Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Telangana Minister Warns of PD Act on Temple Land Encroachers
The Telangana government is cracking down on people illegally taking over temple lands.
The Endowments Minister, Konda Surekha, said that they would use a tough law called the PD Act against those who do this.
She found that some people had taken over temple land in one area.
The government plans to take back the land and has asked officials to fence it off to prevent further issues.
The Minister also checked on the preparations for an upcoming temple event.
Telangana's Endowments Minister warned of PD Act usage against temple land encroachers.
Minister Surekha inspected encroached land in Medchal-Malkajgiri district.
Approximately 30.23 acres of Endowments land in Chengicherla were found encroached.
The government aims to reclaim nearly 6,000 acres of encroached Endowments land.
Minister Surekha also reviewed arrangements for the upcoming Yellamma Kalyanam.
- Who
- Telangana Endowments Minister Konda Surekha, officials, and encroachers.
- What
- The Telangana government's plan to reclaim encroached temple lands and the potential use of the PD Act against encroachers.
- When
- Recent events.
- Where
- Telangana, specifically Medchal-Malkajgiri district.
- Why
- To protect temple properties and prevent illegal land occupation.
Government
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Land Protection
Government
Strict action against encroachers.
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- Action
- Threat of PD Act against encroachers
- Minister
- Konda Surekha
- Encroached Land
- 30.23 acres in Chengicherla
- Total Encroached Land
- Approximately 6,000 acres across Telangana
- Relevant Act
- Preventive Detention (PD) Act
