The Telangana government has announced a strict 45-day deadline to resolve long-pending property disputes and stalled registrations under Section 22A of the Registration Act. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy confirmed on September 19, 2026, that a high-level committee has been formed to clear these grievances and unlock blocked real estate transactions across the state.
The announcement implements assurances made by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy in the Assembly, bringing immediate relief to thousands of property owners unable to sell or mortgage their homes due to prohibitory list errors.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Deadline for Section 22A Grievances | 45 days |
| Registration-related GOs Release | Within 1 week |
| Committee Formation Date | September 18, 2026 |
| LB Nagar Beneficiaries (G.O. 118) | More than 9,700 families |
| LB Nagar Processing Target | Within 1 month |
Government Orders and High-Level Committee Formed
To spearhead the resolution process, the government constituted a three-member high-level committee on September 18, 2026. The panel is chaired by Chief Commissioner of Land Administration (CCLA) D.S. Lokesh Kumar and includes Law Secretary Papi Reddy and Inspector General of Registration and Stamps Rajiv Gandhi Hanumanthu.
According to the Revenue Minister, specific government orders addressing registration-related problems will be issued within a week. These orders will outline transparent procedures and address concerns for individuals who have not yet submitted their grievance applications.
How Unlocking Section 22A Helps Property Owners
The move affects owners whose private properties were placed on the Section 22A prohibited list, which blocks registration offices from processing transactions. Resolution and removal of wrongly listed properties will restore the ability of citizens to legally register, sell, mortgage, or transact their properties.
Crucially, the government announced it will initiate a process to regularise approved layouts and colonies under HMDA, GHMC, and DTCP jurisdictions where registrations have been heavily stalled because of Section 22A mapping errors.
Addressing widespread public anxiety, Ponguleti assured residents that no houses covered by the regularisation process would be demolished. Even in areas where prohibitory orders issued by the previous government remained in force, the state plans to push through resolutions within a month.
Targeting LB Nagar, Medchal, and Rangareddy Disputes
The immediate impact in the Hyderabad region is heavily concentrated in LB Nagar and surrounding localities. Applications under G.O. Ms. 118 from colonies in the LB Nagar area began processing on September 19, 2026. The government has identified more than 9,700 families as direct beneficiaries of this regularisation, targeting application disposal within one month.
Similar regularisation and clearance efforts are expanding to parts of Medchal and Rangareddy districts. Separately, the government noted that G.O. 76 has already been issued for the regularisation of residential properties and house sites in the Singareni coal-belt areas.
“GOs would be issued within a week to address registration-related problems and concerns of people who had not yet submitted applications… issues would be resolved within a month and houses would not be demolished.”
Understanding Section 22A and Prohibited Lands
Section 22A of the Registration Act is utilized to identify properties for which registration is prohibited. This typically covers government land, assigned lands, or legally disputed properties. However, when private or eligible properties are erroneously included due to classification problems, genuine owners face frozen assets.
The state’s current intervention is part of a broader 12-point action plan covering prohibited-list disputes and stalled registrations. Accessing clean land records remains a priority for the Revenue Department to ensure transparent land administration moving forward.
Next Steps for Plot and Home Owners
Owners dealing with stalled registrations should watch closely for the promised government orders over the next week. These documents will dictate the exact application procedures and timelines enforced by district revenue and registration officials.
The state has advised plot and land owners to consult local officials to navigate the ongoing issue of patta issuance. The committee is expected to roll out a specific mechanism for removing successfully resolved cases from the prohibited list to allow immediate sub-registrar transactions.
Reality Check
While the 45-day promise is a strong administrative target, it does not mean every disputed parcel will automatically clear. Each case still requires rigorous physical and record verification. Additionally, regularisation processes—such as those under G.O. 118—remain subject to applicable High Court orders, meaning complex legal disputes may take longer than the standard one-month processing target to update the Record of Rights.
Analysis
This 45-day clearance initiative is poised to significantly unlock capital and transactions in Hyderabad-region approved layouts, providing much-needed certainty for buyers. By assigning top-level officials (CCLA and IG of Stamps) to the committee, the state is prioritizing executive action over bureaucratic delays. The practical success of this plan will hinge on whether local sub-registrar offices promptly update their digital databases once the committee clears a property, ensuring owners don’t face secondary delays at the registration desk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main promise on Section 22A land disputes?
Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said Telangana would clear grievances related to Section 22A properties within 45 days.
When are the new registration-related government orders expected?
The minister stated that the necessary government orders would be issued within a week of the September 19, 2026, announcement.
Who will examine the Section 22A controversy?
A high-level committee chaired by CCLA D.S. Lokesh Kumar will examine the issue, with Law Secretary Papi Reddy and Registration and Stamps IG Rajiv Gandhi Hanumanthu serving as members.
Will approved HMDA, GHMC and DTCP layouts be covered?
Yes. The government confirmed it would initiate a process to regularise approved layouts and colonies where registrations were unfairly stalled because of Section 22A.
How many LB Nagar families are expected to benefit from G.O. 118?
The government noted that more than 9,700 families in LB Nagar colonies would benefit, with applications targeted for disposal within a month, subject to applicable High Court orders.
Will houses be demolished under the announced regularisation process?
No. Revenue Minister Ponguleti specifically assured residents that houses covered by the regularisation effort would not be demolished.
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