Hyderabad: The State government is planning to take a fresh look at the rehabilitation issues coming in the way of the Musi Rejuvenation Project following a directive from the Telangana High Court. A high- level meeting will be convened soon with the representatives of agencies involved in the implementation of the project to revaluate the strategies.
The court has ordered a socio-economic survey of the families affected by the project, emphasizing the need for compliance with legal procedures before any further actions. The High Court has mandated that the government provide adequate housing under various schemes to those impacted by the restoration process. Additionally, it instructed that for families with titled and patta lands, proper notices must be issued, and appropriate compensation must be paid under the Land Acquisition Act before proceeding with any actions.
Officials have been directed to strictly enforce existing laws prior to initiating cleanup actions for the Musi River. The court made it clear that the government cannot act arbitrarily and must adhere to Supreme Court guidelines. Before demolishing illegal constructions within the Full Tank Level (FTL) and buffer zones of the Musi River, officials must first implement the Supreme Court’s guidelines. Only after these guidelines are followed can steps be taken to vacate unauthorized encroachments and illegal structures. Justice CV Bhaskar Reddy delivered the judgment in response to 46 petitions filed by residents challenging the demolition of their homes along the Musi River banks. The judge highlighted the necessity of restoring the Musi River but stressed that it must be done in accordance with legal procedures.
