Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Telangana CM backs HYDRAA despite court order
The Chief Minister of Telangana, A. Revanth Reddy, has expressed strong support for the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) despite a court order directing the replacement of its commissioner, A.V. Ranganath.
The High Court issued this order due to multiple contempt cases against Ranganath for flouting court orders.
Revanth Reddy claims that HYDRAA is essential for protecting government lands and water bodies, and that the contempt cases are filed by encroachers to mislead the court.
The agency has reportedly reclaimed 3,315 acres of land worth Rs 1.5 lakh crore and restored various water bodies.
The Chief Minister also mentioned that the government respects the judiciary and will review the court order.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy supports HYDRAA despite court orders for the replacement of its commissioner.
The High Court directed the replacement of HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath due to multiple contempt cases.
Revanth Reddy claims HYDRAA is crucial for protecting government lands and water bodies.
HYDRAA has reclaimed 3,315 acres of land worth Rs 1.5 lakh crore and restored water bodies.
The Chief Minister alleges that contempt cases against Ranganath are filed by encroachers to mislead the court.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath
- What
- Telangana government's support for HYDRAA despite court orders for the replacement of its commissioner
- When
- Tuesday (following a Monday court order)
- Where
- New Delhi and Hyderabad, Telangana
- Why
- To protect government lands and water bodies, and in response to judicial directives
Government Support
Judicial Directive
HYDRAA's Role
Government Support
HYDRAA is a crucial agency for protecting government lands and water bodies, and its work should continue without interruption.
Judicial Directive
HYDRAA has repeatedly flouted court orders, necessitating the replacement of its commissioner to ensure compliance with judicial directives.
Contempt Cases
Government Support
The contempt cases against HYDRAA Commissioner are filed by encroachers and land grabbers to mislead the court and hinder the agency's work.
Judicial Directive
The High Court has noted 63 contempt cases pending against the HYDRAA Commissioner, indicating a pattern of disregard for judicial authority.
- HYDRAA
- Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency
- Chief Minister
- A. Revanth Reddy
- HYDRAA Commissioner
- A.V. Ranganath
- Land Reclaimed
- 3,315 acres
- Value of Land Protected
- Rs 1.5 lakh crore
- Contempt Cases
- 63
