Telangana Govt Mandates Registration of Section 22‑A Properties with Valid Approvals

The Telangana government has issued a new order requiring that all Section 22‑A properties be registered only when they hold valid approvals. The directive, released by the state’s land revenue department, targets properties acquired under the Telangana Land Acquisition Act. It stipulates that registration will be denied unless the necessary approvals are verified and documented. The move is intended to strengthen compliance and reduce cases of illegal land acquisition.

Under Section 22‑A, land can be acquired for public purposes, but the process must follow strict regulatory guidelines. The new order clarifies that any property acquired under this section must have all approvals in place before it can be officially recorded. Failure to meet these conditions will result in the property remaining unregistered.

Officials say the directive will streamline land records and protect the rights of landowners. It also provides a clearer framework for developers and investors, ensuring that only properly sanctioned projects proceed to the registration stage.

The order is expected to be enforced from the next fiscal quarter, with the land revenue department announcing a compliance schedule for affected parties.