A structure raised to divert sewage from Balkapur nala in Mehdipatnam area, under the purview of the Local Military Authority (LMA), seems to be the fresh bone of contention between the Central and State governments.
An allegation was made by Minister for Municipal Administration & Urban Development (MA&UD) K.T. Rama Rao, during a discussion in the Assembly, that the Defence authorities were not allowing works on the Balkapur nala under the Strategic Nala Development Programme (SNDP), and refused to remove a check dam on the drain.
He also issued a threat of shutting down essential services such as power and water to the areas under the Cantonment, which was met with consternation and widespread condemnation.
