The Telangana High Court has stayed all further construction work at Namitha 360 Life, a high-rise project by Shreemukh Namitha Homes located at Izzatnagar, Serilingampally, near Hitex. Marketed as India’s first ‘vertical forest apartments,’ the project has been halted following a petition filed by Vijay Kumar Yerram, a shareholder in the development.
Justice B Vijaysen Reddy, while hearing the matter, issued an interim order restraining the builder from carrying out any further construction activities until the case is examined in detail. The court observed that several serious planning and approval issues needed judicial scrutiny before allowing the project to proceed.
Petitioner Challenges GHMC’s Approval Process
The petitioner alleged that the permissions granted by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) ignored multiple violations and objections previously raised. According to court filings, GHMC had issued a shortfall intimation letter in May 2025 identifying at least 18 deviations from the sanctioned plan. The letter specifically instructed the developer not to commence work until all issues were rectified within 15 days.
However, just a month later, GHMC issued a revalidation letter, allowing work to proceed without mentioning the pending shortfalls or confirming compliance by the builder.
Allegations of Arbitrariness and Favoritism
Vijay Kumar Yerram contended that GHMC’s decision to revalidate the permissions despite known violations amounted to arbitrariness and gave the developer an undue advantage. This, according to the petitioner, compromised transparency and fairness in the approval process.
The project, initially approved in 2014, had permissions for two cellars, four stilts, and 28 floors. In 2019, the builder obtained revised permissions for two cellars, three stilts, and 25 floors, including amenities on the first and second floors.
Court’s Observations on GHMC’s Role
Justice Reddy noted that it was “surprising” that GHMC revalidated the project’s permissions without referencing its earlier shortfall notice. The court remarked that such omissions raised questions about the integrity of the approval process and necessitated judicial examination.
Accordingly, the court restrained Shreemukh Namitha Homes from continuing construction until the case is heard further and posted the matter for the next hearing.
Implications for Homebuyers and the Project
The interim stay puts a pause on one of Hyderabad’s most high-profile luxury projects, leaving prospective buyers and investors awaiting clarity. Legal experts suggest that the outcome of this case could set an important precedent for municipal approvals and revalidation procedures in large-scale real estate projects in Telangana.
