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The Telangana government has halted property registrations on 1,200 acres of disputed land worth INR 60,000 crore in areas like Hafeezpet, Madhapur, and Kondapur. The move follows a high court directive to prevent unauthorised transactions amid ongoing legal battles with private firms and individuals claiming ownership. The Rangareddy district collector issued a revised prohibition list to block registrations, marking the first update in nearly a decade. Some survey numbers, including Khursheed Jah Paigah land, have been contested for decades. Despite previous attempts in 2013 and 2016, legal challenges persist, complicating efforts to secure government land from encroachments and claims further.
The Telangana government is embroiled in a legal dispute over roughly 1,200 acres of prime government land valued at an estimated INR 60,000 crore. This land, located in high-demand areas such as Hafeezpet, Madhapur, and Kondapur, has become the centre of a heated ownership battle. Advertisement
Historically, the land in question has been officially recorded as government property. However, over the years, both private companies and individuals have laid claim to parts of this land. Prior efforts by the Rangareddy district administration-back in 2013 and 2016-to prevent unauthorised land registrations were at times undermined by procedural lapses and subsequent court rulings.
At the heart of the dispute are several survey numbers, particularly those between 77 and 80. These numbers have been the subject of prolonged litigation, with survey number 80 drawing special attention due to a status quo order from the Supreme Court involving multiple parties, including the Telangana government, the state waqf board, and private firm Trinity Infra.
To safeguard the government's interests, the Rangareddy district collector recently issued a revised land prohibition list. This list, the first update in nearly a decade, instructs the registration and stamps department to halt all property registrations for the disputed lands. This action follows directives from the Telangana High Court to prevent further unauthorised registrations.
Survey number 80 is officially recorded as 484 acres of government land. However, only 50 acres remain vacant, while the rest has been occupied by unauthorised structures.
Survey number 77 consists of 127 acres, along with two additional parcels: 77/P covering 24 acres and 77/P1 spanning 102 acres.
Other disputed survey numbers include 78, 104, and 151, each with varying acreages. Additionally, certain areas, such as 82/2, 88/1, and 98, have been allocated to various government agencies, including municipal and energy departments.
The situation is further complicated by conflicting claims and past legal battles, some of which span three to four decades. In one instance, a private firm managed to get its survey number removed from the prohibition list, only for the government to later re-impose the restrictions. Disputes over parts of the Khursheed Jah Paigah land have added another layer of complexity to an already tangled situation.
The ongoing dispute over these high-value lands underscores the challenges faced by the Telangana government in managing and protecting its property. With deep-rooted legal battles and conflicting claims from both private and public sectors, the resolution of this dispute remains uncertain as the government continues its efforts to enforce the high court's orders and secure its assets.
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