The cabinet is expected to discuss in detail about holding elections to GHMC, ZPTC and MPTC apart from approving Hyderabad Metro Rail phase-I project take over from L&T
Hyderabad: The Cabinet at its meeting here on Monday is expected to discuss dates for the elections to the three civic bodies in Hyderabad as also to the zilla and mandal parishads. Infrastructure-related issues and state Budget proposals are also expected to be discussed at the meeting to be chaired by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.
Sources said the Cabinet was likely to approve the takeover of the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-I project from L&T. Technical assessment and financial reports for the purpose are likely to be placed before the Cabinet for approval. A report detailing the dues payable to L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Ltd (L&TMRHL) has also been prepared.
In the wake of Congress’ good performance in the recent panchayat and municipal polls, the Cabinet would discuss the prospect of holding the elections after the Budget Session. It is expected to discuss the release of funds under the Rythu Bharosa scheme to farmers. Availability of funds for implementing the scheme and number of installments for efficient disposal of the funds to farmers will be discussed.
Amongst the infrastructure projects to be discussed during the meeting include the one on Musi riverfront development, particularly in the wake of the opposition to the Gandhi Sarovar project at Bapu Ghat. The Cabinet is likely deliberate on measures to handle the possible eviction of local residents for land acquisition, in the wake of notices issued to a few apartments and compensation related issues.
Other projects that are likely to be discussed are the fall-out of the Andhra Pradesh government’s decision to go ahead with the Rayalaseema lift irrigation scheme, which has become a bone of contention between the two Telugu states. The Cabinet is also expected to take a view on the proposals for the State Budget that have been submitted by various departments.
