Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Telangana HC Orders Removal of HYDRAA Chief
The Telangana High Court ordered the removal of A.V. Ranganath from his position as the chief of HYDRAA.
The court was not happy with his apology in a contempt case and noted that he had 63 such cases.
The court told the state government to find a new person for the job.
The case involved a 40-acre parcel of land at Lothkunta, where HYDRAA officials were accused of entering the property and fencing it despite court orders.
The court also expressed concern over the officer's repeated failure to comply with judicial directions.
Telangana High Court ordered the removal of A.V. Ranganath as HYDRAA chief.
The court was dissatisfied with his apology in a contempt matter.
The officer faced 63 contempt cases, which the court found inappropriate.
The court instructed the state government to appoint a new officer.
The order was passed by Justice Anil Kumar Jukanti.
- Who
- A.V. Ranganath, Telangana High Court
- What
- Removal of HYDRAA Chief
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- Due to dissatisfaction with the officer's apology and the number of contempt cases.
Court's Decision
Officer's Position
Contempt Cases
Court's Decision
The court expressed dissatisfaction with the officer's apology and the number of contempt cases.
Officer's Position
The officer faced 63 contempt cases, which the court found inappropriate for a senior official.
- Officer Removed
- A.V. Ranganath
- Position
- HYDRAA Chief
- Court
- Telangana High Court
- Date of Order
- Monday
- Number of Contempt Cases
- 63
- Disputed Property
- 40-acre parcel of land at Lothkunta
- Private Construction Company
- Shanta Sriram Constructions
- Justice
- Anil Kumar Jukanti
Sources
Telangana HC orders Chief Secretary to replace HYDRAA Commissioner Ranganath
‘63 contempt cases’: Telangana High Court orders removal of powerful state govt agency chief
Telangana High Court orders removal of HYDRAA chief
Telangana HC orders removal of HYDRAA chief for repeat violations of court order, no apology
Land mafia misled courts: Hydraa chief Ranganath
