The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) clarified that it is not authorised to issue No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for buildings near lakes and water bodies. Currently, the irrigation department is responsible for issuing NOCs, while HYDRAA handles enforcement activities. Other state departments, including revenue and irrigation, serve notices, with HYDRAA executing the actions.
HYDRAA has requested the authority to serve notices, but the proposal is still pending approval. Recent claims that HYDRAA will issue NOCs were dismissed as false by officials.