Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Naidu Promises Resolution of Visakhapatnam’s Panchagramalu Land Dispute
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said the government will work to settle a long-running land dispute in Visakhapatnam.
About 22,000 eligible people may receive pattas, which are documents showing land rights.
The government has already given conveyance deeds to 28,445 beneficiaries.
Officials said hundreds of acres were regularised through a land programme.
Poor families living on Endowment department land may also receive pattas if they qualify.
Naidu said these documents can give families greater security.
He also said more houses are being built for people who need them.
The government wants every family to have a permanent address.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu promised steps to resolve Visakhapatnam’s long-pending Panchagramalu land dispute.
The government plans to issue pattas to about 22,000 eligible beneficiaries.
Conveyance deeds were distributed to 28,445 beneficiaries under the Pedalaku Pattabhishekam – Mee Illu Mee Hakku programme.
Officials said 399 acres across 11 Visakhapatnam mandals were regularised under Mee Bhoomi – Mee Hakku.
Naidu said more than five lakh houses were built in two years, with another five lakh-plus targeted by March 2027.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, state officials, and beneficiaries of land and housing programmes.
- What
- The government announced steps to resolve the Panchagramalu land dispute and expedite pattas for about 22,000 eligible beneficiaries.
- When
- Saturday; the articles do not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, including the AU Engineering College grounds and Beach Road.
- Why
- To provide eligible families with legal ownership rights, regularise land, and improve long-term housing security.
- Panchagramalu beneficiaries
- Around 22,000 eligible beneficiaries are expected to receive pattas.
- Conveyance deeds distributed
- 28,445 beneficiaries received deeds under Pedalaku Pattabhishekam – Mee Illu Mee Hakku.
- Land regularised
- 399 acres across 11 mandals in Visakhapatnam district.
- Regularised land area
- 19,33,853 square yards.
- Estimated registration value
- ₹8,874 crore.
- Housing completed
- More than five lakh houses were built during the past two years.
- Housing target
- Another five lakh-plus houses are targeted for completion by March 2027.