Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Minister Ponguleti Warns Revenue Officials Over Delays, Misconduct
Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy met officials to discuss land and housing problems.
He said officials must help people instead of making them visit offices repeatedly.
Officials who misuse their powers or harass farmers may face punishment.
Applications under Bhu Bharati and Sadabainama should be handled quickly.
A large land re-survey will happen in three stages through June 2027.
Farmers must not be charged for this re-survey.
The minister also asked officials to correct improper entries on the 22-A prohibited land list.
Housing benefits should go to eligible and poorest families.
Officials must also make sure building materials reach approved beneficiaries.
Selection for 2-BHK houses should be completed by September 15.
Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy warned stringent action against officials misusing powers or harassing applicants.
Officials were told to promptly process Bhu Bharati and Sadabainama applications without unnecessary delays.
A three-phase land re-survey must be completed by June 2027, with no charges to farmers.
The minister ordered scrutiny of 22-A prohibited properties and action over alleged registration irregularities.
Officials must prioritize eligible poor families in Indiramma and 2-BHK housing beneficiary selection.
- Who
- State Revenue, Housing and Information Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, revenue officials, housing officials, collectors, MLAs and other senior officials.
- What
- A review meeting addressed revenue administration, land re-survey, prohibited properties, registration offices and housing beneficiary selection.
- When
- The review meeting was held on Thursday; 2-BHK beneficiary selection was ordered by September 15, with re-survey phases due by November 2026, March 2027 and June 2027.
- Where
- The district collectorate in Kothagudem, covering Khammam and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts.
- Why
- To resolve land and housing grievances, prevent delays and alleged misuse of authority, and improve transparency in government services.
- Re-survey schedule
- Phase one by the end of November 2026, phase two by the end of March 2027, and phase three by the end of June 2027.
- Re-survey cost
- Farmers must not be charged any amount for the comprehensive land re-survey.
- Reported survey charges
- Farmers were allegedly charged Rs 500 to Rs 1,000 per acre in parts of Khammam district.
- 22-A list
- Only land legally covered by the prohibited-properties category should remain on the list.
- Housing cement price
- A cement bag, including transportation to villages, was priced at Rs 230 for Indiramma housing beneficiaries.
- 2-BHK selection deadline
- Officials were directed to complete beneficiary selection by September 15.
- Housing priority
- Eligible beneficiaries, particularly the poorest families, should receive priority.