Hyderabad, Sept. 17 -- The Telangana High Court has directed the Hyderabad Police Commissioner to clarify whether he holds the authority to grant permissions for blasting rocks and hills, and if so, whether such approvals are being issued only after gathering opinions from other concerned departments.

Court questions police commissioner's role in granting blast permits

During Tuesday's hearing, September 16, the High Court Bench comprising Chief Justice Apercsh Kumar Singh and Justice GM Mohiuddin observed that a proper explanation must be provided on the matter.

The case stems from a letter written by a High Court judge in 2024 regarding late-night blasting activities behind Nyayavihar in Jubilee Hills.

The court treated the letter a...