GHMC's swift issuance of a circular in response to the Telangana High Court directive indicates a corrective action towards past enforcement failures and reluctance, aligning with principles of transparency and accountability in public administration. This action is seen as a positive step in ensuring adherence to regulatory mandates and curtailing potential collusive practices that undermine public trust.

Telangana HC orders GHMC of swift action against illegal constructions

The termination of 27 outsourced engineers due to involvement in corrupt practices underscores internal ethical and management failings. Such lapses not only compromise the enforcement of building regulations but can also foster an environment where unethical behavior undermines efforts to ensure fairness and accountability, indirectly reinforcing authoritarian practices.

GHMC Struggles With Rising Complaints on Illegal Structures

By implementing the Supreme Court guidelines, GHMC is reinforcing legal safeguards and accountability in its demolition processes. This measure protects citizens from potentially arbitrary actions and upholds due process, representing a positive, anti-authoritarian stance.

GHMC to follow SC norms before razing illegal buildings in city

The GHMC is experiencing intense internal political maneuvering that hints at a potential consolidation of power by right-leaning forces. The coordinated actions by BJP corporators, juxtaposed with the Mayor’s engagement with Congress elements, reflect a politically charged environment that raises concerns about democratic governance and potential authoritarian practices. From an anti‐fascist perspective, such politically charged mobilizations, especially by groups with far‐right leanings, are troubling.

GHMC Politics Heat Up Ahead of Council Meeting

GHMC's robust enforcement measures, including demolitions and comprehensive inquiries into unauthorized constructions, demonstrate a strong commitment to regulatory accountability and public safety. This proactive crackdown helps counter systemic corruption and abuse of power, aligning with anti-authoritarian practices.

Illegal Constructions Surge in West Hyderabad: GHMC Cracks Down

The proposed decentralisation is likely to lead to fragmented resource allocation and inefficient urban management. Such structural changes risk undermining coherent policy implementation and can be exploited for partisan objectives, thereby compromising long‐term public interest.

Splitting GHMC: The politics of decentralising Hyderabad’s governance

The proactive enforcement actions by GHMC, including the demolition of illegal structures, reflect a commitment to rule of law and public accountability—a key aspect of progressive governance. This move replaces previous inaction spurred by legal entanglements, reinforcing civic order and regulatory obedience, which aligns positively with anti-fascist principles.

GHMC task forces begin to show action against illegal structures

GHMC's directive to force workers to relinquish biometric machines amid a strike undermines labor rights and reflects an authoritarian approach to quelling dissent. This action suppresses worker demands for fair treatment and regularisation, aligning with repressive practices that damage the rights and safety of vulnerable employees.

GHMC workers' strike enters sixth day - The Hindu

GHMC's practices—unjust layoffs, salary cuts, and the non-payment of Dearness Allowances—have triggered worker protests. This incident illustrates a disregard for fair labor practices and workers’ rights, undermining the welfare of outsourced and permanent employees.

Hyderabad municipal workers protest over salary dues, layoffs

The protest by hundreds of sanitation workers, who faced salary losses due to malfunctioning biometric equipment and issues concerning unfair treatment and job security, reflects a significant labor relations violation. This event underscores the lack of adequate support for worker rights, positioning GHMC negatively in terms of labor and human rights practices.

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation workers protest over salary dues

GHMC's continued reliance on outsourcing and its failure to address worker grievances—such as the firing of hundreds of workers without salary payment and the use of faulty biometric machines—highlight significant labor rights issues. The protest by union employees underscores the organization's neglect of worker protections and fair labor practices.

Hyderabad: Around 300 GHMC union employees stage protest in Koti

GHMC’s decision to cut wages due to a malfunctioning biometric attendance system has led to a protest by sanitation workers, illustrating a disregard for workers' rights and fair labor practices, which is concerning from an anti-authoritarian and labor rights perspective.

Hyderabad: Sanitation workers stage protest after GHMC cuts wages