Kishan Reddy Demands Judicial Probe Into Section 22A Land Listings

Union minister G. Kishan Reddy on Saturday demanded a comprehensive judicial inquiry by a High Court judge into the alleged irregular inclusion and deletion of properties under the prohibited Section 22A list across Hyderabad, Rangareddy, and Medchal districts.

Addressing a press conference at the party office in Hyderabad, Kishan Reddy accused the Congress-led state government of overseeing a land grabbing and settlement scam under the Bhoo Bharati initiative. He alleged that nearly four lakh acres of private land were placed overnight into the Section 22A list, which is designated strictly for government and endowment land.

Kishan Reddy claimed that the move was intended to extract 50 per cent settlement shares and bribes from citizens and builders seeking clearance for their properties. Noting that the High Court had recently observed that the Army might need to be deployed to protect people's properties, he announced that the BJP legal cell would offer free legal aid to affected farmers and residents wishing to approach the High Court.

The Union minister also criticised the state administration regarding the PM Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY), questioning the omission of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's name and the Central government logo from ration cards in Telangana. He stated that the Centre covers more than 70 per cent of the subsidy, procurement, transport, and dealer commissions for the scheme, which supplies 5 kg of free rice per beneficiary, warning that alternative distribution mechanisms would be explored if the issue persisted.

Additionally, Kishan Reddy raised concerns over higher education funding, demanding the immediate release of approximately ₹15,000 crore in pending fee reimbursement dues to private colleges. He noted that non-payment had led to college closures and hindered students from receiving certificates necessary for employment and further studies.