Procedure bypassed in leasing of State Urdu Academy's 1.04 acre land to private company, says Hyderabad MP
- Hyderabad MP alleges procedural violations in leasing State Urdu Academy land.
- The 1.04 acre plot was leased to a private company without following proper tender process.
- MP has written to state authorities seeking investigation into the deal.
MP flags procedural lapses in land lease
Hyderabad MP has raised serious concerns over the leasing of 1.04 acres of land belonging to the State Urdu Academy to a private company. In a letter to state authorities, the MP alleged that the lease was executed without following mandatory procedures.
The land, located in a prime area of Hyderabad, was leased out bypassing the standard tender process. The MP has called for a thorough probe into the transaction.
Alleged violation of rules
According to the MP, the lease deed was signed without obtaining the required approvals from the academy's governing body. The MP also pointed out that no public notice was issued for the lease, which is a mandatory step for any such transaction involving public land.
“The entire process appears to have been conducted in a hasty and opaque manner,” the MP stated in the letter. The MP has sought a detailed report from the government on the lease agreement.
Private company involved
The identity of the private company that received the lease has not been officially disclosed. However, sources indicate that the company is involved in real estate development. The lease is said to be for a period of 33 years.
The MP has demanded that the lease be cancelled and the land restored to the academy's control. The matter has also raised questions about the oversight mechanisms in place for state-owned assets.
Government response awaited
State authorities have not yet issued an official response to the MP's allegations. The Urdu Academy is a state-run body tasked with promoting the Urdu language and culture. The land in question was meant to be used for activities related to the academy's objectives.
Opposition parties have seized on the issue, accusing the ruling party of corruption and mismanagement. They have demanded a legislative inquiry into the matter.
The MP has also suggested that the lease may have been undervalued, causing a loss to the public exchequer. Officials have not confirmed this claim.
What happens next
The state government is expected to respond to the MP's letter in the coming weeks. The opposition plans to raise the issue in the upcoming assembly session. The fate of the lease agreement hangs in the balance pending the outcome of any investigation.