Hyderabad Crack-Down Strengthens: Illegal Five-Storey Building Razed in Miyapur

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In a strong move that signals growing regulatory rigor in the city’s real-estate sector, the HYDRAA (Hyderabad District Real Estate and Regulatory Authority) demolished a five-storey building in the Miyapur locality of Hyderabad. The structure was found to have encroached upon roughly 473 square yards of land belonging to the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA).

The accused developers, operating under the name Bhanu Constructions, allegedly used forged documents — including a fake Layout Regularisation Scheme (LRS) certificate and a forged demand draft — to extend construction beyond their approved plot. The original approved plot measured 400 sq yds, but adjacent HMDA land was illegally added to this site.

A formal FIR has been registered by the Ameenpur police on the basis of the investigation.

What This Means for Hyderabad’s Real Estate Market

This incident holds several implications for both buyers and stakeholders in Hyderabad’s property market:

• Regulations are tightening. The demolition is a clear message that unauthorised expansions and forged approvals will be dealt with swiftly. Buyers should treat this as a red flag when evaluating properties.

• Due-diligence is more important than ever. Prospective buyers should verify that the property has valid LRS approvals (if applicable), no encroachment on government land, proper documentation and clearances from HMDA or other local authorities.

• Impact on developer credibility. Developers engaging in dubious practices could damage overall market sentiment. Customers may gravitate towards credible, transparent builders.

• Risk of stranded investment. Projects built on illegally extended land may face demolition or legal challenges — posing risk to homeowners and investors.

Tips for Homebuyers & Investors

• Always request and cross-verify LRS approvals, layout plans, encumbrance certificates and plot boundaries.

• Check whether the plot lies within HMDA approved layout; ensure no part of it encroaches on “government land” or “common space” meant for infrastructure.

• Visit the local revenue or land records office to examine if any notices or pending cases exist for the plot.

• Prefer builders with a strong track record — transparency in approvals and timely delivery matter.

• Avoid deals that appear “too good to be true” — steep discounts or sudden availability of large extensions beyond the approved plan may hide legality risks.

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