Partial Demolitions Raise Questions In CMC Drive
Partial demolitions across CMC limits have raised questions over enforcement, monitoring and follow-up action against unauthorised constructions.
Demolitions continue almost every day across the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) limits, but field visits to several enforcement locations have raised questions over what happens after demolition teams leave and whether the action is being carried out to its full extent.
The seven‑storey building collapse at Anjaiahnagar on August 22 brought unauthorised constructions and enforcement lapses under the scanner. Since then, the CMC has continued its demolition drive at various locations. However, the ground situation at several sites shows that some structures have only been partially demolished, raising questions over notices, monitoring and follow‑up action.
As of September 3, the CMC had carried out 185 demolitions across its three zones — Serilingampally (81), Quthbullapur (64) and Kukatpally (40). HYDRAA has also demolished five buildings near the collapsed structure at Anjaiahnagar, while debris clearance is under way.
Field visits to Nanakramguda, Hafeezpet and Madhapur showed that entire structures were not brought down. In some cases, slabs, floors and walls had been removed, while portions of the buildings continued to remain standing.
Residents questioned whether partial demolitions were being treated as completed action. “Only certain portions of the buildings, such as slabs and walls, are being demolished. Why is the entire building not being demolished? And is there any action against the staff?” asked P. Harendar of Nanakramguda.
Officials did not respond to queries on reasons for partial demolition or whether departmental action had been initiated. Meanwhile, HYDRAA has begun demolition of unauthorised buildings in Hafeezpet using the Bahubali bulldozer.
Authorities have not disclosed whether a post‑demolition inspection system is in place to prevent owners from rebuilding. Nor have they clarified the fate of buildings that received notices, or how many owners complied voluntarily. The demolition drive has put unauthorised structures under the spotlight, but questions remain over enforcement lapses and accountability of officials.
In the Anjaiahnagar collapse case, Raidurgam police are likely to seek three‑day custody of primary accused Syed Sajod for questioning, investigation officer Thota Bhoopathi said.