Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Illegal Buildings Persist in Hyderabad as Officials Promise Crackdown
A large building in Gachibowli collapsed and two workers died.
Another person was hurt by falling debris.
Residents say many other tall buildings were built without proper permission nearby.
They worry that digging and construction could damage their homes.
The article says officials had warned the builder and sealed the collapsed building.
However, construction reportedly started again.
Officials now plan to inspect similar buildings and demolish those without permission.
Residents want stronger action so people can live safely.
A seven-storey building collapsed in Gachibowli, killing two workers and injuring a nearby resident.
Residents say dozens of similar illegal buildings have been built on small plots in Anjaiahnagar.
Officials reportedly issued notices and sealed the collapsed structure, but construction allegedly resumed.
Illegal multi-storey buildings have also emerged in several Hyderabad neighborhoods and been converted into hostels.
HYDRAA and the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation announced inspections and possible demolitions of unauthorised buildings.
- Who
- Two workers were killed, a 25-year-old resident was injured, and residents and municipal officials are involved.
- What
- A seven-storey building collapsed amid concerns about widespread unauthorised construction.
- When
- The collapse occurred on Saturday; officials said a special inspection drive would follow.
- Where
- Anjaiahnagar in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, with similar concerns reported in other localities.
- Why
- Residents and officials attribute the danger to construction without permission, inadequate enforcement and excavation near homes and stormwater drains.
Residents and critics
Municipal officials
Enforcement record
Residents and critics
Residents and the report say illegal construction continued despite notices and inspections being neglected.
Municipal officials
Officials said notices had been issued and the collapsed building had been sealed, while acknowledging that work resumed illegally.
Public safety
Residents and critics
Residents argue that unauthorised buildings and excavation are endangering both hostel occupants and people in approved apartments.
Municipal officials
Officials said the structures pose serious risks and announced inspections, a special drive and demolitions where permissions are absent.
Accountability
Residents and critics
The report describes an alleged nexus involving politicians, builders and officials as a reason the construction continued.
Municipal officials
Officials presented the problem as one requiring coordinated action between HYDRAA and the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation.
- Incident
- A seven-storey building collapsed, killing two workers.
- Injury
- A 25-year-old man from Jayadarsini Residency was injured by debris.
- Construction scale
- Dozens of buildings reportedly exceed five storeys on plots of 50–60 square yards.
- Reported locations
- Hafeezpet, Kukatpally, Krishna Nagar, Ameerpet, Dilsukhnagar and Chikkadpally were also cited.
- Prior enforcement
- The collapsed building’s builder had received notices, and the structure had been sealed.
- Planned response
- HYDRAA and the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation said they would inspect unauthorised buildings and demolish those without permission.