Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has instructed officials to draft a Core Urban Act for three corporations within the Outer Ring Road (ORR) limits, aiming to replace the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Act. This new Act is intended to govern permissions, fees, development works management, and related matters. The directive follows the recent division of GHMC into three separate entities by the state government, creating Cyberabad and Malkajgiri corporations while retaining six zones under GHMC.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy emphasized prioritizing works within municipal limits as part of the state government’s 99-day program during a review meeting on Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) at the State Secretariat. He stressed the importance of sanitation in the Core Urban Area, highlighting the need to address garbage dumping issues by identifying proper disposal locations and taking action against indiscriminate dumping.
Furthermore, the Chief Minister urged responsible road construction practices in the Core Urban Area, proposing the use of technology to ensure durability similar to the Employment Guarantee scheme. He emphasized the visibility and immediate resolution of issues related to street lights through a dashboard system. Additionally, Revanth Reddy underscored the significance of food safety by directing the installation of CCTV cameras in hotel kitchens, linked to a Command Control Centre for monitoring and inspections.
In his directives, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy also prioritized fire safety in the Core Urban Area, especially with the construction of high-rise buildings. He called for the procurement of advanced firefighting equipment to address fire incidents effectively. Moreover, he instructed officials to expedite the completion of government office buildings in the Bharat Future City area, ensuring compliance with quality standards and timely permissions. Measures for the development of major lakes and ponds in the city were also emphasized.
