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5. The respondent No.3 has filed counter affidavit inter alia stating that the Government with a laudable object to rejuvenate the Musi River has constituted a special purpose vehicle i.e, "Musi Riverfront Development Corporation". The Musi Riverfront Development Project is designed to revive the river passing through Hyderabad, transforming the area by restoring clean, flowing water, enhancing transport networks, creating international-standard urban landscapes, and revitalizing heritage sites. It is further stated that the project also aims to generate employment, involve the local community through cultural events and festivals, and ensure accessibility. Key components of the project include the establishment of new sewerage treatment plants, Godavari River linkage, trunk and interceptor sewer networks, flood management infrastructure, and investment opportunities. It is also stated that in the year 2021, a survey of the Musi River was conducted in coordination with the Revenue, Irrigation, and Survey Departments under the Telangana Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923. The survey was carried out in Medchal-Malkajgiri, Rangareddy, and Hyderabad Districts, relying on village maps and records of measurements. Mandal-wise maps were prepared using high-resolution satellite imagery, with geo-coordinates obtained via Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS). Based on these maps and in accordance with G.O.Ms.No.7 dated 05.01.2016, a field survey was conducted in the months of July and August, 2024 under the supervision of Tahsildars and Mandal Surveyors, focusing on the riverbed and buffer zone (50 meters along the river). The survey identified 2,166 structures in the riverbed and approximately 7,851 in the buffer zone, summing up to approximately 10,017 structures. The District Collectors of Hyderabad, Rangareddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri constituted teams of officials from Revenue, Survey, GHMC, and MRDC to identify and mark structures within the riverbed. It is stated that no coercive action has been initiated to dispose of or demolish structures without the consent of the affected persons. It is also stated that the Government of Telangana, vide G.O.Rt.No.754 dated 25.09.2024, decided to allocate approximately 15,000 2BHK houses to families residing in the riverbed and buffer zone on humanitarian grounds. Officials visited affected families to inform them of this arrangement, and some families voluntarily consented to relocate to the designated 2BHK units. So far, 319 families have been rehabilitated in the three districts. Additionally, financial aid is being provided to ensure a smooth transition in their livelihoods. To facilitate livelihood restoration, the Government issued G.O.Rt.No.477 dated 05.10.2024, constituting a Consultative Livelihood Support Committee headed by the Chief Executive Officer of SERP, Hyderabad, along with 13 other members. The committee is tasked with the following: