AP to become land dispute free State by 2027: CM Chandrababu Naidu

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced that the Andhra Pradesh government is committed to transforming the state into a land dispute-free region by December 2027. Addressing a public meeting at Kalugotla village in Emmiganoor constituency of Kurnool district on Friday, the Chief Minister launched the distribution of title deed passbooks under the “Mee Bhoomi - Mee Hakku” initiative.

Naidu stated that a comprehensive land survey would be completed across the state by the end of 2027, after which every farmer and landowner would be issued secure title deed passbooks bearing the official state emblem. He emphasized that the new passbooks would come with 14 advanced security features, including QR codes, to prevent any scope for tampering.

“Anyone attempting to alter land records will face strict legal action and can even be booked under the Preventive Detention Act if necessary,” the Chief Minister warned, adding that the system has been designed to ensure zero corruption and complete transparency.

Explaining the new mechanism, Naidu said each passbook would contain a unique number and QR code, enabling instant verification of land details through smartphones. “By scanning the QR code, landowners can directly view the exact location and details of their property. We are introducing blockchain-based security to ensure records cannot be manipulated,” he said. He further explained that draft passbooks are first issued to landowners for verification. Only after eKYC confirmation are final passbooks provided, ensuring error-free documentation.

So far, the government has prepared 37.40 lakh passbooks, of which 19 lakh have already been distributed. The remaining 18.40 lakh will be handed over by April. Surveys are yet to be completed in 9,500 villages, after which an additional 60 lakh beneficiaries will receive passbooks. In Kurnool district alone, 8,347 new passbooks are being distributed in 13 villages, including 1,178 in Kalugotla village.

The Chief Minister sharply criticized the previous YSRCP government for what he termed as large-scale irregularities in land administration. He accused the former regime of misusing the Land Titling Act and manipulating records for political purposes. “Private lands were forcibly converted into government property. Even near the Tadepalli residence, a private land with 70 years of clear documents was put under Section 22-A for setting up a helipad. Such misuse created fear and uncertainty among people,” Naidu alleged.

He claimed that more than 80 percent of grievances currently received by the government are related to revenue and land disputes. “In my entire political career, I have never seen such a chaotic situation in land administration,” he remarked.

Highlighting development initiatives in Rayalaseema, Naidu said major irrigation projects such as Handri-Neeva, Galeru-Nagari, and Telugu Ganga were made possible due to the efforts of the Telugu Desam Party. “Our government’s priority is land, water, and agriculture. My lifelong ambition is to provide irrigation water to every acre in the state,” he asserted. He promised to complete the Polavaram Project before the 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu and ensure better water distribution to Kurnool and other Rayalaseema districts.