HYDERABAD: Expressing strong displeasure over their continued failure to comply with its earlier directions, the Telangana High Court on Friday granted state authorities one “final” week to place all relevant records before it regarding the alleged illegal constructions within the Full Tank Level (FTL) and buffer zone of Salkam Cheruvu at Bandlaguda Kalsa, Hyderabad.
Justice NV Shravan Kumar warned that appropriate orders would follow if there was any further non-compliance.
During the hearing of a PIL, the School Education department informed the court that it had not granted permission to Barrister Fatima Owaisi Educational Institutions to conduct Classes 1 to 10 for the 2026-27 academic year from the disputed premises.
It, however, clarified that approvals for Intermediate, undergraduate and postgraduate courses fall under the Higher Education and Technical Education departments.
The court also noted that despite repeated opportunities, the institution had failed to produce any document establishing its authority to operate from the site and that, although counsel had appeared on its behalf earlier, no vakalat had yet been filed.
Observing that nearly three months had elapsed since its earlier directions, the high court said no comprehensive reports or records of statutory approvals had been placed before it.
Survey done to identify lake’s FTL, buffer zone, HC told
On the status of the case, the Irrigation department said a joint survey had been conducted to identify the lake’s FTL and buffer zone, while a cadastral map had been sought from the Revenue department to prepare a detailed report.
HMDA said the matter was pending before the Lake Protection Committee, while GHMC informed the court that the final notification process was underway following the joint survey.
Finding the explanations inadequate, the high court directed all the departments concerned to submit permissions, municipal approvals and compliance reports within one week, making it clear that no further delay would be tolerated.