Telangana HC suggests hoardings with warning in front of illegal buildings

HYDERABAD: The Telangana high court on Friday suggested that hoardings be installed in front of illegal constructions and houses built in violation of norms, warning potential buyers of the consequences.

Justice B Vijaysen Reddy urged people to verify the legality of constructions on their own, instead of solely depending on govt officials.The court made these observations while hearing a petition alleging inaction on an unauthorised building at Maharjgunj in the city, despite prior court orders. The court, which had issued directions in the matter in May 2025, instructed the govt counsels to file a detailed report and posted the matter to July 11."Court orders must also be displayed on the hoardings. We will instruct municipal authorities accordingly," said Justice Reddy, expressing displeasure at the proliferation of illegal constructions, particularly in the city.

Justice Reddy questioned authorities over not implementing court orders and turning a blind eye to such constructions until the public approached the courts. "Why is there a delay in implementing court orders? Why are orders related to demolition or sealing of illegal constructions not implemented without delay?" questioned Justice Reddy.

Emphasising the impact of social media, Justice Reddy remarked that those indulging in such activities are not afraid of the police, govt authorities, or even the courts, but are scared of social media. He noted that while state is reaching greater heights in terms of technology, infrastructure, and many other areas, but govt apathy remains the same. Standing councils representing these officers are also backing their delays and delaying the implementation of court orders by citing petty excuses, said Justice Reddy.