The long-awaited expansion of the Hyderabad Metro to the historically rich Old City is making significant strides, as property marking and road widening processes are currently underway. The project, which aims to enhance public transport and connectivity in the Old City, began in January with the demolition of structures along a 7.5 km stretch from Alijah Kotla to Moghalpura-Diara Mir Momin.
Officials have reported that property marking is taking place alongside the designated metro route, with acquisition processes already initiated. Demolition efforts have commenced in several neighborhoods, including Darulshifa, Mir Alam Mandi, Moghalpura, and Bibi Bazar, primarily involving structures for which compensation has already been settled.
Currently, property marking operations are ongoing in areas such as Hari Bowli, Shah Ali Banda, Aliabad, and Engine Bowli. A notable increase in the pace of property acquisitions is anticipated post-Ramzan to facilitate the rapid advancement of road widening for the metro rail.
The Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) has established a compensation rate of Rs 65,000 per square yard for property owners affected by the project. Alongside compensation for lost property, evictees will also receive structural value assessments, as well as resettlement and rehabilitation benefits.
The total compensation payout for the 1,100 properties affected by the metro expansion is estimated to reach around Rs 1,000 crore. Currently, requisitions for 900 of these properties have been submitted to the District Collector under the Land Acquisition Act, with 800 preliminary notifications having been issued.
Officials have also made it clear that over 103 religious structures along the metro route, including 21 mosques, 12 temples, 12 Ashoorkhanas, 33 dargahs, and seven graveyards, will be protected. Innovative engineering solutions and careful adjustments of pillars and stations will ensure that no heritage or sensitive structures are demolished or altered during this expansion.
As the project moves forward, citizens of Hyderabad are hopeful that the new metro line will significantly improve transportation accessibility in the Old City, while maintaining the area’s cultural integrity. More updates on the project’s progress are expected in the coming weeks.
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