Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Venkateswara Rao Raises Concerns Over 22-A Land List
A.B. Venkateswara Rao met the Guntur district collector about a land-listing problem.
Farmers from the Amaravati capital region joined the meeting.
Some lands have been placed on a list called the 22-A prohibited-properties list.
Rao said this could make it harder for owners to use or protect their land.
He warned that the problem might lead to arguments, harassment and illegal occupation.
He said 30 acres in one survey area were included on the list.
According to Rao, one mistake affected 99 people.
He asked landowners to stay alert and take precautions.
Former IPS officer A.B. Venkateswara Rao met Guntur Collector C.M. Sai Kanth Varma on Tuesday.
He discussed 22-A prohibited-property listings with Amaravati capital-region farmers.
Rao said the issue could cause unrest, harassment and forcible land occupation.
He said 30 acres in survey No. 774 had been included in the 22-A list.
Rao alleged that encroachers were attempting occupations in collusion with local MLAs and MROs.
- Who
- Former IPS officer A.B. Venkateswara Rao, Amaravati capital-region farmers and Guntur Collector C.M. Sai Kanth Varma.
- What
- They discussed problems involving agricultural lands and plots included in the 22-A prohibited-properties list.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Where
- The Guntur district collector's office or meeting venue in Guntur.
- Why
- Rao raised concerns that the listings could cause unrest, harassment and forcible occupation of land.
Concerns Raised
Official Position
Impact of the 22-A listings
Concerns Raised
A.B. Venkateswara Rao said the listings could create unrest, harassment and forcible occupation, and claimed that one error affected 99 people.
Official Position
The article reports that the collector heard the concerns but does not provide a response or position from the district administration.
Alleged land occupations
Concerns Raised
Rao alleged that some encroachers, working with local MLAs and MROs, were attempting to occupy lands after learning they were on the 22-A list.
Official Position
No response from the named MLAs, MROs or other officials is included in the article.
- Issue
- Land included in the 22-A prohibited-properties list
- People affected
- Rao said an error in one place was affecting 99 innocent people
- Land mentioned
- 30 acres in survey No. 774
- Region
- Amaravati capital region
- Concern
- Possible unrest, harassment and forcible occupation
- Allegation
- Rao alleged that some encroachers were acting in collusion with local MLAs and MROs
- Advice
- Landowners were urged to remain alert and take precautions