HC Seeks HYDRAA Response in Mir Alam Tank Encroachment Case

Telangana High Court sought a response from HYDRAA in a contempt case alleging failure to act on directions concerning alleged encroachments in the Full Tank Level (FTL) and buffer zone of Mir Alam Tank at Attapur. Justice C.V. Bhaskar Reddy is hearing a contempt case filed by Mohammed Azeemuddin Khan, alleging non-compliance with directions issued in March 2025 in two connected writ petitions concerning lands at Pahadi Mir Mahmood Sahab, Attapur village. The petitioner would contend that despite the authorities receiving a copy of the order, the directions to conduct a joint inspection and take action against encroachments was not implemented.

The original writ petitions deals with a dispute over land claimed by private individuals under a registered sale deed and allegations of unauthorised constructions within the FTL and buffer zone of Mir Alam Tank. The judge earlier directed the Irrigation, Revenue and Municipal authorities, along with HYDRAA, to conduct a joint inspection after issuing notice to the Waqf Board and the petitioners and considering their objections. The judge also directed the Waqf authorities to take steps to remove encroachments if the inspection established that the land was notified Waqf property. The standing counsel for the State Waqf Board submitted that HYDRAA conducted a survey and found no encroachments except in the buffer-zone area, where action was already taken. 

- L Ravichander