Cyberabad Demolishes 150 Illegal Buildings in 10 Days as Narsingi and Miyapur Become Hotspots
Hyderabad, Telangana | September 4, 2026: The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) has intensified its crackdown on unauthorised construction, demolishing more than 150 illegal structures in just 10 days across its limits. Narsingi and Miyapur have emerged as key hotspots as rapid residential and commercial development puts increasing pressure on building regulations.
The enforcement drive has gained momentum after the collapse of an unauthorised seven-storey building under construction in Gachibowli, where two workers were killed. The civic body is now prioritising illegal structures while they are still being constructed to prevent violations from becoming completed buildings.
Narsingi and Miyapur Account for a Major Share of Demolitions
Narsingi recorded 28 demolitions, making it one of the most active areas during the current drive. Miyapur has also emerged as a major hotspot.
Across CMC’s three zones, Serilingampally recorded 69 demolitions, followed by Quthbullapur with 52 and Kukatpally with 33.
Officials said the concentration of violations in Narsingi and Miyapur reflects the pace of residential and commercial development in Hyderabad’s western and north-western growth corridors.
Small Plots Found With Multiple Unauthorised Floors
A significant number of violations are being detected on small residential plots.
According to CMC officials, plots measuring less than 60 square yards generally have permission limited to stilt plus two floors, but several constructions were found exceeding five floors.
In one case, an eight-floor structure was being constructed on a 75-square-yard plot.
Such violations can increase concerns over structural safety, parking, access roads, fire safety and the ability of local infrastructure to support higher-density development.
CMC Is Cutting Slabs to Stop Illegal Construction
The enforcement teams are not waiting for unauthorised buildings to reach completion.
In several cases, officials are cutting slabs of unauthorised floors to prevent construction from continuing.
The strategy is intended to make enforcement more effective at an early stage, when stopping an illegal structure can be easier than dealing with a completed building occupied by residents or businesses.
Building Collapse Triggers Stronger Enforcement
The intensified action follows the collapse of a seven-storey unauthorised building under construction in Anjaiah Nagar, Gachibowli, which resulted in the deaths of two workers.
Following the incident, CMC Commissioner G Srijana directed town planning and enforcement officials to identify and act against specified categories of unauthorised buildings, particularly those still under construction.
The focus on active construction is significant for Hyderabad’s property market because illegal additions made during construction can later create complications for buyers, occupants and authorities.
CMC Sets Priority Categories for Demolition
The corporation has identified specific types of structures for priority enforcement.
Buildings on plots measuring less than 75 square yards that exceed seven metres in height are being targeted. Structures on plots larger than 75 square yards that have been constructed without building permission can also face demolition, regardless of their height.
Officials are conducting field inspections and acting on information received through citizen complaints, Prajavani petitions and MyCURE complaints.
Daily identification, inspection and enforcement have also been directed, with records of demolition activity being maintained.
Illegal Construction Creates Risks for Property Buyers
The crackdown is particularly relevant for people purchasing properties in rapidly developing areas such as Narsingi and Miyapur.
A building that appears complete and marketable may still have unauthorised floors or construction that does not match the approved building plan. Such violations can expose buyers to legal, financial and occupancy-related problems.
Before purchasing a property, buyers should verify the building permission, sanctioned plan, number of approved floors, occupancy-related documents and applicable land-use permissions.
For developers, the enforcement drive is another indication that compliance during construction is becoming increasingly important as Hyderabad expands into new residential corridors.
Cyberabad Steps Up Monitoring Across Growth Corridors
CMC officials have indicated that the enforcement campaign will continue against identified unauthorised structures in accordance with building regulations and prescribed procedures.
The corporation is also maintaining surveillance to identify fresh violations and prevent illegal construction from progressing.
With western Hyderabad continuing to attract residential and commercial development, sustained enforcement could play an important role in ensuring that new construction keeps pace with approved plans, safety standards and the capacity of local infrastructure.