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BJP Seeks Sitting Judge Inquiry Into Section 22A Dispute
The Telangana Assembly discussed problems connected to Section 22A of the Registration Act.
BJP leader Aleti Maheshwar Reddy asked for a sitting judge to investigate the matter.
He also asked why a forensic report had not yet been shown to the public.
He said officials who made mistakes should face action.
Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said the matter had been reported to the Comptroller and Auditor General.
He said an audit report would be released soon.
The minister also said the forensic report was being examined by a Special Enquiry Team.
The two sides disagreed about the investigation’s progress and transparency.
BJP floor leader Aleti Maheshwar Reddy demanded an inquiry by a sitting judge into issues involving Section 22A of the Registration Act.
Reddy questioned why the forensic report had not been made public and called for action against officials allegedly responsible.
Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said the issue had been reported to the Comptroller and Auditor General and that an audit report would be released shortly.
The minister said the forensic audit report was with the Special Enquiry Team and would be shared publicly as soon as possible.
Reddy compared the Bhu Bharati system with Dharani and questioned why the Congress government had not comprehensively audited the affected lands.
- Who
- BJP floor leader Aleti Maheshwar Reddy and Telangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, along with other Assembly members.
- What
- A dispute over Section 22A of the Registration Act and demands for a sitting-judge inquiry, audits, publication of reports and action against responsible officials.
- Where
- The Assembly in Hyderabad.
- When
- Saturday, during a short discussion in the Assembly.
- Why
- The BJP sought accountability and transparency over alleged problems involving land records and the Section 22A process.
BJP Demands Investigation
Government Promises Reports
Independent inquiry
BJP Demands Investigation
The BJP demanded an inquiry by a sitting judge and action against officials allegedly responsible.
Government Promises Reports
The government said the forensic audit was being handled by the Special Enquiry Team and would be made available as soon as possible.
Audit status
BJP Demands Investigation
Aleti Maheshwar Reddy questioned why a comprehensive land audit had not been conducted and why the matter had not been reported to the Comptroller and Auditor General.
Government Promises Reports
Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said the matter had been reported to the Comptroller and Auditor General and that an audit report would be released shortly.
Government responsibility
BJP Demands Investigation
The BJP argued that the Congress government should have corrected problems inherited from the previous BRS regime instead of becoming embroiled in the controversy.
Government Promises Reports
The government said the reports would be presented and discussed in the Assembly once available.
Key facts
- Issue
- Issues related to Section 22A of the Registration Act
- BJP demand
- An inquiry by a sitting judge
- BJP concern
- The forensic report had not been made public
- Government position
- The matter was reported to the Comptroller and Auditor General, according to Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy
- Forensic report
- The report is with the Special Enquiry Team and is expected to be shared publicly
- Systems compared
- Dharani and Bhu Bharati
- Assembly claim
- Aleti Maheshwar Reddy said the issue affected 50 lakh vulnerable citizens
Quotes
Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy
Telangana revenue minister
“The revenue minister himself is acknowledging the flaws. If that is the case, why was a comprehensive audit of the lands not conducted? Why was the matter not reported to the CAG? Why has action not been initiated against the erring officials?”
deccanchronicle.com
“Once the report comes, it will be discussed in the House.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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