Hyderabad, June 4 (RAHNUMA): Minister for Revenue, Housing, and Information & Public Relations Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy announced that significant reforms are underway in the revenue department and its aim is to deliver exceptionally high-quality services to the residents of Telangana, characterised by speed and transparency.
The Minister personally reviewed the progress of the integrated sub-registrar office construction project in Talim, Gachibowli on Thursday. Earlier in the day, the Minister had engaged in discussions with journalists at the Secretariat.
On the occasion, he clarified that the government has absolutely no intention of increasing registration charges in the state.
The Minister stated that the previous BRS government had increased the rates from 6 to 7.5 percent.
He said, keeping the public interest in mind—and recognising that even a one percent hike would impose a financial burden of thousands of crores of rupees on the people, the State government has revised land values using a scientific approach that aligns closely with market realities.
The Minister further added that the powers of Sub-Registrars were curtailed with the specific intent of eliminating any scope for irregularities.
Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy said the minimum value of agricultural land in the rural areas of the state has been fixed at ₹2.75 lakh per acre, while it has been set at ₹5 lakh per acre within Municipal Corporations, ₹10 lakh within the HMDA limits, and ₹15 lakh within the ORR limits.
He further noted that the revised land values would be reviewed in case of any discrepancies or anomalies.
The Minister announced that for inquiries, doubts, or complaints regarding the revised land values, one may contact the toll-free number 1800 599 4788 or the WhatsApp number 8247619983.
“It is not possible to cancel the City. Lands are not being given away for free in Future City. If it were cancelled, the government would be required to refund the money. This is not a feasible undertaking,” Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy clarified.
