Hyderabad: As many applications pertaining to the prohibited properties 22 A pending with the district collectors, Telangana revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy has directed district collectors and district registrars to dispose of all pending 22-A land-related applications on a war footing, stressing that no application should remain pending. He directed the high-level committee appointed on the 22 A issues to submit a comprehensive report within a week on ULC-related matters, including final court judgments and cases where Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) may or may not be filed. The report will be discussed with the chief minister before taking a decision on regularisation.
Reviewing on disposal of 22 A applications with the district collectors and district registrars from Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Sangareddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts at secretariat on Thursday, the minister said the state govt is committed to providing a permanent solution to long-pending 22-A land issues and ensuring relief to affected applicants through effective implementation of government decisions. Srinivas Reddy said the govt had issued clear orders on several pending issues pertaining to 22 A applications. These include implementation of GOs 118 and 76, registration permissions for houses, plots and flats in the 22-A list that have approvals from GHMC, HMDA, DTCP and municipalities, disposal of Urban Land Ceiling (ULC) applications, resolution of issues relating to patta lands where nala procedures are incomplete, and implementation of GO 59. The minister further instructed officials to thoroughly examine revenue records, registration details and supporting documents relating to lands listed under 22-A.
The minister instructed officials to clear all applications received under these categories without delay and said collectors bear the responsibility of ensuring strict implementation of govt orders. Issues that cannot be resolved at the district level should be referred to the high-level committee headed by the revenue secretary, he said. Genuine landowners should not face unnecessary delays or repeated visits to government offices, he said.
He suggested that collectors, district registrars and other concerned officials hold weekly review meetings at the district level to monitor progress. Stressing that govt policies and orders should translate into tangible benefits for citizens, the minister asked collectors to examine the guidelines and ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive justice.