BRS leader T. Harish Rao has called for the resignation of Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, alleging corruption and mass distress caused by the inclusion of lands under Section 22A.
The political atmosphere in Telangana has reached a boiling point as the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) intensified its attack on the ruling government. The party has formally demanded the resignation of Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, holding him morally responsible for the widespread anxiety caused by the inclusion of numerous landholdings under the prohibited list of Section 22A of the Registration Act.
During a massive protest in Malkajgiri on Tuesday, BRS Deputy Floor Leader T. Harish Rao slammed the government for its recent administrative decisions. He questioned the logic behind including these lands in the prohibited list, especially after the Urban Land Ceiling Act was scrapped back in 2008. Rao highlighted that thousands of Government Orders (G.Os) have been issued, effectively freezing the rights of owners across Hyderabad, Rangareddy, and Medchal districts.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that the sudden restriction on land registration under Section 22A creates a massive liquidity crisis in the real estate sector. For middle-class families who have invested their life savings into plots and flats, this administrative hurdle acts as a de facto seizure of their assets, paralyzing their ability to sell or develop property.
"The overnight inclusion of these lands has pushed lakhs of families into a state of financial paralysis and extreme distress."
In a scathing indictment of the ruling Congress party, Harish Rao alleged a massive corruption racket. He claimed that Congress leaders are demanding 30% of the land value as commission, along with development rights, in exchange for delisting the properties from the prohibited category. He emphasized that blaming low-level officials for this systemic error would not be tolerated by the public.
The scale of the issue is immense. Reports indicate that approximately 7,500 lands in the Rangareddy district and over 6,000 properties in Medchal, including HMDA and HUDA lands, have been caught in this regulatory net. The protest saw participation from key leaders including MLA Marri Rajashekhar Reddy and Kaleru Venkatesh Yadav.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the core issue regarding Section 22A? It involves the government placing private lands on a 'prohibited list,' preventing owners from legally registering or selling their property.
2. What are the specific allegations made by BRS? BRS alleges that Congress leaders are demanding a 30% commission to remove lands from this prohibited list.
