Metro India News | Hyderabad 

 In a surprise inspection ahead of the scheduled inauguration of the Amberpet Flyover on May 5, Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy expressed serious dissatisfaction over the unfinished development works underneath the flyover. Despite the flyover structure being complete, the Minister criticized state and central officials for delays in road widening, plantation, and greenery development works in the surrounding areas.

The Minister took strong exception to the incomplete works such as lack of proper landscaping, absence of plantation, poor green cover, and failure to install protective fencing to prevent encroachments under the flyover. He also pointed out that while parking space had been provided, other key infrastructure was missing. Kishan Reddy accused officials of failing in their duties and emphasized that these shortcomings were not due to religious structures, as some officials claimed, but due to administrative negligence.

During the visit, Kishan Reddy sharply criticized several senior officials including NHAI Project Officer Krishna Prasad, R&B Superintending Engineer Dharmareddy and GHMC Zonal Commissioner Ravi Kiran, stated, a press release issued by the Minister’s Office. He held GHMC particularly accountable for its lax approach to land acquisition and encroachment control, questioning the lack of coordination and urgency in delivering a fully developed urban infrastructure despite sufficient funding.

Pressure mounts ahead of inauguration

With Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari set to inaugurate the flyover on May 5, the delay in completing ancillary works has led to mounting pressure on the administration. Kishan Reddy made it clear that these works are essential for the public and cannot be overlooked. He urged that the entire stretch beneath the flyover must be developed holistically, providing clean, safe, and well-equipped spaces for commuters and local residents.

Urgent directives issued

The Union Minister questioned the accountability of the administrative machinery, stating, “If works are left incomplete even after releasing the required funds, who will be answer to the people?” He ordered all pending works to be completed immediately and warned that such negligence would not be tolerated going forward.

Officials promised to expedite the works overnight, but concerns remain over whether the remaining tasks can realistically be completed before the scheduled inauguration.