Archive · 23 Jul 2026
HC Directs Affidavit on Pigeon Feeding Regulation
The Telangana High Court has asked the state government and local authorities to explain what they are doing to control pigeon feeding in Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
A man named Dr Radheshyam Tapadia filed a complaint saying that feeding pigeons everywhere is causing health and environmental problems.
The court wants to know what steps have been taken to stop this issue.
The next hearing is on August 25, 2026.
Telangana High Court seeks affidavit from state government and civic authorities on pigeon feeding regulation.
PIL filed by Dr Radheshyam Tapadia alleging public health and environmental concerns due to unchecked pigeon feeding.
Court directed authorities to submit details of measures taken to curb pigeon feeding.
Petitioner's counsels argue that no action has been taken despite representations to authorities.
Next hearing scheduled for August 25, 2026.
- Who
- Telangana High Court, Dr Radheshyam Tapadia, State government, GHMC
- What
- Hearing on PIL regarding regulation of pigeon feeding
- When
- Next hearing on August 25, 2026
- Where
- Hyderabad and Secunderabad
- Why
- To address public health and environmental concerns due to unchecked pigeon feeding
Petitioner's Concerns
Government's Response
Public Health and Environmental Impact
Petitioner's Concerns
Unchecked pigeon feeding leads to sanitation, environmental, and public health issues.
Government's Response
No official response or action taken yet.
Regulatory Measures
Petitioner's Concerns
State government and GHMC have failed to exercise their powers under Section 115(20) of the GHMC Act.
Government's Response
No steps taken to curb pigeon feeding as per the petitioner's representation.
- Court
- Telangana High Court
- Petitioner
- Dr Radheshyam Tapadia
- Respondents
- State government, GHMC, health and medical department, animal husbandry, city commissioner of police
- Next Hearing Date
- August 25, 2026
- Relevant Laws
- Section 115(20) of the GHMC Act, Section 2 of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897