Hyderabad, Feb. 10 -- The five-year term of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Council is going to end on Tuesday, February 10.

Following the completion of the term, the civic body will be managed by a special officer until fresh GHMC elections are conducted.

Telangana govt to appoint special officer for GHMC

The special officer, who will be of secretary rank, will be appointed by the Telangana government.

However, GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan will continue to manage the day-to-day functioning of the civic body.

As per law, municipal elections must be conducted within six months of the council's expiry, unless delayed due to exceptional legal or administrative reasons.

The last GHMC elections were held in 2020. It is ...