The Hydra Commissioner, A.V. Ranganath, warned against purchasing plots in unauthorized layouts, as some traders are illegally converting agricultural land into plots. A complaint was received about land in Laxmiguda, Rajendranagar mandal, being sold as farmland plots. According to regulations, at least half an acre must be sold at a time, and a government fee is required for developing layouts. Despite a 2018 order banning unauthorized registrations, some officials are ignoring it. As per G.O. No. 131, no construction is allowed in unauthorized layouts after August 31, 2020, and any illegal structures will be demolished.