HYDERABAD: The state government has authorised the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) to carry out infrastructure development works proposed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB).
This development, valued at Rs 303.62 crore, will be executed in exchange for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) land to facilitate two elevated corridors, as part of an Equal Value Infrastructure (EVI) agreement. The cost will be covered by HMDA funds instead of depositing cash compensation in the Consolidated Fund of India.
The Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUDaud) department issued an order on Thursday mandating the HMDA Metropolitan Commissioner, the HMWSSB Managing Director, and the GHMC Commissioner to proceed with the required actions.
The SCB CEO conveyed that the MoD had received the President’s approval for HMDA to commence work on elevated corridors from Paradise Junction to Shameerpet (ORR Junction on Rajiv Rahadhari, SH-01) and from Paradise Junction to Dairy Farm Road (NH-44).
The MoD initially stipulated that a cash payment of Rs 303.62 crore be deposited in the Consolidated Fund of India. However, the CEO requested that the state government commit to these infrastructure upgrades instead of a cash deposit, exchanging the Defence land for the proposed elevated corridors.
HMWSSssB & GHMC to oversee works
Underground sewerage upgrade: A comprehensive upgradation of the sewerage system in SCB by HMWSSB
Picket Nala development: Strengthening of retaining structures along Picket Nala, running from Entrenchment Road through Seshachala Colony, LIC Colony, Jubilee Bus Station and up to Patny Compound, managed by GHMC
Hasmatpet Nala development: Reinforcement of retaining structures along Hasmatpet Nala, passing through Progressive Colony, Royal Enclave, Parkview Enclave, Sail Colony, Bhavana Colony, Chinna Thokatta, and from Begumpet Airport to Patny Nala via Indiramma Nagar and Rasoolpura, also handled by GHMC.