Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Eatala Criticises Telangana Land Restrictions and Demolitions
Eatala Rajender is upset about how some land ownership records were handled in Telangana.
He says many people’s land was put on a list that makes it difficult to sell or register.
He claimed that about 55,000 farmers in Narasapur were affected.
The Revenue Minister reportedly gave a much smaller estimate of the number of applications.
Eatala said government officers followed orders without properly checking the rules.
He also criticised demolition plans near the Musi River.
He made allegations about land transfers under both the earlier BRS government and the current government.
The government’s full response to these accusations was not included in the article.
Malkajgiri MP Eatala Rajender criticised the Telangana government’s decision to place many land parcels under Section 22-A’s prohibited list.
Eatala said about 55,000 farmers in Narasapur alone were affected, disputing the Revenue Minister’s reported claim that only a few applications had been received.
He alleged that officials acted under political pressure and accused the government of lacking empathy toward affected residents and farmers.
The MP linked the controversy to alleged land transfers under both the previous BRS government and the current administration.
He also criticised proposed demolitions near the Musi and cited disputes involving land in Bahadurguda, Mahendra Hills, Puppalaguda and Boinpalli Market.
- Who
- Malkajgiri MP Eatala Rajender criticised Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and officials involved in land administration and enforcement.
- What
- Eatala objected to land being placed under Section 22-A’s prohibited list and raised broader allegations about land transfers, demolitions and official conduct.
- When
- The article cites administrative correspondence dated September 19, November 22 and December 2, 2025; the timing of Eatala’s remarks is not otherwise specified.
- Where
- The disputes concern Telangana, including Narasapur, Hyderabad, Fanigiri Colony, Bahadurguda, Mahendra Hills, Kukatpally, Puppalaguda and Boinpalli Market.
- Why
- Eatala said the actions harmed farmers, poor residents and landowners, and alleged that officials acted under political pressure and without adequate consideration.
Eatala Rajender’s allegations
Reported government position
Scale of affected landowners
Eatala Rajender’s allegations
Eatala said the issue affected tens of thousands of people, including about 55,000 farmers in Narasapur.
Reported government position
Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy reportedly referred to the receipt of only a few applications, presenting a substantially smaller picture of the issue.
Administrative responsibility
Eatala Rajender’s allegations
Eatala alleged that officials adopted a “Yes Boss” approach, failed to follow rules independently and turned Section 22-A into a tool for pressuring people.
Reported government position
The article reports that officials issued correspondence and a circular concerning Section 22-A, but it does not provide a detailed government response to Eatala’s accusations.
Land and demolition actions
Eatala Rajender’s allegations
Eatala said the current government was taking steps to seize land and criticised demolitions or proposed demolitions near the Musi.
Reported government position
The article does not include a detailed response from the government or officials defending the land and demolition actions.
- Main critic
- Eatala Rajender, Member of Parliament from Malkajgiri
- Key provision
- Section 22-A, under which land can be placed on a prohibited list
- Affected area cited
- About 55,000 farmers in Narasapur, according to Eatala
- Relevant correspondence
- CCLA letter dated September 19, 2025; Medchal Collector letter dated November 22, 2025; registration department circular dated December 2, 2025
- Land cited in Bahadurguda
- 659 acres where Eatala said quality roses are grown
- Puppalaguda allegation
- Eatala said 134 acres valued at Rs 17,000 crore had changed hands
- Demolition concern
- Eatala criticised a proposed drive affecting houses near the Musi in Fanigiri Colony