Telangana Government Will Not Compromise on Protection of Public Lands: Minister Ponguleti

The Telangana government is committed to protecting public lands and will not tolerate encroachments or illegal claims over government properties, Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy has said. He asserted that the government, under the leadership of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, was taking firm measures to safeguard valuable government land while pursuing legal battles to resolve long-pending disputes.

The minister said protecting government land had been a priority since the present government assumed office. Under the Chief Minister's direct supervision, coordination among revenue officials, the law department and government lawyers had been strengthened to effectively defend the state's interests before various courts.

He pointed out that several land disputes had remained unresolved for decades due to inadequate monitoring and a lack of coordination in the past. The government was now reviewing old records, revenue documents and legal aspects in detail to strengthen its position and expedite the resolution of pending cases.

Highlighting recent legal successes, Ponguleti referred to the 400-acre land dispute involving IMG in the Kancha Gachibowli area. The dispute, which dates back to 2003, saw a significant development when the Telangana High Court delivered a verdict in favour of the state government on March 7, 2024. Subsequently, on May 3, 2024, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed by IMG.

However, the minister clarified that the Supreme Court separately initiated suo motu proceedings in 2025 concerning forest and environmental protection issues in the same area and issued relevant directions.

He also described the recent Supreme Court verdict in favour of the Telangana government in the Miyapur land dispute as another major achievement. The outcomes of the IMG and Miyapur cases, he said, demonstrated the government's commitment to protecting public assets and the Revenue Department's effective legal strategy.

Ponguleti congratulated revenue officials, legal experts and government lawyers who successfully defended the state's interests in these cases. He appreciated their efforts in presenting strong arguments and safeguarding government ownership rights.

Emphasising that government lands belong collectively to the people of Telangana, the minister said protecting them was a responsibility that extended beyond the present generation. Such properties must be preserved for the benefit of future generations, he added.

He warned that the government would take strict action against encroachments and attempts to secure illegal ownership rights. Protecting government land is equivalent to protecting public wealth, he said, reaffirming that the government would continue its efforts both on the ground and through the courts to prevent the loss of valuable public assets.