Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Ponguleti Warns Telangana Officials Against Negligence and Land Irregularities
Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy told government officials to do their jobs carefully and honestly.
He said people should not suffer because officials are careless.
Officials were warned that they could face strict action for breaking rules.
They were told not to make land decisions by themselves.
They must follow government rules when handling the 22 A prohibited list and other land issues.
They were also asked to visit the field regularly and speak directly with residents.
The minister said the Bhu Bharati programme aims to solve old land disputes.
He said Telangana has not had a comprehensive land survey for nearly 125 years.
Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy warned officials that negligence and public inconvenience would not be tolerated.
He ordered officials to work transparently, remain accountable, and face strict action for irregularities.
Officials were told not to make unilateral decisions on the 22 A prohibited list or land matters.
They were directed to conduct surprise field inspections and resolve public grievances promptly.
Ponguleti said the Bhu Bharati initiative would address long-standing land disputes after nearly 125 years without a comprehensive survey.
- Who
- Revenue, Housing and Information Public Relations Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, along with Panchayat Raj Minister Seethakka, addressed officials.
- What
- Officials were warned against negligence and irregularities and instructed to improve land administration and grievance resolution.
- When
- Monday.
- Where
- A review meeting at the Mahabubabad Collectorate in Telangana.
- Why
- To improve official accountability, prevent rule violations, and address long-standing land disputes.
- Meeting location
- Mahabubabad Collectorate
- Ministers present
- Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy and Seethakka
- Key warning
- Negligence, public inconvenience, and irregularities will not be tolerated.
- Land issue
- Officials were told not to take unilateral decisions on the 22 A prohibited list or land matters.
- Inspection directive
- Officials should conduct surprise field inspections at least once or twice a month.
- Government initiative
- The Bhu Bharati initiative is intended to provide permanent solutions to land problems.
- Survey history
- The last comprehensive land survey in Telangana was conducted nearly 125 years ago.