Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Harish Rao Rejects Allegations Over Father-in-Law’s Family Land Deal
T. Harish Rao denied that his father-in-law’s land deal was improper.
He said the land was given to his father-in-law by a Congress government in 1995.
He said another Congress government issued permission for the land in 2010.
The property was later registered after payment by cheque, according to Rao.
Rao also disagreed about why another piece of land was acquired.
He said it was for the Godavari Sujala Sravanthi project, not Mission Bhagiratha.
He said the government was using personal accusations to distract from problems with the Section 22-A prohibited-land list.
He wants the government to explain how many properties were added to or removed from that list.
T. Harish Rao rejected allegations of wrongdoing involving his father-in-law’s land.
He said the land was allotted by a Congress government in 1995.
Harish Rao said an NOC was issued in 2010 and the property was later registered after cheque payment.
He disputed the claim that another parcel was acquired for Mission Bhagiratha, saying it was acquired for Godavari Sujala Sravanthi.
He accused the Congress government of diverting attention from Section 22-A issues and demanded clarification on properties added to or removed from the prohibited list.
- Who
- Former minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi Legislature Party deputy floor leader T. Harish Rao, Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, and the Congress government.
- What
- Harish Rao rejected allegations involving his father-in-law’s land and disputed claims about land acquired for a government project.
- When
- Saturday; the land was allegedly allotted in 1995, received an NOC in 2010, and was later registered.
- Where
- Telangana, including proceedings in the state Assembly.
- Why
- Harish Rao said the allegations were intended to divert attention from problems involving Section 22-A prohibited lands.
Harish Rao and BRS
Congress Government and Revenue Minister
Land deal legality
Harish Rao and BRS
Harish Rao said the land was allotted, cleared through an NOC, and registered under Congress governments, with the facts documented.
Congress Government and Revenue Minister
The revenue minister raised allegations of wrongdoing concerning the land deal involving Harish Rao’s father-in-law.
Purpose of acquired land
Harish Rao and BRS
Harish Rao said the land in another case was acquired for the Godavari Sujala Sravanthi project.
Congress Government and Revenue Minister
The revenue minister reportedly said the land was acquired for Mission Bhagiratha.
Section 22-A controversy
Harish Rao and BRS
Harish Rao said the government was using personal allegations to divert attention from the prohibited-land issue and demanded details on additions and removals from the list.
Congress Government and Revenue Minister
The government has claimed that thousands of houses were mistakenly included in the prohibited list and has discussed the issue during an Assembly debate.
- Main figure
- T. Harish Rao, former minister and BRS Legislature Party deputy floor leader
- Allegation
- Wrongdoing was alleged in a land deal involving Harish Rao’s father-in-law
- Original allotment
- The land was allegedly allotted by a Congress government in 1995
- NOC
- Harish Rao said a Congress government issued an NOC in 2010
- Registration
- He said the property was registered after payment by cheque
- Project dispute
- Rao said land was acquired for Godavari Sujala Sravanthi, not Mission Bhagiratha
- Demand
- He sought details on properties added to and removed from the Section 22-A prohibited list