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Land registration freeze over ‘tampered’ records in AP

Representative image created by AI VIJAYAWADA: The state government appears to be at a standstill regarding the contentious issue of free-hold lands. Registration for approximately 20 lakh acres of assigned lands has been halted due to suspicions of record tampering. Despite conducting village-level revenue meetings to review land records, the government has failed to address the free-hold lands issue over the past year. Hundreds of thousands of farmers are struggling to sell their lands while the government delays in lifting the ban on registrations for lands marked in the prohibitory lands register. A Group of Ministers (GoM) has been appointed…

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Andhra Pradesh Introduces Self-Certification for Building Permits

VIJAYAWADA: In a significant initiative to streamline business operations and spur real estate development, the state government has announced updated guidelines for the Self-Certification Scheme (SCS) 2025 concerning building permits. The new framework is part of the state’s broader vision to simplify the building approval process while promoting a transparent and inclusive approach to urban development. It aims to empower both citizens and licensed technical personnel (LTPs) through a trust-based approval system, representing a shift towards responsible self-governance instead of stringent regulation. S Suresh Kumar, the principal secretary for Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD), issued a government order on…

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Andhra Pradesh Issues Guidelines for Land Pooling Scheme II

AI-generated Representative Image VIJAYAWADA: In a bold initiative, the state government is set to acquire an additional 40,000 to 45,000 acres for the construction of the capital city by introducing the guidelines for Land Pooling Scheme-II (LPS). Prior consultations have been held in Tadikonda and Pedakurapadu constituencies to facilitate the implementation of LPS-II, laying the foundation for an official launch. The government is also exploring options for acquiring further land to establish an international airport, a sports city, and smart industrial zones. Despite concerns from farmers who previously ceded their land in the first phase of LPS around a decade…

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Andhra Pradesh RERA Advises Against Unregistered Flats, Plots

VIJAYAWADA: S Suresh Kumar, the in-charge chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (APRERA) and principal secretary of municipal administration, has issued a warning to the public regarding the purchase of flats in unregistered apartments or plots. He emphasized that such transactions could lead to significant issues for buyers. “We’ve observed that certain developers and builders are soliciting advance payments from potential buyers under the false pretense of ‘pre-launch’ activities for projects that lack APRERA registration. Additionally, some real estate agents are promoting these unregistered pre-launch projects. According to Section 3 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development)…