Sridhar Babu refutes allegations by BJP and BRS on HILT policy, calls it a smear campaign

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Sridhar Babu denies BJP and BRS claims about the HILT policy, labeling it a smear campaign. He emphasizes the government's commitment to probe land conversions.
Sridhar Babu refutes allegations by BJP and BRS on HILT policy, calls it a smear campaign
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D. Sridhar Babu, the IT and Industries Minister, held a press conference to address allegations made by the BJP and BRS concerning the Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation (HILT) policy. He characterized these claims as unfounded and part of a smear campaign against the state government. Babu announced that the government would investigate the conversion of industrial lands that occurred under the BRS regime. He pointed out that the current government is imposing a conservation fee on its own lands and criticized the BRS for previously changing land titles arbitrarily. He also mentioned that industries have not engaged with the 30% Sub-Registrar Office policy introduced by the BRS, leading to increased pollution in Hyderabad. Babu concluded by stating that the new policy only applies to free-hold lands and not to government-leased lands, and noted support from the Nacharam Industrial Association for the government's approach.
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Key insights

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    Allegations dismissed: Sridhar Babu refutes claims from BJP and BRS.

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    Investigation announced: The state government will probe land conversions under BRS.

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    Conservation fee imposed: The government is charging a conservation fee on its own lands.

Takeaways

Sridhar Babu's statements aim to clarify the government's position on the HILT policy and counteract allegations from political opponents, emphasizing a commitment to transparency and environmental responsibility.

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