Telangana Moves to Clear Decades-Old Land Cases as Fast-Track Regularisation Begins
Hyderabad, Telangana | September 28, 2026: Thousands of land-related applications pending for years in Telangana could move closer to resolution as the state government steps up efforts to clear its backlog of Urban Land Ceiling (ULC) cases. The government has directed officials to expedite the examination of eligible applications, a move that could help affected property owners facing difficulties with land rights and transactions.
Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said the Congress government has initiated a fast-track process to address long-pending ULC applications and related Section 22-A issues.
Government Targets Long-Pending ULC Applications
The state government has issued a memo directing officials to review pending applications concerning colonies that were partially regularised or remained unregularised under the Telangana Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act.
The review covers applications filed under previously issued government orders, including GOs 455, 456, 747 and 92. Officials have been instructed to regularise eligible cases after completing the required procedures and complying with applicable rules.
The minister said thousands of applications remained unresolved despite a 2016 government order intended to address the issue.
Fast-Track Process to Address Section 22-A Issues
The government is also working to resolve land-related restrictions associated with Section 22-A, which can affect property registration.
According to the minister, the latest measures follow discussions in the state cabinet and an assurance given by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy in the Legislative Assembly on September 16. The chief minister had promised to fast-track the resolution of 10–12 key issues related to Section 22-A.
The government’s stated objective is to reduce the difficulties faced by citizens dealing with long-standing land and property matters.
Previous Orders Left Thousands of Cases Unresolved
Ponguleti said the previous BRS government had issued a government order in 2016 to resolve ULC-related issues, but its implementation had remained incomplete. He attributed the prolonged pendency to the lack of action on those cases.
The unresolved applications have reportedly created difficulties for people dealing with land ownership rights and property transactions. The current administration says it is now taking steps to address the backlog.
Registration Relief for Certain Properties
The government has already issued orders permitting the registration of houses, plots and flats that have approvals from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) or municipal authorities, even if they were previously listed under Section 22-A.
This measure could help eligible property owners facing registration-related obstacles. However, the relief is subject to the applicable approvals and government orders; it does not mean that every property listed under Section 22-A is automatically eligible for registration.
High-Level Committee and Further Government Memos
The state has formed a high-level committee to examine land-related issues and has issued memos aligned with GO 118 and GO 76. The latest memo, numbered 48062/ULC/A1/2026-1, directs officials to take up pending ULC applications for review.
The government says these steps form part of a broader effort to resolve long-standing land disputes and administrative hurdles through a structured process.
What Property Owners Should Know
For owners whose applications are pending, the fast-track process could provide a route toward resolving long-standing regularisation and registration issues. However, eligibility will depend on the nature of the property, the relevant government order and completion of the required formalities.
Property owners should verify their application status and applicable approvals with the relevant revenue or registration authorities before proceeding with a transaction.
The government has said that other pending issues will also be addressed. The practical impact of the latest measures will depend on how quickly officials examine applications and implement the directions.