Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Telangana CM Orders Probe Into Land Linked To KCR
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy ordered officials to investigate land connected to former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, also called KCR.
Reddy said KCR and relatives may hold much more land than allowed by law.
He mentioned land spread across several districts and questioned a farmhouse reportedly involving 700 acres.
Officials must check records, send notices, and determine who owns or controls the land.
Reddy said some land could be taken by the government if the law allows it.
He proposed giving recovered land to 800 Dalit families.
KCR’s party rejected the accusations.
Party leaders instead alleged that members of Reddy’s family own about 308 acres and demanded independent investigations.
Revanth Reddy ordered an inquiry into land linked to former chief minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao.
Reddy alleged KCR and relatives collectively held about 440 acres across Telangana.
He questioned whether a farmhouse involved 700 acres and whether holdings exceeded legal limits.
Officials were told to issue notices, verify records, and report their findings within 30 days.
BRS leaders denied the allegations, accused the Reddy family of holding land, and sought independent inquiries.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, former chief minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao and members of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi were central to the dispute.
- What
- Reddy ordered a probe into land linked to KCR and alleged that family holdings may exceed legal limits.
- When
- The confrontation took place during a Telangana Assembly debate on Wednesday; officials were given 30 days to report.
- Where
- The debate occurred in the Telangana Assembly, while the alleged landholdings span nine districts, 24 mandals and 31 villages.
- Why
- Reddy said officials must determine whether land was unlawfully held or should be under government control; the BRS disputed his claims and sought independent inquiries.
Revanth Reddy and Government Position
BRS Response
Extent and legality of landholdings
Revanth Reddy and Government Position
Reddy alleged that KCR and extended family members held about 440 acres and directed officials to examine whether the holdings exceeded limits under the Agricultural Land Ceiling Act.
BRS Response
The BRS rejected the allegations. T. Harish Rao alleged that the Reddy family collectively owned about 308 acres and challenged the chief minister to explain those holdings.
Farmhouse and possible government control
Revanth Reddy and Government Position
Reddy questioned whether KCR controlled a 700-acre farmhouse and said 388 acres could be taken over if shown to be government land or otherwise recoverable under law.
BRS Response
KCR’s party demanded scrutiny of the claims. K. Kavitha said she would surrender any land found to exceed what she declared in her election affidavit.
Type of investigation
Revanth Reddy and Government Position
Reddy ordered the Revenue Department and the concerned Collector to issue notices, verify records and determine possession and acreage.
BRS Response
The BRS called for independent investigations into the broader Section 22-A prohibited-properties issue; KTR sought a judicial inquiry and K. Kavitha demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry.
- Inquiry ordered by
- Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy
- Main subject
- Land linked to former chief minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao
- Alleged family holdings
- About 440 acres across nine districts, 24 mandals and 31 villages, according to Reddy
- Farmhouse acreage questioned
- Reddy asked whether a farmhouse involved 700 acres
- Potential recovery
- Reddy said 388 acres could be under government control if established under law
- Deadline
- Officials were directed to submit a report after 30 days
- Proposed beneficiaries
- Up to 800 Dalit families
- BRS counterclaim
- T. Harish Rao alleged that the Reddy family collectively held about 308 acres
