Hyderabad, July 6 -- The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has asked resident welfare associations in gated communities to grant free and unhindered access to postal workers.

The civic body order comes following concerns raised by the postmaster general, Vishalakshi, Headquarters Region, Hyderabad, who alleged that postal staff were frequently denied access or subjected to restrictions while attempting to deliver postal articles within GHMC limits.

The GHMC has issued a circular directing all Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), gated communities and apartment complexes to provide unrestricted access and dignified working conditions, such as use of passenger lifts without discrimination and ensure safe and designated parki...