The Andhra Pradesh government, under Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, has repealed the Land Titling Act of 2022, citing public and media concerns. The new policy includes a free sand program for construction projects, benefiting those with investments over INR 5 crore (USD 600,000) or projects of more than 500 units. This initiative aims to alleviate construction costs and will be in place until a permanent sand distribution system is developed. Additionally, the Civil Supplies Department will secure INR 2,000 crore (USD 24 million) in loans for grain procurement, and further details are being sought from the Agriculture and Cooperation Department.
The Andhra Pradesh government has made significant changes to its land and construction policies. In a recent cabinet meeting, the government led by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu abolished the Land Titling Act passed in 2022 and announced a free sand program for construction projects.
The Land Titling Act, introduced by the previous YSRCP government in 2022, aimed to streamline land ownership records. However, the current government cited concerns raised by the public and media regarding the Act's implementation. Information and Public Relations Minister K Parthasarathy mentioned public suspicion and pressure from landowners as reasons for the repeal.
The cabinet also approved a new government order (GO) providing free sand to residents for construction purposes. Sand is a crucial component in construction but can be expensive to purchase. This initiative aims to ease the financial burden on people undertaking construction projects, particularly those exceeding 500 units or with an investment of more than INR 5 crore (approximately USD 600,000 USD). The free sand program is considered temporary until a more permanent mechanism for sand distribution is established.
The cabinet meeting also addressed other areas. A separate GO was passed allowing the Civil Supplies Department to secure loans of up to INR 2,000 crore (approximately USD 24 million USD) for grain procurement in the upcoming fiscal year 2024-25. Finally, the Agriculture and Cooperation Department received approval for a proposal seeking further details from the state government.
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