Hydra – What Homebuyers Should Know?
10th September, 2024
As a homebuyer, are you prepared to handle potential risks and regulations associated with lakeside properties in Hyderabad? With the tremendous growth of this city, it becomes important to understand the rules and guidelines put in place by HYDRA regarding safeguarding lakes and the importance of protecting the natural water supply to the city. Non-adherence to these invites financial losses, legal tangles, and even demolition of your dream home. Before investing in a lake house, there are several critical things you need to know that may affect your purchase. Let’s learn more about this in the following article.
What is Hydra?
HYDRA (Hyderabad Disaster Relief and Asset Protection Agency) was established with the core mission of preserving Hyderabad’s wealth—both natural and man-made. A notable example of HYDRA’s efforts to protect the environment, the government has implemented GO 111 a regulation that prohibits polluting industries, major hotels, residential areas, and other establishments from operating within a certain radius of the Full Tank Level (FTL) of Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs. By restricting these activities, HYDRA aims to prevent pollution and preserve the quality of these critical water sources from encroachment by wrongdoers.
Hydra Mission:
- Prevent pollution and protect the water quality of lakes
- Safeguard the natural flow of water and prevent encroachments from illegal bodies.
- Promote sustainable urban development and planning
- Reducing the risk of calamities, like floods & droughts
- Maintaining the ecological harmony & biodiversity of the region
Homebuyers, beware!
Check on land use: Confirm that the land is allocated for either residential or commercial use.
Approvals: The Property should be fully approved by HMDA, RERA, or other relevant authorities.
Go for reputed builders: who follow compliance with RERA and HMDA rules and regulations like SAS Infra which delivers fair projects like SAS iTower, Diamond Towers, and SAS Crown.
Lake levels: In the past, drought-exposed lake lands were sold to farmers with the condition of abandonment when water levels rose. However, subsequent generations used these lands for residential purposes, disrupting the lake’s natural flow and causing environmental concerns which Hydra demolished.
To avoid similar risks, ensure your purchase is beyond the following boundaries:
- Current lake level
- Full tank level
- Buffer zone
Verify lake level details with the developer or local authorities to ensure a secure investment.
Note: As per recent Telangana Government amendments, a NOC from HYDRA is mandatory for constructions near lakesides.
Finally:
Knowledge and due diligence are the keys by which a homeowner will be able to avoid some of the wide-scale pitfalls which could put them in legal and financial jeopardy. By understanding HYDRA regulations and taking the necessary precautions, you can make an informed decision and enjoy a peaceful living experience in your dream home.
