Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Hyderabad Metro Denies Stay Order on Old City Rail Project
The Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMR) said rumors about the High Court stopping the Old City metro work are not true.
The boss of HMR, NVS Reddy, said everything is moving forward and that people are getting paid fairly for their properties as buildings are taken down to make way for the metro.
HMR has promised the High Court that no old, important buildings will be torn down and that the local people are happy with how things are going.
HMR denied reports of a High Court stay order on Old City Metro rail work.
Managing Director NVS Reddy refuted reports, stating they were incorrect.
Demolition of structures continues with consent awards and attractive compensation packages.
HMR assured the High Court no heritage structure will be touched.
Old City residents are participating positively in the metro rail project.
- Who
- NVS Reddy, HMR, High Court, residents.
- What
- HMR clarified no stay order was issued for Old City Metro rail work.
- When
- Clarification issued on Friday.
- Where
- Hyderabad, Old City.
- Why
- To address incorrect reports and reassure project continuation.
Sources of Information
Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMR)
Accuracy of Reports
Sources of Information
Reports indicating a stay order from High Court.
Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMR)
HMR's statement denying any stay order.
- HMR Managing Director
- NVS Reddy
- Work Status
- Ongoing
- Compensation Type
- Consent awards
- Heritage Structures
- No demolitions planned
