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Telangana Directs Officials to Clear All Pending Section 22-A Land Applications
Reported by Rituparna Sen (Section Editor) · The Hindu - National ·
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsTelangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy has ordered district Collectors to clear all pending applications regarding land parcels listed under Section 22-A of the Registration Act on a war footing. During a review meeting at the State Secretariat in Hyderabad on Thursday, November 12, 2026, the Minister stressed that genuine landowners should not have to run from office to office to prove their rights.
Meeting Details And Directives
The meeting included Collectors and District Registrars from Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Sangareddy, and Medchal-Malkajgiri. The Minister stated that the state government aims to permanently solve long-standing land issues tied to Section 22-A. Officials must strictly carry out recent government orders at the ground level and give fast relief to eligible applicants.
Implementation And Oversight
The orders follow commitments made by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy in the Assembly. They address matters such as G.Os. 118 and 76, registration of houses, plots, and flats with valid approvals from authorities like GHMC, HMDA, DTCP, and municipalities despite Section 22-A listings, ULC application disposal, pattadar lands lacking NALA completion, and G.O. 59 implementation. Collectors hold personal responsibility for executing these directives and must hold weekly progress meetings with District Registrars. Unsolved local issues must go to a high-level committee led by Revenue Secretary D.S. Lokesh Kumar.
Further Instructions
Minister Srinivas Reddy directed the high-level committee to submit a full report on ULC cases within one week, detailing final court judgments, potential special leave petitions (SLPs), and cases where filing an SLP is not possible. Officials must carefully check revenue records, registration papers, and ground realities before making any decisions.
Context
Section 22-A of the Registration Act in India deals with the restriction of registration of certain documents relating to properties, often including government lands, assigned lands, and properties involved in legal disputes. Resolving these pending applications aims to clear titles for property owners who have faced administrative delays for years due to overlapping departmental classifications.
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What Happened
Telangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy ordered district officials to clear all pending land applications listed under Section 22-A of the Registration Act, aiming to resolve long-standing property disputes and registration blocks.
Why It Matters
Section 22-A restricts the sale and registration of certain land parcels, often trapping property owners in bureaucratic delays even when they hold valid municipal approvals or government order relaxations. Clearing these files directly impacts thousands of citizens by restoring clear legal titles to their homes, plots, and agricultural lands, enabling them to legally buy, sell, or develop their properties without harassment.
What Happens Next
District Collectors are required to hold weekly review meetings and push pending files toward resolution, while a high-level committee led by Revenue Secretary D.S. Lokesh Kumar must submit a detailed report on ULC cases within a week. Observers will watch to see if local offices meet the strict targets and how the state handles complex legal cases involving court judgments and potential special leave petitions.
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