Telangana Opens Registration Route for Approved Properties Under Section 22-A
Hyderabad, Telangana | September 25, 2026: Thousands of property owners in Telangana could get relief from long-pending registration problems after the state government cleared a route for registering certain properties covered under Section 22-A, provided they have valid layout, building or apartment approvals from competent authorities.
The move is particularly relevant for owners of houses, flats and plots whose properties remained on the prohibited list despite having statutory approvals from agencies such as GHMC, HMDA, DTCP and municipal bodies.
What Changed for Section 22-A Properties
Under the new orders, properties falling under the Section 22-A category can become eligible for registration if they have received legally valid approvals from the competent government authorities.
These approvals may include those issued by:
- Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC)
- Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA)
- Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP)
- Municipal authorities
- Other applicable urban or rural local bodies
Eligibility will remain subject to the conditions prescribed by the government.
Valid Approval Does Not Mean Automatic Registration
The government has clarified that properties covered by Section 22-A will not be treated uniformly.
Each application will be examined based on factors including:
- Land records
- Validity of statutory approvals
- Legal status of the property
- Relevant transaction documents
- Other applicable conditions
Applicants will also need to submit at least one valid link document relating to a transaction registered after the relevant approval was granted.
This requirement is intended to help authorities establish the transaction history and eligibility of the property before allowing registration.
District Committees to Examine Property Cases
To implement the new mechanism, Telangana is setting up district-level committees to examine Section 22-A registration cases.
The committees will include:
- District Collector
- Additional Collector (Local Bodies)
- Representatives of HMDA, where applicable
- Representatives of the concerned municipal authority or local body
These committees will examine individual cases and address issues arising during the registration process.
Why Homeowners and Plot Buyers Should Care
Section 22-A restrictions can create a major practical problem for property owners because a property may have approved construction or layout documentation but still face difficulties when the owner attempts to register or transact it.
The new mechanism could help eligible owners move properties through the registration process where the underlying approvals and records satisfy the prescribed requirements.
For buyers considering properties previously affected by Section 22-A restrictions, however, due diligence remains important. Buyers should verify the property's approval records, land status, registration history and eligibility under the new government mechanism before proceeding with a transaction.
Government Targets Long-Pending Land Registration Disputes
The government said the new initiative is part of a broader effort to resolve long-standing Section 22-A grievances.
Other measures cited by the revenue department include action under GO 118 for house regularisation issues in nearly 64 colonies across Rangareddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts.
The government also referred to GO 76, which addresses long-pending housing issues involving Singareni workers.
The stated objective is to reduce repeated visits to government offices and courts for citizens facing land-registration disputes.
What Happens Next for Property Owners
Eligible property owners will have to approach the registration process with the required approval and link documents, after which the relevant district-level mechanism will examine their cases.
The government has indicated that eligible cases will be considered through a fast-track mechanism, but registration will depend on individual verification and compliance with the prescribed conditions.
For property owners, the key step is therefore to establish that the property's Section 22-A status, land records, approvals and transaction history all meet the new eligibility requirements.