CM Revanth assures speedy verification for prohibited lands

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday, August 18, directed officials to verify and complete land registrations within two days for property owners who had previously booked slots, as part of a push to resolve issues surrounding lands incorrectly placed on a prohibited list under Section 22A of the Registration Act.

During a review meeting in Hyderabad attended by Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, the Chief Minister instructed district collectors to thoroughly scrutinize all land parcels on the Section 22A list. He affirmed the government's commitment to protecting citizens' property rights and stated that strict measures would ensure no obstacles prevent genuine owners from registering their assets. "I have directed them to ensure there are no errors in this process and to complete it expeditiously," Revanth Reddy said, urging the public not to approach brokers or believe rumors regarding the matter.

The directive follows administrative errors that saw numerous private properties wrongly included in the prohibited list. Section 22A lands are typically government, endowment, or disputed properties ineligible for sale, gift, or mortgage. Minister Srinivasa...