Telangana Sets 30-Day Deadline to Resolve 22A Property Cases and Ease Registration Blocks
Hyderabad, Telangana | September 19, 2026: Thousands of Telangana property owners facing restrictions on registration and transactions under Section 22A could get relief after the state government formed a three-member high-level committee to examine pending cases and recommend resolutions within 30 days.
The government will also issue a special Government Order (GO) for properties that had already received approvals from authorities such as GHMC and HMDA but were subsequently brought under the 22A prohibited list.
The move could provide a pathway for affected owners to register properties that have remained effectively blocked from sale or transfer.
Three-Member Panel to Examine 22A Disputes
The high-level committee will examine cases and representations involving properties included in the prohibited list and recommend measures to address the issues.
The panel will be headed by CCLA Commissioner Lokesh Kumar.
Its other members are:
- Law Secretary B Papi Reddy
- Special Secretary, Registration and Stamps, Raeevgandhi Hanumanthu
The committee has been given a 30-day timeframe to examine the pending matters and work toward resolution.
Government Identifies 12 Categories of 22A Issues
Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said the government has identified 12 categories of issues involving properties placed on the 22A prohibited list.
The committee will consider these categories while examining individual representations and recommending appropriate measures.
For property owners, the significance lies in the government's move toward a structured, time-bound review instead of leaving disputed cases unresolved indefinitely.
Special GO Planned for Properties With Earlier Approvals
A particularly important part of the announcement concerns properties that had already received approvals from competent authorities.
The government plans to issue a special GO covering properties that secured approvals from GHMC, HMDA and other competent authorities but later became part of the 22A prohibited list.
The proposed order is intended to create a mechanism through which eligible properties can be registered.
Around 9,000 Residents Seek Relief in LB Nagar
The issue is particularly significant in LB Nagar, where around 9,000 residents from 23 colonies have submitted applications seeking relief from the 22A restrictions.
The government has already issued a memo covering these colonies.
The Revenue Minister said proceedings would be initiated following his visit to the area, potentially bringing a large number of pending property cases into the resolution process.
Why Section 22A Matters to Property Owners
Being included in the 22A prohibited list can create major difficulties for property owners because registration and certain property transactions can become restricted.
This can affect owners who want to:
- Sell their property
- Transfer ownership
- Register a transaction
- Complete pending documentation
- Establish clear transactionability of the property
For buyers, properties affected by 22A restrictions can also create additional due-diligence concerns because the ability to complete registration is an essential part of a property transaction.
What Property Owners Should Check
Owners whose properties are affected by the 22A list should keep their approval and ownership records ready while the government reviews the cases.
Important documents may include:
- Previous sale and title documents
- GHMC or HMDA approvals
- Layout and building permissions
- Registration records
- Previous government orders or memos
- Property-related applications submitted to authorities
The exact documents and procedure will depend on the category under which a property has been included in the prohibited list.
What Happens Next
The three-member committee will examine the identified categories and pending representations within the government's 30-day framework.
The proposed special GO for properties that had received approvals before being placed under 22A will also be closely watched by affected owners.
If implemented as announced, the measures could provide a clearer route for thousands of property owners across Telangana who have faced prolonged uncertainty over registration and property transactions.