Archive · 27 Aug 2026
BJP Seeks Sitting Judge Probe Into Telangana Prohibited Land Allegations
BJP leader N Ramchandra Rao says many people are worried about land placed on a government prohibited list.
He says some families bought flats legally but are now having trouble proving ownership.
He also mentioned nearly 1,100 acres of common land in Arutla village.
Rao blamed the Congress-led Telangana government for creating these problems.
The government’s position was not included in the article.
He asked for a judicial investigation led by a sitting High Court judge.
He wants older land records restored and private and public lands reviewed.
He also wants clearer rules so people do not have to visit government offices repeatedly.
Rao said the BJP would continue raising the issue.
BJP state president N Ramchandra Rao accused the Congress government of misusing Section 22A.
Residents said flats in Kukatpally and common land in Arutla were placed on the prohibited list.
Rao claimed 60 to 70 percent of Hyderabad’s metropolitan population is affected.
He alleged private lands could be converted into government property and auctioned.
Rao demanded a sitting High Court judge investigate transactions from Dharani through Bhoo Bharati operations.
- Who
- BJP Telangana state president N Ramchandra Rao, colony associations, and affected residents.
- What
- The BJP demanded a judicial probe into Section 22A prohibited-land listings and related land transactions.
- When
- Wednesday, August 26, 2026; Rao also referred to transactions from 2018 through the 2025-26 Bhoo Bharati operations.
- Where
- The concerns involved Hyderabad, Kukatpally, Rangareddy district, and Arutla village.
- Why
- Rao alleged that legitimately owned private land was being placed on the prohibited list, creating ownership and registration problems.
- Main demand
- An inquiry by a sitting High Court judge.
- Land provision
- Section 22A of the 1908 Registration Act.
- Reportedly affected area
- Kukatpally Vasant Nagar and other Hyderabad-area suburbs.
- Common land cited
- Nearly 1,100 acres in Arutla village.
- Estimated impact
- Rao claimed 60 to 70 percent of people in Hyderabad and surrounding suburbs are affected.
- Records requested
- Restoration of revenue records maintained before Dharani.
- Additional demand
- Removal of prohibited classifications and clearer revenue-office guidelines.