Huge number of officers and staff quarters in Hyderabad still in possession of A.P. govt

The HinduIndependentCenter4 hr. ago

The Telangana government is struggling to allocate staff quarters to its officers, despite owning multiple properties in prime locations in Hyderabad. Over 12 years after the state's bifurcation and two years after Hyderabad became exclusively Telangana's capital, more than 600 quarters remain in the possession of the Andhra Pradesh government. Of these, 221 are currently occupied by AP staff and officers, while 368 are vacant. In specific areas like Banjara Hills and Kundanbagh, a significant portion of the quarters allocated to AP remain occupied by their staff. Despite repeated requests from Telangana, AP has not vacated these properties, citing a pending Supreme Court petition seeking a fair division of assets and liabilities between the states. Telangana argues that the petition lacks legal standing under Article 32 of the Constitution and that there is no court order requiring them to retain the properties. Officials suggest that resolving this issue requires high-level negotiations between the chief ministers of both states.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the situation objectively, detailing the positions of both the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments without overtly favoring either side. It includes quotes from officials of both states and outlines the legal arguments presented by each, providing balanced coverage of the争议