Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Manikonda Residents Seek HYDRAA Action Against Alleged Land Encroachment
Residents in Manikonda are worried that some people may try to take over protected land.
The land is in Tirumala Hills and Venkateswara Colony.
A group of residents met the head of HYDRAA to report the problem.
They asked officials to keep the land safe.
The HYDRAA commissioner said inspectors would visit the sites.
The residents also want to build a park there.
The proposed park would cover 6,054 square yards.
HYDRAA said it would examine the park proposal.
Manikonda residents alleged that individuals were attempting to enter and encroach on protected lands in Tirumala Hills and Venkateswara Colony.
A residents’ delegation led by Arvapalli Vamshi met HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath to raise the concerns.
Ranganath assured the delegation that efforts would be made to protect the lands and directed senior inspectors to inspect the sites.
Residents requested HYDRAA’s support to develop a park on 6,054 square yards of the protected land.
HYDRAA said the park proposal would be examined, according to Vamshi.
- Who
- Residents of Manikonda, represented by the Federation of All Colonies RWAs of Manikonda, and HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath.
- What
- Residents reported an alleged attempt to encroach on previously protected lands and requested continued protection and support for a park.
- When
- The report does not specify when the delegation met the commissioner.
- Where
- Tirumala Hills and Venkateswara Colony in Manikonda, Hyderabad.
- Why
- Residents want the protected lands safeguarded and seek to develop a community park on part of the land.
- Concerned areas
- Tirumala Hills and Venkateswara Colony
- Reported issue
- Alleged attempts to enter and encroach upon previously protected lands
- Residents’ representative
- Federation of All Colonies RWAs of Manikonda
- HYDRAA commissioner
- AV Ranganath
- Inspection order
- HYDRAA senior inspectors were directed to visit the sites and take appropriate action
- Proposed park area
- 6,054 square yards
- Park proposal
- HYDRAA said the proposal would be examined