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Land registration halted for 20 lakh acres in Andhra Pradesh over record tampering concerns

#Law & Policy#Land#India#Andhra Pradesh
Last Updated : 16th Jul, 2025
Synopsis

Andhra Pradesh is facing a land registration crisis, with the registration of approximately 20 lakh acres of assigned lands on hold due to suspected record tampering. This ongoing freeze prevents farmers from selling their lands. Despite government efforts, including village-level meetings and a Group of Ministers, a solution remains elusive. Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad hopes for resolution by October, stating the delay protects genuine landowners.

Andhra Pradesh is currently experiencing an ongoing crisis related to land registration. This situation, affecting approximately 20 lakh acres of assigned lands across the state, has arisen due to suspected tampering of land records, leading to the registration of these lands being put on hold.


The registration of approximately 20 lakh acres of assigned lands in Andhra Pradesh has been halted. This ongoing freeze stems from suspected tampering of records, which prevents farmers from selling their lands. This crisis highlights issues of land records corruption and its impact on property transactions. The government has made efforts to address the issue, including conducting village-level revenue meetings and appointing a Group of Ministers (GoM).

Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad stated that the delay is to prevent irregularities and protect the rights of genuine landlords and government property. He expressed hope of finding a solution by October. However, the ban on registration has been extended.

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