Telangana HC directs Chief Secretary to relieve IPS officer Ranganath as HYDRAA Commissioner
The Telangana High Court has ordered the removal of IPS officer A.V. Ranganath as HYDRAA Commissioner following allegations of illegal demolition and violation of court orders. The ruling stems from a dispute over a 40-acre land parcel in Lothkunta.
Why it matters
The decision highlights judicial oversight of executive agencies and the tension between government land reclamation efforts and private property rights.
In a significant development that could have wider implications for the functioning of the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), the Telangana High Court on Monday (July 27, 2026) directed the Chief Secretary to relieve IPS officer A.V. Ranganath from his post as HYDRAA Commissioner and appoint a suitable replacement.
The direction came from Justice Anil Kumar Jukanti while hearing a batch of contempt cases arising out of allegations that HYDRAA officials violated court orders during an operation at a disputed land parcel in Lothkunta.
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