GHMC to Be Split Into Three Corporations, Polls Likely in April–May
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.