HYDRAA to Get More Teeth as Independent Enforcement Authority
HYDRAA commissioner A.V. Ranganath announced that an ordinance for the agency would be formulated soon, making it a powerful entity in disaster management and assets protection.
HydraaDisaster ManagementAssets ProtectionCredaiReal Estate DevelopersReal EstateSep 14, 2024
Ranganath was speaking at an event organised by the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Association of India (Credai), Hyderabad. He clarified that HYDRAA was a legal entity, established through GO 99, and its powers would be on par with those of the police department.
HYDRAA officials revealed that the organisation will be further strengthened, with offices in the police commissionerates of Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Rachakonda. These offices will be similar to police stations, and the head office will be located in Buddha Bhavan, near Tank Bund.
Ranganath elaborated on HYDRAA’s mandate, calling it a striking force that can be compared to the Greyhounds, the specialised anti-Maoist wing of the police. HYDRAA’s primary focus areas include disaster management and assets protection. The agency will take care of lakes, government land parcels, parks, and open spaces marked in layouts, in addition to traffic-related encroachments.
Ranganath also clarified that HYDRAA was not empowered to serve notices and was assisting local authorities, including municipalities, revenue, irrigation, and other agencies.
The proposed ordinance is expected to give HYDRAA more teeth, enabling it to effectively tackle issues related to disaster management and assets protection.
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Association of India (Credai) is a body that represents the interests of real estate developers across India. The organisation works towards promoting transparency and accountability in the real estate sector.
The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection Agency (HYDRAA) is a nodal agency responsible for disaster management and assets protection in Hyderabad.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HYDRAA?
HYDRAA is the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection Agency, a nodal agency responsible for disaster management and assets protection in Hyderabad.
What are HYDRAA’s primary focus areas?
HYDRAA’s primary focus areas include disaster management and assets protection, including lakes, government land parcels, parks, and open spaces marked in layouts, and traffic-related encroachments.
Is HYDRAA empowered to serve notices?
No, HYDRAA is not empowered to serve notices and is assisting local authorities, including municipalities, revenue, irrigation, and other agencies.
What is the proposed ordinance for HYDRAA?
The proposed ordinance is expected to give HYDRAA more teeth, enabling it to effectively tackle issues related to disaster management and assets protection.
Who is the commissioner of HYDRAA?
A.V. Ranganath is the commissioner of HYDRAA.
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