Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Hanumantha Rao Alleges Illegal Registration of Indira-Era Lands
V Hanumantha Rao said some landlords were trying to register land that had been given to poor people many years ago.
The land was distributed during Indira Gandhi’s time as prime minister.
He heard complaints from people and Congress workers at a public meeting.
Many of the complaints were about land.
He blamed the earlier BRS government for problems with the Dharani land records system.
He also said there were irregularities in some registration offices.
Rao asked government officials to take strong action.
He wants the people who originally received the land to keep their rights.
Government Advisor V Hanumantha Rao alleged that landlords were illegally registering lands distributed to poor people during Indira Gandhi’s tenure.
He made the allegations after receiving petitions at a public grievance programme at Indira Bhavan in Hyderabad.
Hanumantha Rao said land-related complaints formed a major share of the petitions received.
He criticised the previous BRS government and alleged that the Dharani land records system created complications.
He urged the Revenue Minister and officials to investigate registration irregularities and protect beneficiaries’ rights.
- Who
- Government Advisor V Hanumantha Rao, landlords, poor land beneficiaries, and government revenue officials.
- What
- Hanumantha Rao alleged that landlords were illegally registering land distributed to poor people and called for action to protect the beneficiaries.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Where
- At Indira Bhavan in Hyderabad, during a face-to-face public grievance programme.
- Why
- He said land-related complaints were widespread and alleged that the Dharani system and registration-office irregularities had created problems.
- Main speaker
- Government Advisor V Hanumantha Rao
- Allegation
- Landlords were allegedly registering land distributed to poor people during Indira Gandhi’s tenure.
- Complaint setting
- A face-to-face with the people programme at Indira Bhavan
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Criticised administration
- The previous BRS government
- System criticised
- The Dharani land records system
- Requested action
- Stringent action by the Revenue Minister and officials