Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Andhra Pradesh Removes Five Land Categories from Prohibited List
The Andhra Pradesh government has taken a big step to help farmers and landowners.
They removed five types of land from a list that stopped people from using them.
This list was under a rule called Section 22-A.
The government wants to make sure people get their rightful land back and fix any problems.
They are also using new technology like blockchain to keep records safe.
The chief minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu, promised to solve these land issues during his election campaign.
The government will also give out new passbooks to landowners and use AI to reduce land disputes.
They are calling 2026 the Year of Land Reforms and will investigate past land irregularities.
Starting Friday, they will distribute new Pattadar passbooks in Guntur district, with a total of 35,690 passbooks to be given out.
Andhra Pradesh government removed five categories of land from the prohibited list under Section 22-A, including private patta lands and lands allotted to defence personnel, freedom fighters, political victims, and pre-1954 assignments.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad directed officials to resolve issues related to prohibited lands and modernize the revenue system using blockchain and AI technology.
The government will distribute 21.8 lakh new Pattadar passbooks, starting in Guntur district on Friday, with a total of 35,690 passbooks to be distributed there.
2026 has been declared as the Year of Land Reforms, with investigations into past land irregularities and the distribution of new passbooks.
The government has relaxed documentation norms for landowners, requiring only one of several existing records for removal from Section 22-A, and officials will visit beneficiaries' homes to rectify any errors in the passbooks.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad
- What
- Removed five categories of land from the prohibited list under Section 22-A and started distribution of Pattadar passbooks
- When
- Action taken on Thursday, with passbook distribution starting Friday and continuing till January 9
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India, with specific distribution in Guntur district
- Why
- To provide relief to farmers and landowners, resolve disputes, modernize the revenue system, and ensure accountability
- Categories Removed
- Defence personnel, freedom fighters, political victims, pre-1954 assignments, private patta lands
- Total Assigned Land
- 5,74,908 acres
- Year of Land Reforms
- 2026
- New Pattadar Passbooks
- 21.8 lakh
- Technology Used
- Blockchain, AI
- Passbooks Distribution
- 35,690 in Guntur district
Sources
CM’s New Year Bonanza: Five Categories of Land Removed from Prohibited List
Pattadar passbooks distribution from today
Govt removes private patta lands from prohibited list
Revenue Clinics Launched To Fast-Track Land Grievances In NTR District
Changes in Section 22-A Will Increase Size of Land Bank: CREDAI
