Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Harish Rao Seeks Judge-Led Probe Into Telangana 22A Land Row
Some families say their land and homes were wrongly put on a government list called the Section 22A prohibited-properties list.
Being on the list can make it difficult to complete property transactions.
BRS leader T. Harish Rao met affected families in Quthbullapur.
He said old housing colonies, private properties and farmland were included by mistake.
He questioned the Revenue Minister’s claim that 98 percent of the properties had already been removed.
Harish Rao also mentioned complaints that some people were asked to pay intermediaries to clear their properties.
He wants an independent investigation led by a sitting High Court judge.
He also wants the government to correct wrong records itself and explain what happened in a White Paper.
BRS leader T. Harish Rao demanded a sitting High Court judge’s inquiry into Telangana’s Section 22A prohibited-properties controversy.
He alleged that private properties, residential colonies and agricultural lands were wrongly placed on the prohibited list.
Harish Rao sought a White Paper detailing properties added and removed, including survey numbers, dates, reasons and responsible authorities.
He said affected owners should not have to repeatedly visit government offices and alleged complaints of intermediaries demanding money for clearances.
The BRS will raise the matter in the Assembly from September 7 and demanded Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy’s removal.
- Who
- BRS Deputy Floor Leader T. Harish Rao, affected property owners, the Telangana government and Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy.
- What
- Harish Rao demanded a sitting High Court judge’s inquiry, a White Paper and corrective action over properties allegedly included incorrectly in the Section 22A prohibited list.
- When
- Harish Rao made the demands on Tuesday; the BRS said it would raise the issue in the Assembly from September 7.
- Where
- He met affected families at M.J. Gardens in Shapur Nagar, Quthbullapur, Hyderabad; he also referred to affected properties across Telangana, including Yadadri district.
- Why
- He said erroneous entries were harming property owners and farmers, creating administrative difficulties and prompting allegations of payments to intermediaries for property clearances.
BRS and Harish Rao’s Position
Revenue Minister’s Reported Position
Extent of the problem
BRS and Harish Rao’s Position
Harish Rao said hundreds of affected people continued to report grievances, suggesting that serious problems remained despite the reported removal of 98 percent of properties.
Revenue Minister’s Reported Position
Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy reportedly claimed that 98 percent of the properties had already been removed from the prohibited list.
Who should correct records
BRS and Harish Rao’s Position
Harish Rao said the government should remove erroneous entries on its own instead of making property owners submit applications and repeatedly visit MRO, RDO and Collector offices.
Revenue Minister’s Reported Position
The articles provide no detailed Revenue Department response to Harish Rao’s demand for automatic corrections.
Investigation and accountability
BRS and Harish Rao’s Position
Harish Rao called for a sitting High Court judge’s inquiry, a White Paper, identification of responsible officials or others, and punishment for irregularities. He also demanded the Revenue Minister’s removal.
Revenue Minister’s Reported Position
The articles do not state whether the government accepted or rejected the proposed inquiry, White Paper or calls for ministerial removal.
- Issue
- Alleged wrongful inclusion of private properties, residential colonies and agricultural land in the Section 22A prohibited-properties list.
- Main demand
- An immediate inquiry by a sitting High Court judge.
- White Paper sought
- A record of additions and deletions, including survey numbers, dates, reasons and responsible authorities.
- Revenue Department claim
- Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy reportedly claimed that 98 percent of the properties had been removed from the list.
- Areas mentioned
- Padmarao Nagar Phase-I, Springfield, Nizampet and Yadadri district, among other locations.
- Alleged irregularities
- Harish Rao cited complaints involving intermediaries allegedly seeking money to clear properties and said even government properties or public establishments were reportedly listed.
- Political action
- The BRS plans to raise the issue in the Assembly from September 7 and demanded the Revenue Minister’s removal.
