Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Telangana HC Warns Govt on Alleged Illegal Works Near Reservoirs
A judge in Hyderabad is concerned about buildings being constructed too close to two important lakes, Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar.
These areas are supposed to be protected to keep the water clean and safe.
People have told the judge that some companies are building things like convention centers without permission, which might be harming the environment.
The judge is upset because the government and other officials haven't given a good explanation for why this is happening, even though they were asked to before.
The judge has given them a final chance, about three weeks, to explain themselves.
If they don't, the judge said they will stop all building in that protected area.
This is to make sure the water sources are kept safe for everyone.
Telangana High Court criticized the government for alleged illegal construction in bio-conservation zones near Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs.
The court warned it would stall all activities in the prohibited zone if the government fails to file counters in response to a PIL.
The PIL alleges violations of environmental protection Acts, Supreme Court/NGT judgments, and state's GO-111.
Petitioner cited specific convention centers allegedly operating without permission in the protected area.
The court granted three weeks as a last opportunity for the government and private parties to file their responses, adjourning the hearing to December 11.
- Who
- Telangana High Court, State Government, Concerned Departments, Private Parties, Petitioner Mandadi Madhava Reddy
- What
- The High Court criticized the government for alleged illegal construction in a bio-conservation zone near Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs and warned of halting activities.
- When
- Thursday (hearing), with a deadline of three weeks for government response, and further hearing on December 11.
- Where
- Prohibited bio-conservation zone within a 10 km radius of the catchment areas of Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs in Telangana.
- Why
- To address a Public Interest Litigation alleging failure to prevent illegal constructions and violations of environmental protection laws and GO-111.
Petitioner
State Government and Concerned Departments
Illegal Construction in Bio-Conservation Zone
Petitioner
Alleges construction activities in the prohibited bio-conservation zone around Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs, violating environmental laws and GO-111. Claims several convention centers lack permission for developmental activities.
State Government and Concerned Departments
Has not yet filed counters in response to the PIL despite previous directions.
Enforcement of Protective Measures
Petitioner
Seeks strict and effective implementation of protective and preventive measures for the reservoirs as stipulated in GO-111.
State Government and Concerned Departments
The court has warned of stalling all activities if counters are not filed, implying a potential failure to enforce measures.
- Court
- Telangana High Court Division Bench
- Petitioner
- Mandadi Madhava Reddy (Farmer)
- Respondents
- State Government, Concerned Departments, Private Parties
- Issue
- Alleged illegal construction in prohibited bio-conservation zone around Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs.
- Prohibited Zone
- Within a 10 km radius of the catchment areas of the two reservoirs.
- Violations Cited
- Environmental protection Acts, Supreme Court/NGT judgments, GO-111.
- Court's Warning
- Will stall all activities if government does not file counters.
- Deadline for Counter
- Three weeks (last indulgence), matter adjourned to December 11.
