Archive · 22 Nov 2025
SCB Blocks Inactive Leases, Addresses Civic Gaps
The Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) decided to stop renewing or waiving long-expired leases that don't benefit the public.
They also discussed and addressed various civic issues affecting the cantonment, such as staff shortages at a hospital, pending road projects, and illegal constructions.
The board aims to make better use of its limited land and ensure quick problem resolution for residents.
Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) decided to stop renewing or waiving long-expired leases that don't generate revenue or public service
Board prioritized land use for hospitals, schools, old-age homes, and parks due to shrinking space and low revenue
Civic issues discussed included staff shortages at Bolaram hospital, pending road overbridge project, and entrenchment issues on RK and Wellington roads
MLA Sriganesh Narayanan proposed municipal teams to accompany him during area visits for quick problem resolution
Illegal constructions and hoardings were raised as concerns, affecting board's income and residents' access to justice
- Who
- Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) members, including President Brigadier S. Rajeev, CEO Arvind Kumar Dwivedi, and MLA Sriganesh Narayanan
- What
- Discussed and decided on land use policy, civic issues, and problem resolution methods
- When
- During an ordinary board meeting on Saturday
- Where
- Secunderabad Cantonment Board headquarters
- Why
- To better manage limited land resources, address civic problems, and improve public service
Land Conservationists
Land Lease Holders
Land Use
Land Conservationists
Prioritize land for public services like hospitals and schools
Land Lease Holders
Allow long-expired leases for institutions that once provided community work
- Board President
- Brigadier S. Rajeev
- Cantonment Area
- Secunderabad Cantonment
- Meeting Date
- Saturday
- Major Civic Issues
- Staff shortages at Bolaram hospital, road overbridge project, entrenchment issues on RK and Wellington roads, illegal constructions