Archive · 18 Dec 2025
TTD Land Transfer to Oberoi Sparks Scam Allegations
Some leaders are saying that the government did something bad by giving away very valuable land that belongs to a famous temple to a big hotel company called Oberoi.
They say the land is worth a lot of money and that the government didn't do it fairly.
They also say the government gave the hotel company a lot of breaks on money they should have paid.
The leaders are upset because they think the government is hurting the temple and the environment.
They want the government to stop the deal and give the land back to the temple.
Opposition leaders allege that the NDA coalition government conspired to transfer 20 acres of prime TTD land near Alipiri to Oberoi Hotels under the guise of tourism development.
The land transfer is valued at over ₹460 crore (SRO value) and over ₹3,000 crore in market terms, exchanged for tourism department land worth about ₹18 crore.
Allegations include lack of transparency, major financial concessions to Oberoi, and environmental concerns due to the felling of red sanders trees.
Opposition leaders claim the land transfer is illegal, immoral, and the biggest scam in TTD history, demanding cancellation of the land transfer.
The government has not yet responded to the allegations, and opposition leaders urge religious leaders and devotees to protect the sanctity of TTD properties.
- Who
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) and Opposition Leaders (B Karunakar Reddy, Bhumana Karunakar Reddy)
- What
- Allegations of a scam involving the transfer of TTD land to Oberoi Hotels
- When
- Ongoing, with recent allegations and press releases
- Where
- Tirupati, India
- Why
- To expose alleged illegal and immoral land transfer causing financial loss to TTD and environmental concerns
Opposition Leaders
Government
Land Transfer Validity
Opposition Leaders
The land transfer is illegal, immoral, and a conspiracy to loot temple property, causing massive financial loss to TTD.
Government
No immediate reaction from the ruling party, indicating possible acceptance or lack of response to allegations.
Financial Concessions
Opposition Leaders
The government extended major concessions, including waivers of building fund, stamp duty, and lease-related charges, benefiting Oberoi at TTD's expense.
Government
No official statement from the government regarding these concessions.
Environmental Concerns
Opposition Leaders
The land transfer involved felling red sanders trees in an ecologically sensitive zone, raising environmental concerns.
Government
No official statement from the government addressing these environmental concerns.
- Organization
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)
- Land Transfer
- 20 acres of prime TTD land near Alipiri
- Estimated Value of TTD Land
- ₹460 crore (SRO value), over ₹3,000 crore (market value)
- Value of Tourism Department Land
- ₹18 crore
- Concessions to Oberoi
- Waiver of ₹2 crore building fund, ₹26 crore stamp duty and lease-related charges
- Protected Land
- Seven sacred hills of Tirumala, including the disputed land
- Environmental Concern
- Felling of red sanders trees in an ecologically sensitive zone
