Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh to Regularise Thousands of Vizag Homes
The Andhra Pradesh government plans to give legal ownership papers to thousands of families in Visakhapatnam.
These families built homes on government-owned land many years ago.
The government says the plan will cover more than 26,000 houses.
Chandrababu Naidu said titles would be given to 28,445 families.
The land involved is spread across 11 mandals.
It covers nearly 1.94 million square yards.
Officials estimate the land is worth about Rs 8,800 crore.
The title deeds are expected to be distributed on September 19.
The Andhra Pradesh government will regularise unauthorised homes built on government land in Visakhapatnam.
Officials said more than 26,000 houses are involved, while Chandrababu Naidu cited 28,445 families.
The land covers 1,933,853 square yards across 11 mandals.
Officials estimated the land’s market value at about Rs 8,800 crore; Naidu put it at Rs 8,874 crore.
House-site title deeds are scheduled to be distributed to families on September 19.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government and 28,445 families identified by Chandrababu Naidu.
- What
- Unauthorised homes on government land will be regularised, with house-site title deeds issued.
- When
- Title deeds are scheduled to be distributed on September 19.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, across 11 mandals in Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To give families ownership rights over homes they have occupied for years and end a decades-long wait.
- Location
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Families cited by Naidu
- 28,445
- Houses cited by officials
- More than 26,000
- Land area
- 1,933,853 square yards
- Administrative coverage
- 11 mandals
- Estimated land value
- About Rs 8,800 crore according to officials; Rs 8,874 crore according to Naidu
- Title distribution date
- September 19