AP Aims To Be Land Dispute-Free State: Naidu
Naidu said that over the past two years, the government has prioritised welfare, development and good governance while correcting irregularities committed during the previous regime.
KURNOOL: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday asserted that Andhra Pradesh is being steadily transformed into a state free from land disputes, backed by transparent, tamper-proof and legally secure land record systems.
Addressing a public meeting after distributing Pattadar Passbooks to farmers under the “Mee Bhoomi–Mee Hakku programme" in Banaganapalle, Nandyal district, the Chief Minister said the government is committed to protecting land ownership rights and eliminating the scope for disputes through systemic reforms.
He alleged that the previous government's Land Titling Act had turned into a “curse” for the people by creating fear, legal complications and uncertainty over property ownership. “As promised to the people, we repealed the Act immediately after coming to power, as it only complicated land issues instead of resolving them,” he claimed.
Naidu said that over the past two years, the government has prioritised welfare, development and good governance while correcting irregularities committed during the previous regime. “The YSRC misused its authority by targeting dissenters, placing their lands under the 22-A category, creating disputes and attempting to take control of private properties,” he alleged.
Criticising the YSRC government’s tenure, he said even land documents and survey stones were misused for political promotion. “We have put an end to such practices and are now issuing Pattadar Passbooks bearing the state emblem and incorporating advanced security features to ensure authenticity and eliminate errors,” he said.
Describing the initiative as a “sacred, mission-mode programme”, the Chief Minister said the government plans to distribute 72,70,605 Pattadar Passbooks across 9,833 villages by March 2027, covering all eligible landowners in a phased manner. He said the government is taking concrete steps to resolve long-pending land disputes across the state.
The Record of Rights exercise has already been completed in 1,971 villages, including those with village inam lands that were earlier placed under 22-A restrictions. The introduction of auto-mutation, he said, would ensure the smooth and transparent transfer of inherited properties to rightful beneficiaries without delays.
Naidu claimed that several long-pending disputes had already been resolved in places such as Shettipalli in Tirupati district, Vatticherukuru in Guntur district and Kangundi in Chittoor district. In the Dhone constituency, he said, 2,074 acres of Waqf land that had been placed under 22-A restrictions were removed from the prohibited list, providing significant relief to farmers.
The Chief Minister reiterated that the coalition government's ultimate objective is to make Andhra Pradesh completely free of land disputes while ensuring balanced and inclusive development across all regions.
Highlighting development in Rayalaseema, he said the region is witnessing a major transformation with large-scale industrial investments, including the Kadapa Steel Plant, a Hero MotoCorp manufacturing unit and the proposed AMCA defence fighter jet project. “Royal Enfield motorcycles manufactured in Rayalaseema will reach markets across the country, showcasing the region's growing industrial strength,” he said.
He said that with ₹40,000 crore in government investment and ₹60,000 crore in private investment, Rayalaseema is poised to emerge as a major horticulture hub. He also noted that the per capita income in certain rural pockets, such as Lingala in Kadapa district, was higher than that of several urban centres, reflecting changing economic patterns.
Referring to climatic challenges, Naidu said the State had recorded a 22 per cent rainfall deficit this season due to El Niño conditions, affecting agriculture and water availability. “To address water scarcity and ensure sustainable water management, we have launched the Jaladhara programme. In Nandyal district alone, 18 km of feeder channels and several check dams have been constructed,” he said, appreciating the efforts of district officials.
He emphasised that effective rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge would be crucial to achieving long-term water security and ensuring sustainable agriculture in the State.
Finance minister Payyavula Keshav, Roads and Buildings Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy, Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad, Nandyal Collector Rajakumari, along with several MLAs and MPs, attended the programme.