Archive · 23 Jan 2026
SCB Meeting Addresses Delays and Tax Hikes
A meeting was held in Hyderabad to talk about problems in the Secunderabad Cantonment area.
People discussed how it's taking too long to get permission to build things, how taxes are going up, and how some important projects are not being completed.
They also talked about traffic problems and shops that need to be rebuilt.
Outside the meeting, some people are protesting to merge the civilian areas of the cantonment with the city's main government.
The meeting was led by Brigadier S. Rajeev, and the local representative, Sriganesh Narayanan, was also there.
Delays in civic approvals and rising financial pressure on residents were major topics at the SCB meeting.
Building permissions, property tax, service charges, traffic bottlenecks, and pending development works were discussed.
MLA Sriganesh Narayanan emphasized the need for a transparent process in building permissions and clarity on service charges.
Stalled infrastructure projects, including the development of Ramannakunta lake and traffic congestion in Begumpet and Rasoolpura, were highlighted.
A relay hunger strike demanding the merger of civilian areas of the cantonment with the GHMC entered its fourth day.
- Who
- Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) officials, Secunderabad Cantonment MLA Sriganesh Narayanan, and residents
- What
- A meeting discussing delays in civic approvals, rising financial pressure, and stalled infrastructure projects
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Secunderabad Cantonment Board office, Hyderabad
- Why
- To address various civic issues and infrastructure delays
- Location
- Secunderabad Cantonment Board office, Hyderabad
- Chairperson
- Brigadier S. Rajeev
- MLA Present
- Sriganesh Narayanan
- Key Issues Discussed
- Building permissions, property tax, service charges, traffic bottlenecks, pending development works
- Stalled Projects
- Ramannakunta lake development, traffic congestion in Begumpet and Rasoolpura, reconstruction of shops near Jubilee Bus Stand
- Hunger Strike
- Fourth day of relay hunger strike for cantonment merger with GHMC