The Telangana Revenue Department has established a high-level committee to assist genuine property owners whose lands were wrongly listed under Section 22A. A dedicated toll-free helpline 18005-994788 is now active.
- High-level committee formed to rectify wrongful listings under Section 22A.
- Toll-free helpline 18005-994788 launched for grievance registration.
- 757 applications received so far, with Medchal-Malkajgiri reporting the highest volume.
- Root cause identified as official errors and failure to upload court directives online.
Telangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Monday issued a stern warning to departmental officials against causing further hardships to citizens during the regularization process of lands listed under Section 22A of the Registration Act. This move comes as a significant relief to numerous landowners who found their private properties erroneously categorized as prohibited, effectively freezing all real estate transactions.
Understanding Section 22A and Its Impact
Section 22A of the Registration Act grants the State Government the authority to prohibit the registration of specific documents and land transfers. When a property is placed on this 'prohibited list,' sub-registrars are legally bound to refuse any sale, gift, or mortgage deeds. For genuine owners, this has resulted in a legal deadlock, preventing them from utilizing their own assets for financial or personal needs.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that this crisis is a textbook example of the 'digital-administrative gap.' The failure to synchronize judicial orders with online revenue records created a systemic error where legally cleared lands remained flagged. This not only disrupts individual ownership but also hampers the overall liquidity and transparency of the Telangana property market.
"The friction between judicial clearances and administrative records is a systemic failure that requires urgent digital auditing to restore public trust."
Statistical Breakdown of Applications
The Revenue Department has already seen a surge in applications for regularization. The data highlights a heavy concentration of disputes in the suburban and urban fringes of Hyderabad.
| District | Number of Applications |
|---|---|
| Medchal-Malkajgiri | 511 |
| Rangareddy | 146 |
| Hyderabad | 49 |
| Sangareddy | 38 |
Minister Reddy emphasized that the government is committed to removing genuine private properties from the prohibited list at the earliest. He clarified that the issue was primarily due to the failure of officials to host court directives online, a mistake that the department is now actively rectifying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How can I report if my property is wrongly listed under Section 22A?
A: Property owners can register their complaints via the toll-free number 18005-994788 or by submitting a formal application to the concerned revenue officials.
Q2: Why were private properties listed as prohibited?
A: According to the Revenue Minister, the problem arose due to clerical errors by officials and the failure to update online records with relevant court directives.
