HYDRAA officials demolished several illegal buildings at Prakruthi Resorts in Thumkunta Municipality, Medchal-Malkajgiri, on Thursday. The resort had built structures on the Komati Kunta Lake in Devaryamjal village without permission.
The authorities removed multiple buildings that were constructed in the Full Tank Level (FTL) and buffer zones of the lake. Among the demolished structures were a fully built G+3 building, an almost completed building, three buildings still under construction, a gazebo, and compound walls. All of these were part of the resort and its convention area.
Local residents had complained about the illegal construction during HYDRAA’s Prajavani program. After investigating the issue, officials from HYDRAA, along with irrigation, revenue, and municipal departments, confirmed that the resort was built illegally in the lake’s FTL area. Since the resort did not have the necessary approvals, HYDRAA issued notices to the management.
The resort owners took the matter to the High Court, hoping to stop the demolition. However, after reviewing the evidence, the court ruled that the buildings were illegally built and needed to be removed.
The resort management requested 30 more days to remove the buildings on their own, but they failed to take any action within the given time. As a result, HYDRAA officials carried out the demolitions on Thursday.
HYDRAA officials stated that they had all the necessary proof to proceed despite the court case. They also urged the public to report any illegal construction so that the authorities could investigate and take action.
