The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) is facing a fresh challenge ahead of its proposed auction of a prime land parcel in Banjara Hills, one of Hyderabad’s most sought-after real estate destinations. The controversy revolves around an 8.24-acre government-owned plot in Survey No. 102/1 of Hakeempet village, which HMDA plans to auction on June 19.
The land parcel is estimated to be worth nearly ₹1,000 crore, making it one of the most valuable properties currently being offered by the development authority. HMDA has fixed an upset price of ₹99 crore per acre and expects the final bids to range between ₹130 crore and ₹150 crore per acre due to the strategic location and strong demand for premium urban land.
However, the auction has come under scrutiny after two entities—Yamuna Nagar Cooperative House Building Society and Theme Ambience Construction Pvt. Ltd.—claimed that a portion of the land proposed for auction overlaps with their adjoining properties. Both parties have requested a detailed demarcation exercise before the bidding process proceeds.
Yamuna Nagar Cooperative House Building Society, which owns land in the neighbouring Survey Nos. 102/2 and 102/3, has formally approached HMDA and revenue authorities seeking a joint survey to establish clear boundaries. The society argues that although it secured regularisation of 12.01 acres through a government order issued in 2009, it currently has possession of only about eight acres. According to the society, nearly four acres overlap with the government land now being prepared for auction.
Society representatives have alleged that the revenue department fenced the area without conducting a joint survey involving adjacent landowners. They contend that a transparent demarcation process would help eliminate doubts regarding ownership and prevent future legal complications.
On the other hand, HMDA has maintained that the auction will proceed as scheduled. HMDA Metropolitan Commissioner Sarfaraz Ahmad stated that the parcel in Survey No. 102/1 is undisputed government land and was officially handed over to the authority by the revenue department in August 2025. He emphasized that the land identified for auction does not interfere with neighbouring survey numbers.
Revenue officials have also rejected allegations of overlap. Shaikpet Tahsildar Anitha Reddy clarified that the fencing was carried out strictly within Survey No. 102/1 and that any party seeking a fresh survey may approach the land survey and settlement department through the prescribed process.
