Gaushala Founder Encroaches Two Acres In SCB

Cantonment Board former vice-president Jai Prakash Teli said permission was granted for one acre land during a general board meeting held on April 8, but the charitable trust concerned had occupied close to three acres and begun constructing sheds and buildings.

Teli said a formal complaint was submitted to cantonment officials regarding the excess occupation, but no action had followed. “One acre was allotted, but nearly three acres are now under occupation with sheds and buildings coming up,” he said.

He said board officials were aware that cattle were not found roaming on roads within the cantonment limits, yet the land was allotted for a gaushala. “Despite this, the land was allotted. There appears to be collusion between officials and elected representatives,” he said.

Stating that the allotted land carries a market value of ₹1.5 lakh per square yard, he questioned the manner in which the decision was taken. “How such a valuable parcel of land was cleared in a varied board meeting raises serious questions,” he said.

Referring to construction issues elsewhere, Teli said that during his tenure as a board member around 15 years ago, construction by Maruthi Constructions at Karkhana had been stopped for violating rules. He alleged that in a later board meeting, permissions were granted to regularise the construction, causing loss to the cantonment board.

He also alleged that institutions seeking approvals in line with rules were being made to run around the board office, citing the Jyothirmayi institution at Sainikpuri, which he said was facing delays for second-floor construction permission. “Those who follow rules are harassed, while violations are overlooked,” he said.

Teli said he would now approach the Central Bureau of Investigation over the issues raised. Meanwhile, officials of the Secunderabad Cantonment Board were unavailable for comment.