Hyderabad: Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on Thursday directed officials to complete 2BHK house allocation across Telangana by the end of May.
He reviewed housing, revenue, and forest issues with public representatives and officials from erstwhile Medak and Karimnagar districts at the Housing Corporation headquarters. He instructed authorities to finish houses in final construction stages quickly.
The Minister said the government would support incomplete units with up to ₹5 lakh under the Indiramma Housing Scheme. Officials will adjust earlier expenditure before releasing funds.
2BHK house allocation to prioritise eligible beneficiaries
Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy said beneficiaries can complete construction if contractors refuse pending work. The government will release funds through a green channel mechanism.
Public representatives raised concerns over incomplete houses and lack of basic facilities. These included electricity, drinking water, drainage, and roads. They also flagged ineligible occupants.
In response, the Minister directed Collectors to remove ineligible beneficiaries immediately. Authorities will reassign houses to eligible families with involvement of local MLAs.
The government is using ₹400 crore to develop infrastructure in 2BHK colonies. He also ordered cancellation of allotted but unoccupied houses. Officials will reallocate them to deserving families.
He warned of strict action against corruption in bill payments. Those involved may face dismissal from service.
2BHK house allocation linked to land protection measures
The Minister said poverty would remain the only eligibility criterion under the Indiramma Housing Scheme. Collectors must ensure genuine beneficiaries receive houses.
He added that the government provides 40 tonnes of sand free for construction. However, misuse reports have emerged. Therefore, he directed officials to ensure proper distribution and frame rules to prevent irregularities.
He noted that some beneficiaries rent out houses located far from towns. Authorities will identify such cases and reassign houses to nearby eligible families.
Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy stressed zero tolerance for encroachments on government land. He directed strict action against illegal occupation.
To resolve disputes between Revenue and Forest lands, he ordered a joint survey. Officials will use modern technology to fix boundaries and prevent future conflicts.
He said the government is strengthening land records through reforms in the Survey, Settlement, and Land Records Department.
The Minister clarified that no new revenue divisions or mandals are planned. However, the government will build Sub-Registrar, MRO, and RDO offices in district and constituency headquarters. Collectors must submit proposals.
IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu said the housing scheme is a flagship programme. He asked Collectors to ensure all sanctioned houses are grounded and completed.
Senior officials, including Revenue Secretary D.S. Lokesh Kumar and Housing Secretary V.P. Gautam, attended the meeting.
Later, Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy inaugurated a 30 kW rooftop solar power plant at the Housing Corporation headquarters. The plant will generate about 4,500 units of electricity each month and reduce energy costs.