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The Telangana government has initiated a comprehensive forensic audit of land transactions across all districts to investigate possible irregularities in records generated through the Dharani land-records portal, officials have said. The move follows preliminary forensic examinations in two districts that reportedly flagged misuse of the digital system, including irregular transfers and shortfalls in government dues. Authorities have indicated that the audit will extend to all remaining districts after initial findings suggested discrepancies in thousands of cases and potential diversion of government revenue. The exercise is aimed at restoring confidence in land records and ensuring transparency in property transactions, as well as taking action against any misuse or unlawful transfer of public land. Revenue officials are overseeing the audit process in coordination with specialised agencies.
The Telangana government has decided to carry out a forensic audit of land transactions across the state as part of a detailed probe into alleged irregularities in the operation of the Dharani land records system that was introduced during the previous administration. Revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy has said the audit will be extended to all districts after a pilot examination identified multiple issues in preliminary findings. Advertisement
Officials have indicated that the state plans to use evidence from the pilot audits conducted in Siddipet and Sircilla, where significant discrepancies were reportedly identified in a large number of land transactions recorded on the Dharani portal. Initial scrutiny of these cases found instances where payments due to the government were not remitted and where documentation suggested potential misuse of the digital land-records system. Based on those findings, the government has directed that similar forensic examinations be conducted in the remaining 31 districts.
According to statements from the revenue department, roughly 52 lakh Dharani transactions have taken place since the portal's inception, and tens of thousands of them are to be audited for anomalies. The forensic review is intended to scrutinise transaction authenticity, identify any evidence of tampering or manipulation, and ensure that land transfers adhere to legal and procedural norms. Early results have prompted criminal cases in several districts and reinforced the government's commitment to accountability in land administration.
The audit follows broader efforts by the state to reform land record management and replace the Dharani system with updated frameworks purported to offer stronger safeguards and clearer title verification for landowners. Officials said the expanded audit aims to bolster public confidence in property rights and to safeguard land intended for genuine beneficiaries.
Revenue officials remain engaged with high-level committees and specialised audit agencies to ensure the exercise is thorough, transparent and effective in uncovering any irregularities linked to past land transactions.
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