Hyderabad: In a major administrative restructuring, the Telangana government on Wednesday (February 11, 2026) announced the division of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) into three separate municipal corporations. The decision was formalised through a series of three government orders and came into immediate effect.
Three New Municipal Corporations
Under the reorganisation, areas within the Hyderabad Outer Ring Road will now be governed by three distinct civic bodies:
Cyberabad Municipal Corporation: Comprising the Serilingampally, Kukatpally, and Qutbullapur zones.
Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation: Covering the Malkajgiri, Uppal, and L.B. Nagar zones.
Restructured Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC): Encompassing the remaining areas, including Shamshabad, Rajendranagar, Charminar, Golconda, Khairatabad, and Secunderabad zones.
Appointment of Commissioners
Through a separate Government Order (G.O.), the state government announced the following appointments:
R.V. Karnan will continue as Commissioner of the restructured GHMC.
G. Srijana, Additional Commissioner, GHMC, has been transferred and appointed as Commissioner of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation.
T. Vinay Krishna Reddy, Additional Commissioner, GHMC, has been transferred and appointed as Commissioner of the Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation.
Legal Framework and Administration
According to the official notification, each newly constituted municipal corporation will function independently with perpetual succession and a common seal. All three corporations will operate under the provisions of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act, 1955.
The reorganisation order was signed by Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary to the Metropolitan Area & Urban Development Department. In a related development, Mr. Ranjan has also been appointed as Special Officer for all three municipal corporations, as per a separate government order signed by Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao.
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), which was recently expanded from 650 square kilometres to 2,053 square kilometres, may soon undergo a major structural change. Indications suggest that the civic body could be divided into three separate municipal corporations after February 2026.
Speculation around the proposed division gained momentum following a media conference addressed by GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. When asked about reports of bifurcation, the Commissioner avoided a direct response and stated that GHMC would continue in its present form only until February 2026. His remarks were seen as a strong hint towards an impending reorganisation.
Although no official announcement has been made so far, unconfirmed reports regarding the division of GHMC into three corporations have been doing the rounds for some time. With its current size making it the largest municipal corporation in the country, the move is believed to be aimed at improving administrative efficiency and governance.
Further clarity is expected from the State government in the coming months, as officials continue to examine proposals related to the restructuring of the civic body.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has announced a Special Sanitation Drive across Hyderabad, scheduled from February 3 to February 28, aimed at enhancing city cleanliness and waste management.
As part of the initiative, sanitation activities will be carried out daily in nearly 300 divisions across the city. The drive will focus on the removal of legacy waste, municipal solid waste, construction and demolition (C&D) waste, green waste, and waste generated from engineering and urban biodiversity works.
Focus Areas
Cleaning operations will be implemented in a phase-wise manner at major public and high-footfall locations, including:
Flyovers and Foot Over Bridges (FOBs)
Roadsides, dividers, and central medians
Footpaths and public parks
Lakes and nalas
Areas surrounding electric transformers and utility poles
Special Measures
Dedicated teams will be deployed to:
Clear identified legacy waste dumping sites
Remove C&D waste using specialized vehicles
Eliminate Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs) across the city
In addition to sanitation activities, GHMC will conduct awareness programs involving citizens, schools, and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs). The drive will also promote e-waste collection, reuse through RRR (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Centres, and enforce spot fines for littering and open urination to ensure sustained cleanliness.
GHMC officials stated that the initiative aims to create a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable urban environment with active public participation.
Hyderabad: The Telangana State government is considering restructuring the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) by splitting it into three separate municipal corporations, each comprising 100 wards. The proposal is expected to be finalised by the end of January, with elections likely to be held in April–May.
According to sources in the Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) department, authorities are evaluating multiple models, including forming either three corporations with 100 wards each or one corporation with 150 wards and two with 75 wards each.
GHMC officials have already submitted geographical data and maps for all 300 wards, whose boundaries are fixed. As per preliminary plans, the proposed civic bodies may be:
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation – 100 wards
Greater Secunderabad Municipal Corporation – 100 wards
Greater Cyberabad Municipal Corporation – 100 wards
Each municipal corporation would have 20 circles and five zones, with four circles per zone. An IAS officer of secretary rank would be appointed as commissioner for each corporation, and the new setup would result in three mayors.
GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan stated that the move aligns with the recent formation of new police commissionerates and may be announced simultaneously, based on the existing 300 GHMC wards.
A final notification is expected by January-end, paving the way for civic elections in April–May.
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has stepped up enforcement of fire safety norms across the city, warning of strict action against establishments violating regulations.
HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath has ordered intensified inspections across commercial zones following recent fire incidents. He directed officials to ensure strict compliance with fire safety regulations in both commercial establishments and residential areas.
A coordination meeting was held on Wednesday with officials from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), the Fire Services Department, and the Electricity Department to streamline enforcement measures.
Inspection teams have been instructed to conduct checks at business complexes, furniture showrooms, textile shops, and other commercial premises. Establishments found violating mandatory fire safety norms will be sealed, the commissioner said.
Power Disconnection for Non-Compliance
Ranganath also ordered the immediate disconnection of electricity supply to non-compliant establishments. Officials were directed to paste notices declaring such premises as lacking mandatory fire safety measures. Inspections will be conducted across all parts of the city without exception.
Public Urged to Report Fire Hazards
The commissioner appealed to citizens to report potential fire hazards to the HYDRAA control room at 9000113667. Residents were asked to share the exact location along with photographs or videos of unsafe conditions. He assured that the identity of informants would be kept confidential.
HYDRAA emphasized that public cooperation is crucial to preventing fire accidents and ensuring public safety across Hyderabad.
With the completion of the delimitation exercise, the expanded Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has emerged as the largest municipal corporation in the country.
Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Thursday completed the long-pending reorganisation of GHMC divisions, a move aimed at enhancing governance and improving service delivery across the rapidly expanding metropolitan region.
GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan issued the final notification, formally concluding the division bifurcation and zonal reorganisation process.
Simultaneously, the government released G.O. Ms. No. 292, outlining the newly restructured zones, circles, and divisions under the GHMC framework.
New Governance Architecture for the City
Under the revised administrative framework, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) will now operate through 12 zones and 60 circles, replacing the earlier six-zone structure. The reorganisation is aimed at improving administrative efficiency, promoting decentralised decision-making, and enhancing the delivery of civic services across the city.
Previously, GHMC comprised six zones—LB Nagar, Charminar, Serilingampally, Khairatabad, Kukatpally, and Secunderabad. As part of the restructuring, six new zones have been added: Malkajgiri, Uppal, Shamshabad, Rajendranagar, Golconda, and Quthbullapur, expanding the governance framework to better manage the city’s growing metropolitan footprint.
Each zone will comprise a minimum of four and a maximum of seven circles, depending on population and geographical spread.
Special Chief Secretary Post Created
In a significant administrative development, the Telangana government has created a new post of Special Chief Secretary, Metropolitan Area and Urban Development (within HMDA limits) to oversee the developmental needs of Hyderabad and the broader metropolitan region.
Senior IAS officer Jayesh Ranjan has been appointed to the newly created position. The role is expected to provide focused leadership and ensure coordinated planning for urban infrastructure, growth management, and overall metropolitan development within the HMDA jurisdiction.
Zonal Commissioners Appointed
Following the completion of the reorganisation, the Telangana government has appointed IAS officers as Zonal Commissioners for the newly created zones, ensuring that the restructured administrative units become operational without delay.
Zonal Commissioners Appointed
The Telangana government has appointed IAS officers as Zonal Commissioners for all 12 GHMC zones to ensure a smooth transition following the administrative reorganisation.
The newly appointed Zonal Commissioners are:
Bhorkhade Hemant Sahadeorao – Serilingampally
Apurv Chauhan – Kukatpally
Sandeep Kumar Jha – Quthbullapur
S. Srinivas Reddy – Charminar
G. Mukunda Reddy – Golconda
Priyanka Ala – Khairatabad
Anuraag Jayanti – Rajendranagar
N. Ravi Kiran – Secunderabad
K. Chandrakala – Shamshabad
Hemanta Keshav Patil – LB Nagar
Sanchit Gangwar – Malkajgiri
Radhika Gupta – Uppal
Officials stated that the swift appointment of Zonal Commissioners would help maintain continuity in governance and ensure the new administrative units become fully functional without delay.
‘No Disruption to Civic Administration’
GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan said the newly appointed Zonal Commissioners would assume charge immediately. He assured that all necessary arrangements had been made to ensure civic administration and essential public services continue uninterrupted during the transition.
Public Objections Examined
Before finalising the reorganisation, GHMC invited objections and suggestions from the public for nearly two weeks. After reviewing the representations received, authorities revised the boundaries and names of several divisions to address concerns raised by residents and other stakeholders.
Scale of the Reorganisation
Divisions renamed: 30
Divisions with boundary changes: 104
GHMC’s current administrative spread now covers:
Districts (fully/partially): 5
Mandals: 47
Villages: 311
Parliamentary constituencies: 6
Assembly constituencies: 28
“The comprehensive overhaul of GHMC’s administrative structure, along with the creation of a dedicated metropolitan-level leadership post, is expected to strengthen urban governance and support Hyderabad’s rapid growth in the coming years,” Commissioner Karnan said.
