Pollution Crackdown: What It Means for Buyers and Owners in Kokapet and Nanakramguda
Hyderabad Mail reported that the state pollution board is going after 19 big building sites in the Kokapet and Nanakramguda belt after residents complained about dust and air quality. For buyers and owners, the main risk is slower work and possible delays, though the story does not say any project has lost its approval.
By Divyangna Pathak · Edited by Rakesh Mahajan · Source: Hyderabad Mail
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Illustrative What happened?
Hyderabad Mail reported on 25 October 2026 that the Telangana Pollution Control Board (TGPCB) has started enforcement on 19 large building sites across Kokapet and Nanakramguda. The trigger, according to the publication, was resident complaints that construction activity in this IT corridor was worsening the air.
As per Hyderabad Mail, a special task force carried out surprise site visits and then held an emergency review at the board's headquarters, where builders' representatives were questioned. The committee reportedly suggested heavy penalties for serious violations and the forfeiture of bank guarantees for smaller lapses. Two ready-mix concrete plants serving big projects were found running without the board's operating consent, and the committee ordered both shut permanently.
The report says builders have been given a last chance of 10 days to fix the problems and put dust and air controls in place. The board cautioned that sites missing the deadline would face tougher action. The report does not name the 19 projects, so it is not clear which developments are affected.
Which sectors are affected?
- Kokapet
- Nanakramguda
- Hyderabad IT corridor
- Large residential and commercial construction
- Ready-mix concrete suppliers
Current property prices
Kokapet average: ↑ 7.8% year on year (2024→2025), from our locality data.
| Project we track | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Godrej Madison Avenue | ₹11,500/sq ft |
Asking prices from our project research pages, not transaction prices. Stalled projects are excluded.
Potential impact
The immediate effect is on construction schedules and builder costs, not on prices. Fines, forfeited guarantees and the cost of dust controls could squeeze developer margins, and the closure of two concrete plants may disrupt material supply for some sites. Whether any of this slows handovers depends on how fast builders comply, and the source gives no timeline beyond the 10-day window.
On pricing, our data puts Kokapet at about 11000 per sq ft against 9800 for Hyderabad overall, with the Kokapet average up 7.8% from 2024 to 2025. A short enforcement drive is unlikely to change that on its own. A prolonged stoppage or repeat action could, however, make buyers more cautious about under-construction stock until compliance records are clearer. This is a reading of the news, not a forecast.
Projects to watch
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Godrej Madison Avenue is listed in our data with a Kokapet, Neopolis address and is still under construction, so it sits in one of the two localities named. The report does not say whether it is among the 19 sites, so ask the developer about its consent status.
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Hyderabad Mail · 25 Oct 2026, 11:29 am IST
“TGPCB targets 19 projects over pollution violations”
https://hyderabadmail.com/hyderabad-tgpcb-action-19-construction-projects-pollution/