-Galla S Kiran Kumar,Bureau Chief Telagana (Andhra Pradesh)
A huge land scam has come to light in Shamshabad, which is within the limits of the big city. Some realtors and officials are changing the records of government lands into private lands
A huge land scam in Greater Golconda by officials in collusion with traders
A huge land scam has come to light in Shamshabad area within the metropolitan area. Some realtors and officials are changing the records of government lands into private lands. Already 150 acres worth Rs.1000 crores have become records. This huge scandal took place in Shamshabad Mandal area of Greater Golconda.
There are 190 acres of government land from survey number 99 to 117 within the area of Pedda Golconda revenue village. Less than a year ago, the then state government distributed three to six acres of land to 103 poor farmers of the village. They are cultivating crops. As these lands are close to Shamshabad Airport and Outer, the price has increased hugely. An acre is worth at least Rs.7 crores. The eye of some real estate traders fell on these lands. First, a few farmers in need of money were called and their land was seized by promising them a small amount. And some threatened the farmers and took more lands.
The mechanism is complete.. A poor couple from Pedda Golconda inherited 3.03 acres of assigned land in survey no.101. Recently the husband died due to illness. An agreement was made to sell some land to the wife and acquaintances for family purposes. Went to Tehsildar office to register. She got upset when the authorities objected saying it was assigned land.
It’s like they are doing it as land..
Revenue authorities should take immediate possession under the Prohibition of Transfer (POT) Act in case of sales of assigned lands. These prohibited lands should not even be registered. Contrary to these rules, large Golconda assigned lands are being registered with the help of revenue officials to real estate traders. Locals said that these records are being changed as private lands in Dharani. Strangely, the 150 acres that have been sold so far are in four or five names. Farmers have another 40 acres. Real estate traders are constantly trying to get rid of these. The villagers are expressing their grief that they are seriously threatening the farmers who do not listen to the
