Archive · 21 Nov 2025
KTR Accuses Telangana Govt of Land Scam; Minister Denies
BRS leader KTR accused the Telangana government of a land scam worth Rs 5 lakh crore, involving the conversion of industrial land into real estate.
He claimed this policy benefits CM Revanth Reddy's associates.
The Industry Minister denied these allegations, stating the policy only applies to certain industrial estates and expects to earn Rs 4,000-5,000 crore from conversion charges.
BRS working president K T Rama Rao (KTR) alleges land scam by Telangana government
KTR claims Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation Policy (HILTP) benefits CM Revanth Reddy's network
Industry Minister D Sridhar Babu denies scam allegations, calls it 'malicious propaganda'
KTR warns real estate developers, says policy may not stand legal scrutiny
Government expects Rs 4,000-5,000 crore from conversion impact charges
- Who
- K T Rama Rao (KTR), Telangana government, Revanth Reddy (CM), D Sridhar Babu (Industry Minister)
- What
- Accusations of land scam and denial of allegations
- When
- Four days after ACB received Governor's nod to prosecute KTR
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- To regularize land and earn conversion impact charges (according to government), or to benefit CM's network (according to KTR)
KTR's stance
Government's stance
Land conversion purpose
KTR's stance
To benefit CM's network
Government's stance
To regularize land and earn conversion charges
Land value
KTR's stance
Market value of Rs 40-50 lakh crore per acre
Government's stance
Government's outdated rate, 4-5 times lower than market price
Policy application
KTR's stance
Applies to key industrial areas like Balanagar, Jeedimetla
Government's stance
Only applies to certain industrial estates and plots within ORR with valid ownership rights
- Policy name
- Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation Policy (HILTP)
- Estimated land value per acre
- Rs 40-50 lakh crore
- Total estimated land value
- Rs 4-5 lakh crore
- Government's outdated rate
- 4-5 times lower than market price
- Expected conversion impact charges
- Rs 4,000-5,000 crore
