Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Minister Alleges Conspiracy in Telangana Section 22A Land List Controversy
The government is investigating why some lands were placed on a list that restricts their registration or transfer.
Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy said the lands may have been added by mistake or on purpose.
He said officials from the previous government could be questioned.
The minister also mentioned allegations of 30 per cent commissions.
About 42,000 acres in Yadagirigutta were reportedly put on the list.
The government plans to publish a white paper after Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy returns from the United States.
Officials will review cases and try to correct mistakes.
The minister said genuine landowners should not have to pay or submit applications to resolve their cases.
Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy ordered a comprehensive inquiry into alleged irregularities in Telangana’s Section 22A prohibited lands list.
The inquiry will examine whether land parcels were included accidentally or deliberately and may scrutinize officials from the previous government.
Venkat Reddy alleged that irregularities could involve 30 per cent commissions and said a white paper would be released after Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy returns from the United States.
He said about 42,000 acres in Yadagirigutta had been included in the prohibited list and promised corrective action for affected landowners.
The minister said genuine cases would not require applications or payments and accused some individuals of fueling the controversy to damage the government’s image.
- Who
- Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, the Telangana government, affected landowners and officials from the previous government.
- What
- A comprehensive inquiry and proposed white paper into alleged irregularities in the Section 22A prohibited lands list.
- When
- The inquiry was announced before Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s return from a United States tour; the white paper is expected afterward.
- Where
- Telangana, including about 42,000 acres reportedly listed in Yadagirigutta.
- Why
- To determine whether lands were included accidentally or deliberately, investigate alleged wrongdoing and protect affected landowners.
- Issue
- Alleged irregularities in the Section 22A prohibited lands list
- Inquiry
- The government will examine whether disputed inclusions were accidental or deliberate.
- Reported affected area
- About 42,000 acres in Yadagirigutta
- Alleged commissions
- The minister referred to possible irregularities involving 30 per cent commissions.
- Planned action
- A white paper will be released after Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy returns from his United States tour.
- Landowner assistance
- The minister said genuine cases would not require applications or payments for resolution.
- Potential scrutiny
- Officials who held key positions during the previous government may be investigated.