Hyderabad, June 10 -- The Telangana High Court on Tuesday, June 9, closed a contempt petition against Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) Commissioner AV Ranganath over the delayed implementation of court orders, but warned that such conduct could have adverse effects on his career.

Justice NV Shravan Kumar made the comments while hearing a case concerning private land in Suraram village of Medchal-Malkajgiri district, where HYDRAA had erected notice boards and fencing. A contempt petition was filed against Ranganath after HYDRAA did not comply with court orders asking to remove the fencing within 48 hours.

During a hearing on May 6, the court had directed the Commissioner to appear in person and explain why...