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Time of India
29-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
HC warns petitioner for repeatedly challenging building approvals in Hafeezpet
Hyderabad: The Telangana high court on Tuesday came down heavily on a city-based businessman who had filed a petition challenging the legality of environmental clearances and building-related approvals granted for a major residential project in Hafeezpet, Serilingampally. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice P Sam Koshy warned the petitioner not to play with the courts and stated that they would be very harsh. "Your petitioner is repeatedly exposing himself to the wrath of the court. Whatever be the nuances, we shall dismiss the petition with heavy costs," the bench remarked. However, upon the petitioner's counsel urging the court with an apology, the bench permitted withdrawal of the petition and let the petitioner off with a stern warning. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad T by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is this legal? Access all TV channels without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo he petitioner had claimed that building approvals were issued in the names of individuals who were already deceased at the time. Claiming to be one of the landowners, the businessman filed the petition against the land developer, alleging that environmental clearances should not have been granted, as three out of the five GPA (General Power of Attorney) holders had passed away prior to the issuance of clearance. Zeeshan Adnan Mahmood, standing counsel for the Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB), submitted that there had been a significant delay in challenging a 2019 proceeding in the year 2025, and that despite an existing provision to approach the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the petitioner had instead moved the High Court. State counsel further argued that the structure in question, a 14-storey building, was ready for occupation. "This is a private dispute between the petitioner and the builder. By bringing it before this court, the court's valuable time is being misused. Not being satisfied with the high court's decision in an earlier matter filed by the same petitioner, he has now filed the present petition," he informed the court. The high court observed that the petitioner had already approached other statutory bodies, including RERA, in connection with the matter, and had also previously filed a petition before the high court. In the present case, he had suppressed these facts. Permitting the petitioner to withdraw the case, the court disposed of the matter.
New Indian Express
29-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Hyderabad records 26.4% drop in air pollution in seven years
HYDERABAD: Hyderabad has recorded a 26.4% reduction in air pollution levels over the past seven years, marking a significant improvement under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). The city's average PM10 (particulate matter) concentration fell from 110 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³) in 2017–18 to 81 µg/m³ in 2024–25. However, there has been no improvement in air quality levels in the city during the year 2024–25. Hyderabad's 26.4% drop places it ahead of Delhi and Chennai in air pollution control over the past seven years, but behind Mumbai and Kolkata. The NCAP was launched in 2019 to address the rising air pollution in cities that have consistently breached national air quality standards. Hyderabad was identified as a 'non-attainment city', triggering a focused response from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), along with the Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TGPCB), GHMC and other local agencies. Hyd allocated Rs 880 cr to address air pollution A city-specific Clean Air Action Plan was drawn up, aiming to bring down PM10 levels by up to 40% or reach the safe limit of 60 µg/m³ by 2025-26. To support this plan, Hyderabad was allocated Rs 880 crore between 2020 and 2026, from both NCAP and the Fifteenth Finance Commission. As of July 2025, Rs 715.9 crore had been released and Rs 384.33 crore spent. The funds are being used by Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to implement on-ground measures across sectors such as transport, waste, industry, and public engagement.
New Indian Express
21-07-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
PCB data reveals Telangana recycles fraction of e-waste capacity
HYDERABAD: Telangana has approved 21 e-waste recyclers and two refurbishers with a combined capacity of over 3.6 lakh tonnes per annum (TPA). Yet in 2023–24, only 64,635.56 tonnes were formally collected via the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) portal, data from the Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TGPCB) revealed. Of this, 24,497.67 metric tonnes of recoverable metals like iron, copper, aluminium and gold were extracted, while another 24,433.03 MT was classified as miscellaneous waste. The wide gap between processing capacity and actual inflow reflects systemic issues: underreporting, poor enforcement and the dominance of informal recycling networks. 'Our data doesn't match what's happening on the ground,' said Asha Reddy, an environmental science researcher. 'We need stringent audits, not just registrations.' National figures echo the pattern. In 2021–22, India's 567 authorised dismantlers across 22 states had a combined capacity of over 17 lakh TPA, but processed just 5.27 lakh tonnes. Telangana led the formal collection effort, processing 42,297.68 tonnes, well ahead of Maharashtra (18,559 tonnes) and Delhi (2,130.79 tonnes). The state also ranks third in plastic e-waste generation, contributing 12.68% to the national total, behind Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
