Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday defended the government’s position on Section 22A prohibited lands during the Assembly discussion, rejecting opposition allegations that the government was harassing citizens over the issue.
Revanth Reddy said the government was placing facts before the Assembly and addressing concerns involving genuine private properties. He also said errors in the prohibited-land list from earlier periods would be examined and that steps would be taken to resolve genuine cases.
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Revanth Reddy rejected opposition allegations over harassment linked to Section 22A lands.
He said the government would place facts about prohibited lands before the Assembly.
Genuine private-property cases and possible errors in the prohibited list are to be examined.
The CM referred to alleged land-related irregularities during the previous BRS government.
He defended Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy.
A fact-finding inquiry has been ordered into KCR's Erravalli farmhouse and landholding.
The Chief Minister referred to alleged land-related irregularities during the previous BRS government and made allegations concerning the use of the Dharani land-records system. These claims were made during the political debate and have not been treated as established findings.
Revanth Reddy also defended Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy against opposition criticism, saying the government was prepared to consider constructive suggestions and work toward resolving genuine land-related problems.
During the Assembly proceedings, the Chief Minister also criticised BRS members over protests and disruptions around the Assembly. He said police were enforcing directions issued by the Speaker and rules governing the conduct of Assembly proceedings.
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Why This Matters
Section 22A restrictions affect properties placed on the prohibited list and have become a significant political and administrative issue in Telangana. The newly ordered inquiry could establish the factual position regarding the specific allegations concerning KCR’s Erravalli landholding.
Separately, Revanth Reddy ordered the Siddipet district administration and Revenue Department to send a fact-finding team to former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao’s farmhouse at Erravalli. The team has been directed to examine the landholding and allegations concerning government land.
The Chief Minister said the inquiry should determine whether the farmhouse covers around 700 acres and whether 388 acres of government land had been encroached upon. These are allegations raised by the Chief Minister and are subject to the fact-finding inquiry.
Revanth Reddy directed that the inquiry be completed within 30 days.
