Court accuses HYDRA of violating constitutional rights and High Court orders; questions demolitions without FTL determination
Hyderabad, November 27, 2025 – The Telangana High Court has once again expressed severe displeasure over HYDRA’s actions, particularly regarding demolitions at Sunnam Cheruvu, accusing the authority of violating constitutional rights and court orders.
Violations of Court Orders
The High Court strongly criticized HYDRA for violating High Court orders in the matter of Sunnam Cheruvu demolitions, questioning why the authority proceeded with actions despite clear judicial directives.
Key Questions Raised by the Court
The High Court raised several pointed questions:
Why was fencing done in violation of court orders?
Why was the Green Tribunal report not taken into consideration?
How can demolitions be carried out without determining the FTL (Full Tank Level)?
When FTL determination itself hasn’t been done, how are boundaries being decided?
Why was no effort made to conduct a survey regarding the boundaries?
Constitutional Rights Violation
The court stated that HYDRA’s actions against residents of SIAET Colony at Sunnam Cheruvu violate rights under Article 300-A of the Constitution, which deals with the right to property.
The High Court emphasized that constitutional protections cannot be ignored in the name of enforcement actions.
Court Warning
The High Court warned HYDRA not to undertake activities such as fencing or demolitions on the properties of SIAET Colony residents until proper procedures are followed and legal determinations are made.
FTL Determination Critical
The court’s observations highlight a fundamental procedural issue: HYDRA has been taking action without first determining the Full Tank Level (FTL) of the water body, which is essential for establishing legal boundaries and identifying encroachments.
Without FTL determination and proper surveys, the court questioned the basis on which HYDRA is deciding what constitutes encroachment and what doesn’t.
Due Process Concerns
The High Court’s criticism reflects concerns about due process and adherence to legal procedures in HYDRA’s operations. The court emphasized that even while addressing genuine encroachments, authorities must follow established legal frameworks and respect constitutional rights.
This marks another instance of judicial intervention in HYDRA’s enforcement activities, with courts consistently emphasizing the need for proper procedures, surveys, and legal determinations before taking action against properties.
HYDRA is expected to respond to the court’s observations and adjust its operational procedures accordingly.
