Hyderabad: Section 22-A land restrictions have triggered concern among property owners across the erstwhile Nizamabad district. Thousands of acres have reportedly been included in the prohibited properties list under the Registration Act.
The issue has surfaced across Bodhan, Nizamabad, Kamareddy, Yellareddy and Banswada revenue divisions. Residents alleged that authorities imposed the restrictions without creating adequate public awareness.
Many landowners reportedly discovered the restrictions only when they approached Sub-Registrar or Tahsildar offices. The restrictions created difficulties when owners sought to sell or otherwise transact their properties.
The situation has become particularly concerning in Bodhan. Around 3,500 acres in the town and surrounding mandals are reportedly covered under the 22-A category.
Several residential areas have allegedly been affected by the restrictions. These include Venkateshwara Nagar, Shakkar Nagar, Achanpalli, Rakasipet and areas along Bellal Road.
The Police Colony in the Bellal Reddy area has also raised questions over its inclusion. The colony has 258 houses and residential plots, according to the report.
The land was reportedly purchased by the Police Housing Cooperative Society from Nizam Sugars in 2000. The transaction was registered under document number 4510/2000.
Meanwhile, residents and activists have raised another concern over temple lands. They questioned the lack of publicly available details for properties covered under Section 22A(1)(c).
Section 22-A land restrictions leave temple land details unclear
Residents and activists claimed that the Registration Department website provides information on several categories of prohibited properties. However, they said details concerning Endowments and temple lands remain unavailable.
The website reportedly displays an “Uploading Soon” message for those details. This has added to uncertainty among landowners seeking clarity about property records.
Officials from the Revenue, Registration and Endowments departments have reportedly offered differing explanations. As a result, residents remain concerned about the status and transaction rights of affected properties.
The report said landowners and activists were seeking greater clarity over the restrictions. However, it did not provide details of any specific government decision to remove or revise the properties from the prohibited list.