Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Former MLA Urges Crackdown on Alleged Illegal Chirala Layouts
Former MLA Amanchi Krishna Mohan says some land projects near Chirala may be illegal.
He claims these projects cover about 1,200 acres.
He says developers should reserve some land for open spaces, roads and other facilities.
According to him, some developers are selling nearly all the land as house plots.
He worries that people who buy these plots may not get roads, drainage or electricity.
He also says the government could lose money.
Krishna Mohan asked officials to inspect the sites together.
He wants registrations stopped until the alleged problems are investigated.
Former Chirala MLA Amanchi Krishna Mohan petitioned Prakasam district officials over alleged unauthorised layouts.
He said the layouts cover nearly 1,200 acres in the Chirala region.
Krishna Mohan alleged developers violated DTCP and OUDA requirements by selling most land as plots.
He warned that buyers could lack roads, drainage, electricity and other basic amenities.
He urged a joint inspection, a halt to registrations and action against those responsible.
- Who
- Former Chirala MLA Amanchi Krishna Mohan and Prakasam district officials.
- What
- A petition seeking action against alleged unauthorised real estate layouts.
- When
- Monday, during the Public Grievance Redressal System programme.
- Where
- The petition was submitted at the Ongole Collectorate concerning layouts in the Chirala region.
- Why
- To investigate alleged violations, protect buyers from inadequate amenities, prevent government revenue loss and stop further plot registrations.
- Person
- Amanchi Krishna Mohan, former Chirala MLA
- Affected area
- Nearly 1,200 acres in the Chirala region
- Alleged violations
- Layouts allegedly developed in breach of DTCP and OUDA norms
- Open-space requirement
- Approved layouts are required to earmark 10 per cent of land as open space
- Requested inspection
- A joint inspection by revenue, panchayat and OUDA officials
- Requested action
- Halt registrations in unauthorised layouts and act against those responsible
- Reported risks
- Possible revenue loss and insufficient roads, drainage and electricity for buyers