Hyderabad Metro Old City expansion: Rs 212 crore paid in compensation for 205 affected properties

Hyderabad: As part of the Metro Rail expansion, the acquisition of affected properties on the 7.5-kilometer stretch from MG Bus Station (MGBS) to Chandrayangutta is progressing rapidly, stated Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited MD, NVS Reddy. He mentioned that land acquisition and demolition of affected properties are being carried out extensively with the full cooperation of residents.

Out of a total of 1,100 affected properties on this stretch, compensation has already been distributed for 205 properties, amounting to Rs 212 crores, he said.

Electric wires are being removed

Reddy explained that some highly entangled electric, telephone and other cables on both sides of the route, which were acting as bottlenecks, were being carefully removed by engineering teams to facilitate demolition of affected properties in a safe manner. He added that the expansion works are being actively carried out under the supervision of Metro rail engineers along with the Revenue and Police wings of HAML.

He appreciated the affected property owners for voluntarily coming forward, accepting the compensation offered by the government, and handing over their properties for the Metro project. Several buildings and structures have already been demolished, and the debris cleared for road expansion, he said.

All necessary precautions are being taken to ensure that sensitive structures nearby are not affected in any way, Reddy said.

Metro construction is waiting Centre’s nod

Though the pace of work slowed down slightly during the Ramzan month, it has now picked up momentum again and is progressing smoothly, said the Metro MD.

He concluded by stating that as per the directives of CM Revanth Reddy, the Old City expansion works are being carried out at a fast pace, and Metro construction will begin as soon as approval from the Central Government is received.

"There are hundreds of such photos & videos, which indicate the complexity of property demolitions in Old City. My teams are deligently persuading the property owners & safely carrying out demolition of affected properties night & day, without affecting the nearby properties & sensitive structures," said NVS Reddy.

Demolition of Notable buildings completed so far:

• Lahoti building
• Akbar function hall.

Dismantling under progress:

• Shabbar Cafe
• Meena Plaza,
• Pista House,
• Swagat Hotel
• Aqua purifier shop
• Akbar mechanic shop
• Lily Rose school