Hyderabad, April 9 -- A man and a contractor have been booked for allegedly encroaching on government land worth around Rs 10 crore and carrying out illegal construction near Sattva Enclave in Jubilee Hills.

The issue came to light during a routine inspection of government lands by Shaikpet revenue officials.

According to Andhrajyothy, Sridhar Rao, who owns a private plot in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills, attempted to occupy the adjoining government land shortly after beginning construction on his own property.

He reportedly removed a large boulder and brought in centering equipment to initiate construction work.

Acting on complaints from residents, revenue officials reached the site around midnight on April 7 and immediately halted the o...