Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Secunderabad Cantonment Residents Demand Merger with GHMC
People living in Secunderabad Cantonment are asking for changes because they feel left behind.
They want to join the bigger city government, called GHMC, or have elections.
Right now, their area is run by old rules and no one has been elected for five years.
This makes it hard to get things fixed, like roads and lights.
They hope joining the city will make things better and faster.
The government is talking about it, but no final decision has been made yet.
The GHMC is also preparing a new budget, which will be bigger because it will include more areas.
Secunderabad Cantonment residents demand merger with GHMC or elections due to stalled development and outdated governance.
Residents face hardships under British-era laws with no elections held for five years.
Cantonment Vikas Manch seeks intervention to include the area in metropolitan planning and expedite merger proceedings.
Urban planners suggest integration could streamline administration but caution about transition challenges.
Final decision depends on discussions between the state and defence ministry, with pressure from Delhi High Court.
- Who
- Residents of Secunderabad Cantonment and local resident welfare associations
- What
- Demand for merger with GHMC or elections
- When
- Issue has gained urgency following Delhi High Court directive by March 11
- Where
- Secunderabad Cantonment, Hyderabad
- Why
- Due to stalled civic work, outdated regulations, and absence of an elected board
Residents and Urban Planners
Government and Defence Ministry
Merger with GHMC
Residents and Urban Planners
Residents and urban planners support the merger, arguing it will streamline administration and expedite development.
Government and Defence Ministry
The government and defence ministry are cautious, citing potential transition challenges and the need for discussions.
- Location
- Secunderabad Cantonment, Hyderabad
- Population Affected
- 4.5 lakh
- Last Elections
- 5 years ago
- Governance Issue
- British era laws
- Key Demand
- Merger with GHMC or elections
- GHMC Budget 2025-26
- Rs 8,440 crore
- Expected GHMC Budget 2026-27
- Significantly more due to merger of 27 ULBs
- Delimitation of Wards
- Draft notification to be issued this week, final notification by December 27