Telangana Govt constitutes high-level committee to resolve controversy over Section 22A lands
The Telangana government has formed a high-level committee to resolve controversies surrounding land parcels listed under Section 22A of the Registration Act. The committee aims to rectify clerical errors and technical issues to protect genuine landowners within 30 days.
Why it matters
Land record disputes are a major administrative issue in India, and this move addresses property rights and bureaucratic efficiency.
The Telangana Government has decided to put an end to the raging controversy over inclusion of vast stretches of private lands in the Section 22A of the Registration Act.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has announced constitution of a high-level official committee to study the issue in-depth and suggest remedial measures so that not a single genuine land owner is adversely affected. The high power committee comprising Law Secretary, Chief Commissioner of Land Administration (CCLA), Commissioner of Registration and Stamps and other senior officials, has been given a 30 day deadline to study the issue and submit its recommendations.
The Chief Minister attributed the absence of sub division of lands by successive governments that resulted in piling up of the number of lands placed under Section 22A and said that his government is firm on evolving a mechanism in this direction.
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