Asset Protection Cell to be set up in Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority

HYDERABAD: Asset Protection Cell will be set up in Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) on the lines of GHMC to take action against unauthorized structures coming up in the buffer zone of Outer Ring Road (ORR). Municipal minister K T Rama Rao has instructed the officials to make arrangements for creation of the cell while reviewing activities of HMDA on Saturday.
He instructed the officials to initiate stern action against the unauthorised structures in the buffer zone of ORR.He also asked them to seek the support of respective district collectors of Hyderabad Metropolitan Region (HMR) like Ranga Reddy, Medchal-Malkajgiri, Yadadri-Bhongir and Sanga Reddy in bull dozing illegal structures.
KTR said that HMDA officials should be ready to the adopt to the new changes in the wake of TS-bPASS. “Focus should be on planning, visioning and designing and plans should be made accordingly," the minister said.
On the works being taken up on ORR, he asked the HMDA officials to lay emphasis on setting up wayside amenities. He complimented the officials for the greenery and beautification works being executed on ORR. The minister also enquired about the progress in construction of skywalks at Mehdipatnam and Uppal, besides the measures being taken by HMDA in protecting the lakes. He also asked the officials to submit the details on the development of lakes and beautification of Tankbund in HMDA limits.
Municipal Administration and Urban Development principal secretary Arvind Kumar and other senior officials of HMDA were present.