Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy announced a fast-track probe into illegal land mutations and unauthorized transfers of government lands during the previous BRS regime. A new policy for assigned lands is also on the horizon.

Key Takeaways

  • Fast-track scrutiny initiated for suspicious transactions under the Dharani portal.
  • Allegations of large-scale irregularities during the previous BRS government's tenure.
  • Stamps and Registration revenue expected to hit ₹18,000 crore this fiscal year.
  • New comprehensive policy coming for 85,000 acres of assigned lands.

The Telangana State government is set to take stringent action against individuals who allegedly misused the erstwhile Dharani portal to secure lands illegally, announced Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Saturday. Addressing a press conference at the State Secretariat, the Minister revealed that all land transactions migrated from the Dharani portal to the new Bhu Bharati system are currently undergoing rigorous examination.

Mr. Reddy alleged that significant irregularities, including illegal mutations and unauthorized transfers of government-owned land, occurred during the tenure of the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government. He emphasized that the government is conducting a detailed inquiry into the prohibited land list to ensure no private or undisputed land has been wrongfully included.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that rectifying land record discrepancies is crucial for maintaining investor confidence and preventing long-term litigation in the real estate sector. By cleaning up the Dharani database, the government aims to restore the integrity of the state's land administration system.

'The transition from Dharani to Bhu Bharati represents a critical opportunity to purge systemic corruption from the state's land records.'

Regarding revenue performance, the Minister highlighted a significant uptick in collections. Following the revision of land market values, revenue from the Stamps and Registration Department has surged from ₹13,000 crore when the current administration took office to nearly ₹15,000 crore in 2025. Projections suggest this figure could reach ₹18,000 crore within the current financial year.

Historical Background

The Dharani portal was originally launched as a digital land records management system in Telangana to streamline transactions and reduce manual interference. However, allegations of technical loopholes being exploited for illegal land grabbing have plagued the system, necessitating the current high-level audit.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the government adding new private lands to the prohibited list?
No, the Minister clarified that claims regarding the inclusion of private lands or house plots are completely false.

2. What is being done about assigned lands?
The government is developing a comprehensive policy for approximately 85,000 acres of assigned land, covering both urban and rural contexts.

Did You Know?: Land market value revisions have led to a 10% to 20% higher revenue generation than initially anticipated by the state.