BRS leaders have intensified their attack on Telangana‘s land administration and property registration policies. The opposition party alleges that the ruling state government expanded the Section 22A restricted database, claiming that the Telangana government’s prohibited land list now covers more than one crore acres across the state.

BRS working president KTR claimed that during his party’s tenure, only 16-lakh acres remained categorized under prohibited registry lists. He alleged that the current administration expanded restrictions dramatically, causing widespread confusion among property owners and real estate investors. The opposition further charged that a parallel revenue mechanism operates to facilitate arbitrary land transfers while transferring valuable industrial plots and urban land parcels to private entities.

How Did Telangana Govt Respond To BRS Land Claims?

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy rejected the BRS figures, saying disputed private land under Section 22A covers approximately three lakh acres. Government representatives said the BRS figure includes forest land, assigned tracts, government properties and water bodies. Officials maintained that these public assets are permanently protected from private transactions under existing regulatory frameworks.’

Revenue officials are examining individual applications to verify historical land records and clear genuine private claims. Transparent digital portals aim to streamline verification while safeguarding state-owned resources from illegal encroachment.

Debates surrounding land management underscore the need for transparent revenue governance. Verifiable property records help maintain investor confidence while protecting crucial public resources.