HMDA - Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) is the urban planning agency
of Hyderabad in the Indian state of Telangana.
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) was formed by an Act
(G.O.Ms.No.570 MA & UD (11) Dept., dt.25.08.2008) of the then combined state of Andhra
Pradesh Government in the year 2008, with an area of 7,257 Sq Km under its purview.
HMDA jurisdiction covers (7) Districts, (70) Mandals, 1032 Villages including Greater
Hyderabad Municipal Corporation consisting of 175 Villages and 40 Municipalities / Nagar
Panchayats consisting of 138 villages and remaining 719 Villages under jurisdiction of the
HMDA.
The HMDA administers the Hyderabad Metropolitan Region, spread over an area of
7,257 km2 (2,802 sq mi) and covers the districts of Hyderabad district, Medchal district, part
of Rangareddy district, Bhuvanagiri district, Sangareddy district, Medak district and Siddipet
district. HMDA was formed by the merging of the following erstwhile entities: Hyderabad Urban
Development Authority (HUDA), Hyderabad Airport Development Authority (HADA),
Cyberabad Development Authority (CDA) and Buddha Poornima Project Authority (BPPA).
HMDA was set up for the purpose of planning, co-ordination, supervising, promoting and
securing the planned development of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Region. It coordinates the
development activities of the municipal corporations, municipalities and other local
authorities, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board, the Telangana
Transmission Corporation, the Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation, the Telangana
State Road Transport Corporation, and other such bodies.
Jurisdiction
The areas under Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority include districts of Hyderabad
district, Medchal district, part of Rangareddy district, Bhuvanagiri district, Sangareddy
district,Nalgonda district, Medak district and Siddipet district.[6] The metropolitan region covers
seven districts, 70 mandals, and 1032 villages, including Greater Hyderabad Municipal
Corporation which consists of 175 villages and 12 municipalities / nagar panchayats consisting
of 31 villages.
The Activities of HMDA
The role and primary functions of HMDA:
Preparation of Metropolitan plan
To Undertake Preparation of Metropolitan Development and investment Plan, Revision
of the plan and prioritize the implementation of the said plan
To Undertake Execution of projects and schemes as per said plan and / or through action
plan for any sector or area of the Metropolitan region
An apex body for coordination, execution of the projects or schemes for the planned
development of the development areas and undertake such other measures in the
Metropolitan region.
To co-ordinate the development activities of the Municipal Corporation, Municipalities
and other local authorities, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage
Board, the Telangana Transmission Corporation, Telangana Industrial Infrastructure
Corporation, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation and such other bodies as
are connected with development activities in the Hyderabad Metropolitan Region
To monitor, supervise or ensure adequate supervision over the execution of any project or
scheme, the expenses of which in whole or in part are to be met from the Metropolitan
Development Fund
To prepare and undertake implementation of schemes for providing alternative areas for
rehabilitation of persons displaced by projects and schemes which provide for such
requirements
To maintain and manage the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Fund and allocate
finances based on the plans and programmes of the local bodies for undertaking
Development of amenities and infrastructure facilities and to monitor and exercise
financial control over the budgetary allocations concerning development works made
through it to the various public agencies, local bodies and other agencies
To undertake by itself or through any agency, the implementation of the area level plans,
execution of works relating to infrastructure development, public amenities and
conservation of the environment
To create and manage the Hyderabad Metropolitan Land Development Bank and take up
land acquisition every year as may be necessary for various public uses, township
development, infrastructure development, etc
Allocation of lands to local bodies and public agencies upon such terms and conditions
for undertaking development of amenities and infrastructure facilities
To approve the land acquisition programmes /proposals of the local authorities, other
Departments and functional agencies in the Metropolitan region
To enter into contracts, agreements or arrangements with any person, body or
organization as the Committee may deem necessary for the performance of its functions
To acquire any movable or immovable property by purchase. exchange, gift, lease,
mortgage, negotiated settlement, or by any other means permissible under any law
To perform any other function or exercise powers as are supplemental, incidental or
consequential to any of the foregoing duties and powers and I or take up such matters as
the Government may direct in this regard
