meters of the Musi riverbed fall under the notified zones.

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In areas such as Himayatsagar, Kismatpur, Hyder Shahkot, and Gandhanguda, markings have been carried out in 15 colonies. These include Shivapuri Colony, Dattatreya Nagar, Vigneshwara Nagar, Dream Valley, Carnival Colony, PG Colony, Vishal Nagar, Fort View Apartments, Kendriya Vihar, Sairam Nagar, Madhu Park Ridge, Hyder Enclave, Officers Colony, Richmond Villas, and Mephil Town.

Around 1,500 houses were identified in the notification

According to the notification, nearly 1,500 houses fall within the buffer zone limits. Authorities have listed survey numbers covering both vacant plots and constructed properties, asking residents to raise objections if any.

Residents pointed out that all these colonies were developed as per HMDA norms and had received government approvals. They also stated that taxes were regularly paid and constructions were carried out on patta lands.

Himayatsagar village raises historical concerns

In Himayatsagar village, several survey numbers between 40 and 48 have been included in the notification. Officials stated that these properties fall within the 500-meter prohibited zone of the reservoir.

Villagers said the settlement dates back over a century to the time when the reservoir was constructed under the Nizam government. They said workers involved in the construction were allotted land, and successive governments later issued pattas in 2003, 2010, and 2013.

Questions over past approvals and current action

Residents questioned how land classified as prohibited was granted pattas by previous governments, including the Congress administration. They also noted that plots were allotted in the same zone to those displaced by the Outer Ring Road project.

Villagers said the current move contradicts earlier government decisions and creates confusion about legal ownership. They demanded clarity on policy changes and protection of their homes.

Appeal for reconsideration

Former sarpanch Anjaneyulu said families have been living in the village for generations and urged the government not to displace them. He stated that while the development of the Musi River is important, it should not come at the cost of established residential areas.

Residents across affected colonies have appealed to the government to review the notification and ensure that their homes are not demolished as part of the project.