Archive · 13 Sep 2026
MLA Uncovers Illegal Water Diversions From Gajuladinne Pipeline
Dhone gets drinking water through a pipeline from the Gajuladinne Project.
The MLA inspected the pipeline on Saturday.
He found that some people were taking water from it without permission.
They were using the water on their farms.
This reduced the water available for homes in Dhone.
The MLA ordered officials to remove the illegal connections.
He also called for legal action against those responsible.
Officials will now patrol and inspect the pipeline more often.
Dhone MLA Kotla Jaya Surya Prakash Reddy inspected the Gajuladinne Project pipeline on Saturday.
The pipeline carries drinking water to Dhone through P. Kotakonda and Bandagattu.
Officials found unauthorized connections diverting public water to agricultural fields.
The MLA ordered officials to disconnect illegal links and pursue legal action.
Municipal, revenue, and police teams were directed to monitor the pipeline regularly.
- Who
- Dhone MLA Kotla Jaya Surya Prakash Reddy, municipal officials, and people allegedly diverting water.
- What
- Unauthorized connections were found diverting drinking water from the Gajuladinne Project pipeline to agricultural fields.
- When
- Saturday; authorities were instructed to continue regular monitoring.
- Where
- Along the pipeline between the Gajuladinne Project and Dhone town, including the P. Kotakonda and Bandagattu areas of Devanakonda mandal.
- Why
- The diversions reduced drinking-water availability for Dhone households and involved misuse of public infrastructure.
- Project
- Gajuladinne Project
- Destination
- Dhone town
- Inspection leader
- Dhone MLA Kotla Jaya Surya Prakash Reddy
- Unauthorized use
- Irrigation of agricultural fields
- Immediate order
- Disconnect all unauthorized pipeline connections
- Legal response
- Initiate strict legal action against those responsible
- Monitoring plan
- Regular patrols, inspections, and inter-departmental coordination