Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Laxman Challenges Koppula Eshwar Over Government Land Claims
Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar spoke about possible misuse of government land in Dharmaram.
He challenged former minister Koppula Eshwar over claims involving land held by BRS leaders.
The government says it is checking whether assigned land was transferred illegally.
Officials are also examining whether some land records were changed improperly.
One investigation concerns Survey No.
676.
If land was occupied unlawfully, the government says it will try to recover it.
Some government land may become housing plots for poor families.
A new training centre is also planned in Yerraguntapalli.
Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar challenged former minister Koppula Eshwar to quit politics if BRS leaders are proven to hold government land.
The government is investigating alleged encroachments, illegal transfers of assigned land and changes to revenue records in Dharmaram mandal.
The inquiry into Survey No. 676 is examining ORC issuance, inam right holders and alleged conversion of prohibited land into patta land.
Government land at Jakkannapalli and near the Dharmaram MRO office may be developed into residential plots for eligible poor families.
An ATC (ITI) centre is planned for Yerraguntapalli, with broader development works also proposed for Dharmaram mandal.
- Who
- Social Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar challenged former minister Koppula Eshwar and discussed alleged land violations involving BRS leaders.
- What
- The government is investigating alleged encroachments, illegal transfers of assigned land and alterations to revenue records.
- When
- The remarks were made on Thursday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- At a press conference at the Dharmaram mandal headquarters in Peddapalli.
- Why
- The government says inquiries are intended to establish whether violations occurred, recover unlawfully occupied land and benefit eligible poor families.
- Speaker
- Adluri Laxman Kumar, Social Welfare Minister
- Political challenge
- Laxman Kumar challenged Koppula Eshwar to quit politics if BRS leaders are proven to hold government land.
- Investigation area
- Dharmaram mandal, including Survey No. 676
- Land inquiry
- Officials are examining alleged illegal transfers of assigned land and alterations to revenue records.
- Proposed housing
- Government land at Jakkannapalli and beside the Dharmaram MRO office may be developed into residential plots.
- Allocation method
- Plots would be allotted through a draw, regardless of political affiliation or caste.
- Planned facility
- An ATC (ITI) centre is planned at Yerraguntapalli.