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Former MLA flags alleged illegal layouts across Vetapalem agricultural lands
Former MLA Amanchi Krishna Mohan says some farmland in Vetapalem mandal is being sold as house plots.
He says the land does not have the approvals needed for this change.
The complaint concerns about 398.04 acres in four villages.
It also includes 22 acres in Kothapeta that is said to be in a protected coastal zone.
Special permission is needed to build in such areas.
Documents reportedly call the farmland house sites or plots.
Photos reportedly show roads and plots being made.
Krishna Mohan has asked officials to investigate the land.
He also wants officials to stop more sales and notify the developers.
Former MLA Amanchi Krishna Mohan complained about unauthorised layouts in Vetapalem mandal.
About 398.04 acres across four revenue villages have allegedly been converted into residential plots without approvals.
The complaint identifies 22 acres in Kothapeta’s Survey Number 408/1B as falling within the Coastal Regulation Zone.
Encumbrance certificates allegedly describe agricultural land as house sites, while photographs show roads and plot development.
Krishna Mohan asked OUDA to conduct a joint survey, halt transactions and issue notices to developers.
- Who
- Former MLA Amanchi Krishna Mohan filed the complaint with Prakasam District and OUDA officials.
- What
- He alleged that agricultural land is being converted and sold as residential plots without required approvals.
- Where
- Kothapeta, Akkayapalem, Epurupalem and Nayunipalli revenue villages in Vetapalem mandal, Prakasam District.
- When
- The article does not provide a date for the complaint.
- Why
- He said the alleged layouts violate land-conversion and layout rules, including restrictions applying to Coastal Regulation Zone land.
Key facts
- Complainant
- Amanchi Krishna Mohan, former MLA
- Area involved
- Approximately 398.04 acres
- Villages named
- Kothapeta, Akkayapalem, Epurupalem and Nayunipalli
- Coastal Regulation Zone land
- 22 acres in Survey Number 408/1B, Kothapeta
- Evidence submitted
- Encumbrance certificates and physical photographs
- Authorities approached
- Joint Collector of Prakasam District and Vice-Chairperson of Ongole Urban Development Authority
- Requested action
- Joint survey, suspension of further transactions and notices to developers
Sources
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