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Look at your own properties, GHMC

Look at your own properties, GHMC

| May 19, 2013 | 0 Comments

While GHMC has been focusing on collecting property tax, rental arrears from its own complexes stand at a whopping `8 crore.

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Mayor shocked at state of affairs at call centre

Mayor shocked at state of affairs at call centre

| May 19, 2013 | 0 Comments

Disturbed by allegations that officials at the GHMC call centre in Banjara Hills were lying to the public regarding the completion of civic works, the mayor made a surprise visit to the call centre.

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More subways planned

More subways planned

| May 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

Quoting the failure of Koti subway, citizens’ group Right2Walk says ‘At Grade’ or ‘Pelican’ crossings are best suited for Hyderabad. Hyderabad: Similar to Mu­mbai’s subway system, the GH­MC has made big plans to construct subways at four busy pedestrian crossings which will have shops underground. But pedestrian rights groups are averse to the idea, citing various [...]

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Reporters’ diary: Uprooted at last!

| May 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

A senior official, who had proved a thorn for her superiors after her repeated attempts to undermine transfer orders, was at last shifted to the Missions for Elimi­nat­ion of Poverty in Municipal Areas. According to some officials, she stuck to the corporation like a leech for more than 20 years and managed to thwart attempts [...]

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Old is gold, says GHMC

Old is gold, says GHMC

| May 16, 2013 | 0 Comments

GHMC decides to overhaul half of its fleet of 700 vehicles which have crossed their stipulated period of 15 years

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Will TDP gain from cold war?

Will TDP gain from cold war?

| May 15, 2013 | 0 Comments

The TDP hopes to gain from the fight between the Congress and the MIM and gain access to the Standing Committee in the elections in early June. As the all-important Standing Committee election at the GHMC is scheduled for June 6 speculations are rife whether the rift between the Congress and the MIM would enable [...]

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Planners under fire

Planners under fire

| May 14, 2013 | 0 Comments

A well-meaning direct interface between the civic officials and the public brings in a large number of complaints against illegal constructions. Hyderabad: The weekly Prajavani programme of GHMC where the civic administration responds to citizens’ grievances in a direct manner is bringing an avalanche of popular complaints against unlawful constructions and encroachments. While the direct [...]

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Setback rule may boost graft

Setback rule may boost graft

| May 13, 2013 | 0 Comments

The rule, if implemented honestly, will augment civic revenue but many know builders and civic officials play hand-in-hand and deprive the civic body of its rightful dues. TDP floor leader accuses the Town Planning department of reeking with corruption. Hyderabad: With the GHMC aiming to raise its revenue by enforcing setback norms for even 100 [...]

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Rape of lakes, SOUL to move judiciary

Rape of lakes, SOUL to move judiciary

| May 12, 2013 | 2 Comments

A SOUL team that visited the Manikonda Lake was shocked to see the recent developments, with construction activity in full swing everywhere. Once a big lake, it has shrunk to one-third its size with debris dumped all around.

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Lake encroachment issue dries up in GHMC

Lake encroachment issue dries up in GHMC

| May 10, 2013 | 0 Comments

After the exemplary initiative to demolish encroachments in Mysamma Cheruvu Lake the other day, the mayor seems to have slowed down. However, the broader subject of the assault on water bodies is brushed aside by all at the GHMC, which shows the pressure being exerted by land sharks.

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