Archive · 14 Nov 2025
AP Recovers 32.63 Acres of Forest Land from Peddireddy Family
Imagine a beautiful forest that belongs to everyone.
Some people, including members of the Peddireddy family, took a part of this forest, about 32 acres, without permission.
The government found out and took the land back.
They have filed cases against these individuals because they didn't have proper documents for the land.
The forest chief said that no one is above the law and even government workers who helped in taking the forest land will face punishment.
To make sure this doesn't happen again and to be fair, the Deputy Chief Minister wants all the forest land records to be put on a public website so everyone can see them.
This way, it will be harder for people to illegally take forest land in the future.
Andhra Pradesh government has reclaimed 32.63 acres of forest land in Mangalampeta from members of the Peddireddy family.
Cases have been registered against Peddireddy Mithun Reddy, Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy, Peddireddy Dwarakanatha Reddy, and Peddireddy Indiramma under the AP Forest Act, 1967.
The encroached land was found to have fencing, horticulture crops, and a borewell, with forest damage estimated at Rs.1.26 crore.
Accused individuals reportedly failed to produce any legal documents for the occupied land.
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan directed officials to upload comprehensive forest land records onto a public website for transparency.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests P.V. Chalapathi Rao, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan; Peddireddy Mithun Reddy, Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy, Peddireddy Dwarakanatha Reddy, Peddireddy Indiramma.
- What
- The Andhra Pradesh government reclaimed 32.63 acres of illegally encroached forest land from members of the Peddireddy family, filed cases against them, and is working to make forest land records public.
- When
- Cases were filed and possession was taken back after identifying encroachments; Deputy CM's order for website upload was given recently, with survey work underway.
- Where
- Mangalampeta, Pulicherla mandal, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To stop illegal forest land encroachments, ensure accountability for those who grabbed land and officials who supported them, and promote transparency in land records.
Government's Action
Peddireddy Family's Alleged Position
Land Ownership and Encroachment
Government's Action
The Andhra Pradesh government has officially reclaimed 32.63 acres of forest land in Mangalampeta, identifying it as illegally occupied by members of the Peddireddy family. Cases have been registered under the AP Forest Act, and a chargesheet has been filed.
Peddireddy Family's Alleged Position
Members of the Peddireddy family, including Peddireddy Mithun Reddy, Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy, Peddireddy Dwarakanatha Reddy, and Peddireddy Indiramma, are accused of encroaching on the land. They reportedly failed to produce legal documents to support their claim to the land.
Legal Action and Accountability
Government's Action
The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests stated that no one will be spared for encroaching on forest lands, and action will also be taken against any officials who facilitated such encroachments. A state-level committee is formed to identify and recover all illegally occupied forest lands.
Peddireddy Family's Alleged Position
The Peddireddy family members have been named as accused (A-1 to A-4) in the registered cases, indicating they are the subject of the legal action initiated by the forest department.
Land Records and Transparency
Government's Action
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has ordered officials to upload comprehensive forest land records onto a public website to enhance transparency. Survey work is currently in progress for this initiative.
Peddireddy Family's Alleged Position
The report suggests that the encroached land was part of the 1968 Gazette-defined Mangalampeta forest, implying that the encroachers' claims might not align with official records. The lack of legal documents produced by the accused further supports the government's position on illegal occupation.
- Acres of Forest Land Recovered
- 32.63
- Location of Encroachment
- Mangalampeta, Pulicherla mandal, Andhra Pradesh
- Accused Individuals
- Peddireddy Mithun Reddy, Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy, Peddireddy Dwarakanatha Reddy, Peddireddy Indiramma
- Relevant Legislation
- AP Forest Act, 1967; BNS
- Estimated Forest Damage
- Rs. 1.26 crore
- Actions Taken by Government
- Reclaimed land, registered cases, filed chargesheet, ordered uploading of forest land records online.
