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Telangana BJP chief Kishan Reddy urges CM Revanth Reddy to halt land auction in Kancha Gachibowli | Hyderabad News


Hyderabad: Union coal minister and Telangana BJP chief G Kishan Reddy on Thursday wrote to chief minister A Revanth Reddy, urging him to immediately withdraw the auction process for 400 acres of govt land in Kancha Gachibowli village in Serilingampally mandal. The govt, through the Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation, plans to auction these land parcels as part of its resource mobilisation strategy.
Kishan Reddy also demanded that, in accordance with the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, the govt consider declaring both the 400 acres slated for auction and the adjacent 800 acres as a national park to ensure environmental protection.
Concern over ecological damage
The minister criticised the govt’s move, stating that converting ecologically diverse land into concrete jungles under the pretext of resource mobilisation is unacceptable to local residents, students at the nearby University of Hyderabad, and environmental enthusiasts.
In his letter, Kishan Reddy raised concerns about the severe threat posed to Indian star tortoises and their natural habitat within this land. The Indian star tortoise is classified under Schedule IV of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, requiring legal protection.
Biodiversity hotspot at risk
Kishan Reddy also emphasised the area’s rich biodiversity, which includes 734 plant species and 220 bird species, such as peacocks and migratory birds, alongside other wildlife like spotted deer, four-horned antelopes, wild boars, pythons, and Indian star tortoises. The region is also home to unique geological formations, including the famed Mushroom Rock, as documented by experts.
Although the 400 acres of govt land set for auction does not fall under the forest department’s jurisdiction, they are surrounded by greenery and diverse wildlife, serving as a vital oxygen source for the city. “Filling such land with concrete structures could deplete groundwater resources, endanger local fauna, and pose a severe environmental threat to the city. The damage inflicted would be irreparable,” he warned.





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