Revanth defends HYDRAA Commissioner’s appointment, hails agency as major reform
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy defended the HYDRAA agency, asserting his government's right to appoint officials and protect public land from encroachment. He criticized the opposition and the High Court's intervention regarding the agency's leadership.
Why it matters
The conflict highlights tensions between state executive power and judicial oversight regarding urban land management.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday strongly defended the State government’s authority to appoint officers, asserting that postings are entirely at its discretion. He said the government would examine the High Court’s direction to relieve A.V. Ranganath from his post as HYDRAA Commissioner and explore all legal options in this regard.
Speaking to the media in Delhi, Mr. Reddy described HYDRAA as one of the most significant reforms introduced by his government and vowed to strengthen the agency. He reiterated that encroachments on water bodies would be removed at any cost. He also maintained that HYDRAA had earned appreciation from across the country for its efforts to protect public assets.
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