Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced the creation of district-level joint task force committees to resolve land disputes and curb land-grabbing activities. The decision was made following a review of the Revenue Department during the District Collectors’ conference on December 12, 2024.

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• Andhra Pradesh government to form district-level joint task force committees to address land disputes.
• The decision was made during a review meeting of the Revenue Department on December 12, 2024.
• The committees will consist of District Collectors, Superintendents of Police (SP), Revenue Divisional Officers (RDO), and Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSP).
• These committees will focus on resolving land-related disputes, including land-grabbing issues.
• Disciplinary actions will be taken against officials involved in creating fraudulent documents or making errors in land records.
• CM Naidu stressed the need for accountability in land dispute cases and warned of consequences for violations.
• Revenue Minister A. Satya Prasad called for a careful review of cases related to 22-A lands, which include temple properties and other sensitive areas.
• Officials have been instructed to review housing pattas issued under the Jagananna housing scheme and remove ineligible beneficiaries.
• An advocate will be made available during revenue conferences to resolve legal complaints on the spot.
• Additional issues like crop insurance and land surveying, especially concerning re-surveyed lands, are to be addressed by officials.