Is Hydra making a comeback in the industry? Will it once again take action against illegal constructions? The answer seems to be a resounding “yes.” Hydra, which had gained significant momentum until three months ago, had taken a step back due to court cases. However, it has recently resumed a comprehensive survey of lakes and has been fixing FTL (Full Tank Level) and buffer zones. According to sources, it is preparing to take action once again starting next month.
Hydra has caused fear and panic not only in the Hyderabad real estate sector but also among the general public. This has severely impacted the construction industry. Whether one agrees or not, this is undeniably true. As a result, many people are now afraid to purchase homes. A significant opposition against Hydra has developed, and with petitions being filed in the courts, Hydra has slightly pulled back.
Three months ago, in relation to lake encroachments, Hydra began a survey of lakes following orders from the High Court regarding FTL (Full Tank Level) and buffer zones. Officials from departments like Irrigation, Revenue, HMDA, GHMC, and Survey and Settlement were engaged in the survey work. The officials say they are almost on track to finalize the boundaries and areas of lakes and water bodies, including their FTL and buffer zones. The survey is being conducted using the latest technological equipment. Once the survey is completed, details regarding the lakes, tanks, their areas, FTL, and buffer zones in the HMDA jurisdiction will be made available on the official website.
From 2014 to 2023, in the last ten years, 20 lakes and ponds have been completely occupied, while another 24 lakes that were partially encroached upon earlier are now fully occupied. Additionally, the land of 127 lakes has been encroached upon as much as possible, according to satellite images analyzed by the Irrigation Department. Hydra officials state that about 60% of each lake is under encroachment. As a result, efforts are now underway to bring out the complete history of these lakes. The National Remote Sensing Agency is reportedly in the process of examining the current status of these lakes with satellite imagery.
Hydra is planning to restore the lakes that have already been encroached upon. According to officials, illegal constructions are taking place due to the GHMC and HMDA granting building permits without proper inspections. Hydra identified that buildings are being constructed under one survey number while the actual location is different. To prevent such occurrences, authorities are working to implement a real-time location system. When registering a survey number, arrangements are being made to ensure the coordinates, along with a photo, are available to the authorities at the ground level. This is expected to help prevent illegal registrations.
Hydra plans to complete the survey of lakes and water bodies by the end of March. They will fix the FTL and buffer zones and submit all the details to the court. After that, Hydra plans to take action starting in April. Hydra is working to demolish illegal constructions without legal hindrances and is taking steps to restore encroached lakes to their former glory. They are determined to take stringent action against those who have encroached upon government lands. However, there is a risk of strong public opposition if Hydra attempts to demolish houses and apartments built with government approval, as was done in the past. Ultimately, Hydra’s actions will depend on the final decision of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
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