Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Andhra Pradesh Reforms 22A Land Prohibited List
The Andhra Pradesh government has introduced new reforms to make it easier to remove properties from the 22A prohibited list.
This list includes lands that were wrongly included due to past mistakes.
The government is using a new system called Webland 2.0 to keep track of land records.
They are also making sure that the process is fair and transparent.
For example, they will give people notice before adding or removing lands and allow time for objections.
The government is also addressing concerns about privatization and ensuring that land rights are protected.
They are doing a resurvey to make sure everything is accurate.
Andhra Pradesh government unveiled reforms to simplify the removal of properties from the 22A prohibited list.
All earlier circulars withdrawn, manual entries abolished, and Webland 2.0 made the sole platform for agricultural land records.
Inspector general of registration and stamps to maintain a centralized database of prohibited properties.
Assigned lands granted before June 18, 1954, legally auctioned temple and Waqf lands, and other specified lands to be removed from the 22A list.
Government assures protection of land rights and promises to safeguard farmers and landowners.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government, Revenue, registration and stamps minister Anagani Satya Prasad
- What
- Reforms to the 22A prohibited lands regime
- When
- Unveiled on Wednesday
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To simplify the removal of properties from the prohibited list, safeguard land rights, and enhance transparency in land administration.
Government's Perspective
Public Concerns
Transparency and Simplification
Government's Perspective
The government aims to enhance transparency and simplify the process of removing properties from the 22A list.
Public Concerns
Public concerns include potential irregularities and the need for thorough verification.
Protection of Land Rights
Government's Perspective
The government assures protection of land rights and promises to safeguard farmers and landowners.
Public Concerns
The public may have doubts about the effectiveness of these measures and the potential for future disputes.
- Government Orders
- New government orders to simplify the removal of properties from the 22A list.
- Webland 2.0
- The sole platform for agricultural land records.
- Centralised Database
- Maintained by the inspector general of registration and stamps.
- Notification Process
- Prior notice, 30 days for objections, 14 days for legal submissions, and reasoned order required.
- Powers to Add/Delete Lands
- Restricted to Sub-Collectors and RDOs, with appeals to the joint collector and the government.
- PPP Model
- Covers only infrastructure in 26 pilot offices, with all registration and statutory powers remaining with government sub-registrars.
- Resurvey
- Government allotted over 200 days to ensure accuracy.