In a major administrative reform, the Telangana government has divided the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) into three separate municipal corporations. The move aims to manage Hyderabad’s rapid urban expansion and improve governance through decentralisation.
Officials confirmed that the restructuring came into effect immediately under the provisions of the 1955 GHMC Act.
Three Independent Municipal Corporations Formed
With this decision, the government has created three independent civic bodies to ensure focused development and better public service delivery.
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC)
The original GHMC will continue under the same name. It will oversee six core zones: Shamshabad, Rajendranagar, Charminar, Golconda, Khairatabad, and Secunderabad.
These areas form the historic and administrative heart of the city. Therefore, GHMC will continue to manage key urban services in these regions.
Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC)
The newly formed Cyberabad Municipal Corporation will govern Hyderabad’s IT and technology corridor. It includes Serilingampally, Kukatpally, and Quthbullapur zones.
Since these areas have witnessed rapid infrastructure growth and IT investments, the government created a separate body to streamline planning and urban management.
Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC)
The third entity, Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation, will administer Malkajgiri, Uppal, and L.B. Nagar zones.
These fast-growing residential areas require dedicated civic attention. As a result, the new structure aims to improve service delivery and infrastructure development.
Key Administrative Appointments Announced
Along with the structural changes, the government has appointed senior officials to lead the new corporations.
RV Karnan will continue as the Commissioner of GHMC.
G. Srijana, previously an Additional Commissioner at GHMC, has taken charge as Commissioner of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation.
T. Vinay Krishna Reddy, also a former GHMC Additional Commissioner, will serve as Commissioner of the Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation.
Sri Ranjan has been appointed as Special Officer to supervise the transition and oversee the division process.
These appointments aim to ensure smooth coordination during the initial phase of restructuring.
Implementation and Governance Framework
Although the corporations will operate independently, they will continue to be governed by the 1955 GHMC Act. This ensures administrative continuity and legal clarity.
At present, officials are coordinating operations for all three bodies from the existing GHMC head office. Meanwhile, the government is expected to establish separate administrative systems in the coming months.
Decentralisation to Strengthen Urban Governance
Hyderabad has expanded rapidly over the past decade. Consequently, managing a single large municipal body became increasingly complex.
By dividing GHMC into three corporations, the Telangana government aims to improve efficiency, speed up decision-making, and bring governance closer to citizens.
As the transition unfolds, residents and civic authorities alike will closely monitor how the new structure enhances urban management across Hyderabad.
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