After a prolonged legal battle, the Telangana government has officially designated the Gurramguda forest area in the Amangal division of Rangareddy district as a reserve forest. This declaration, made through a Government Order, covers 424 acres and 31 guntas of forest land under the Telangana Forest Act, 1967. The move provides the forest area with formal Reserve Forest status, ensuring enhanced legal protection.
The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Dr. C. Suvarna, announced that the long-standing legal issues surrounding the land have been resolved with this notification. Notably, a portion of this area, specifically 102 acres in Survey No. 201/1 of Sahebnagar Kalan village, was subject to a legal dispute known as the ‘Sahebnagar Kalan case.’ Following a series of court battles, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Forest Department, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding forest lands from encroachments and unauthorized claims.
In a significant development, the Supreme Court’s decision in December 2025 confirmed that the 102 acres in Sahebnagar Kalan are part of the Gurramguda reserve forest block and not private property. The government’s rights over the land have been further reinforced by this judgment, according to the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests. Additionally, plans are underway to transform the area into a sprawling Urban Forest Park to cater to the growing need for green spaces in Hyderabad due to rapid urbanization.
The Telangana government’s initiative to convert the Gurramguda forest area into a Reserve Forest aligns with its commitment to forest conservation and the creation of urban forest parks. This move underscores the government’s efforts to protect forest lands, prevent encroachments, and enhance green spaces in and around Hyderabad.
