What is the Telangana LRS Scheme?
The Telangana Land Regularization Scheme (LRS) is an initiative by the Telangana State Government to address unauthorized land use and construction issues. The scheme provides a legal framework for regularizing lands that have been developed or used without proper approvals. It aims to bring these lands under legal compliance, ensuring that property owners have clear titles and adhere to land use regulations.
Latest Update on LRS scheme & applications
The Telangana State Government has renewed its efforts to regularize unauthorized plots through the long-awaited Layout Regularization Scheme (LRS). The scheme, which has been on hold due to legal challenges, saw a surge in applications since its launch by the BRS government in August 2020. Despite the halt in the regularization process, significant developments have recently occurred.
On Friday, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy held a review meeting to address the status of the LRS. They have instructed officials to form special teams across all 33 districts to expedite the processing of pending applications. The meeting was attended by key officials including Special Chief Secretary (Finance) K. Ramakrishna Rao, Principal Secretary (Revenue) Naveen Mittal, Secretary (Stamps and Registrations) Jyoti Buddha Prakash, Special Secretary (Housing) V.P. Gautham, and GHMC Commissioner Kata Amrapali.
Benefits of Regularizing Your Property Under LRS:
Regularizing your property through the LRS scheme offers several advantages:
- Legal ownership: You will obtain legal ownership documents for your property.
- Enhanced property value: Regularized properties tend to appreciate in value.
- Access to loans: Banks and financial institutions are more likely to provide loans for regularized properties.
- Improved infrastructure: Regularization often leads to better infrastructure development in the area.
Pending Applications and Scheme Overview:
Over the past four years, more than 25 lakh applications have accumulated under the LRS, reflecting the high demand for land regularization. The BRS government initially opened the application window from August 31 to October 31, 2020, receiving a total of 25.44 lakh applications. This includes:
- 10.76 lakh from panchayats
- 10.54 lakh from municipalities
- 4.13 lakh from municipal corporations
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Revenue and Application Fees
The scheme generated substantial revenue, with the government collecting nearly Rs 250 crore from application fees alone. The fee structure was:
- Rs 1,000 for small plots
- Rs 10,000 for larger plots
However, the regularization process was paused shortly after fee collection due to ongoing legal issues, and it has remained suspended for the last four years.
Regional Application Breakdown
In terms of geographical distribution, the application numbers were:
- 1.06 lakh applications in GHMC limits
- 1.01 lakh applications within the Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation (GWM) area
- 50,000 applications in Khammam Municipal Corporation limits
Future Revenue Projections
The LRS is projected to generate approximately Rs 10,000 crore in revenue for the state government once the regularization process resumes and is fully implemented.
How to check Application Status:
visit the official website https://lrs.telangana.gov.in/
click on citizen login, you will be redirected to a new page
Enter your registered Mobile number, that you provided during LRS application time
Click on Application status , you will get the status of your plot or land that you applied including citizen name, application number and all
Conclusion
The Telangana government’s renewed focus on the Layout Regularization Scheme signifies a significant step towards resolving the backlog of applications and addressing land regularization issues across the state. As the government continues to streamline the process, stakeholders can anticipate a more efficient system and substantial future revenue from the LRS.
Frequently Asked Questions:
A1: The Telangana Land Regularization Scheme (LRS) is an initiative by the Telangana State Government to regularize unauthorized plots and constructions, providing legal status to properties that were developed without proper approvals
A2: The LRS Scheme was launched by the BRS government in August 2020
A3: The scheme has received approximately 25.44 lakh applications, including 10.76 lakh from panchayats, 10.54 lakh from municipalities, and 4.13 lakh from municipal corporations
A4: The regularization process was halted due to legal issues shortly after the application fees were collected.
A5: The government has collected nearly Rs 250 crore from application fees and expects to generate around Rs 10,000 crore in total revenue from the scheme.
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