Property owners oppose 200-foot Rajiv Rahadari corridor expansion

Property owners in Hyderabad have formed a committee to oppose a proposed 200-foot expansion of the Rajiv Rahadari corridor. They are requesting a reduction to 150 feet and higher compensation based on current market rates.
Why it matters
This highlights the tension between urban infrastructure development and the rights of long-term property owners in rapidly growing commercial hubs.
The Rajiv Rahadari Property Owners’ Joint Action Committee (JAC) has appealed to Hyderabad Collector Priyanka Ala to limit the width of the proposed elevated corridor on State Highway-1 to 150 feet instead of the proposed 200 feet in the core commercial and residential stretches, while also demanding enhanced compensation based on prevailing market rates.
The article presents the grievances of the property owners while acknowledging the government's infrastructure project.
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