HYDRAA razes Prakruthi Resorts at Devaryamjal

Hyderabad: HYDRAA authorities on Thursday demolished many buildings of Prakruthi Resorts in Thumkunta Municipality (Medchal-Malkajgiri) for encroaching the Komati Kunta Lake in Devaryamjal village. Authorities removed several structures illegally constructed inside the full tank level and buffer zones.

HYDRAA officials, speaking to Deccan Chronicle, said that they razed a G+3 fully constructed building, one building which is almost completed, three under-construction buildings, a gazebo and compound walls. All buildings were a part of Prakruthi's resorts and a convention area.

Local residents, during HYDRAA’s Prajavani, complained about unauthorised structures being raised inside FTL of the lake. Acting on these complaints, HYDRAA officials along with officials from irrigation, revenue, and municipal departments conducted a detailed investigation on ground.

Their report confirmed that Prakruthi Resorts were built inside the Komati Kunta lake’s FTL area. Authorities also found that the businesses did not carry any valid permissions. Based on this finding, HYDRAA gave notices to the management.

Challenging the notices issued by HYDRAA, the owners of the Resorts and Prakriti Convention filed a motion in the High Court. However, after the court reviewed the reports from irrigation, revenue and HYDRAA officials, they ruled that the structures are in encroachment of the lake’s FTL and buffer zones, and should be removed.

Management of Prakruthi Resorts, however, requested 30 days of time to remove the structures themselves. HYDRAA stated that even after the deadline expired, no action was taken, and they took direct action on Thursday and carried out the demolitions.

Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, a HYDRAA official said, “Although they challenged it in court, it was of no use. We had all the proofs and we won, and removed the buildings. We request people to come forward against encroachments, and we will investigate.”