Sircilla-like' land scam uncovered in Siddipet, says Ponguleti

THE state government has identified a "Sircilla-like" public land scam in the Siddipet Assembly constituency.

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @Hyderabad

A single parcel of government land, measuring 484 acres and situated in a prime location near the national highway, was illegally transferred to private individuals using bogus documents just days before the enforcement of the model code of conduct (MCC) for the 2023 Assembly elections.

Additionally, the government has identified that sizeable portions of government land were transferred to private individuals through false and fabricated documents, including those purportedly related to ex-servicemen, freedom fighters and bogus court orders.

Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy revealed this during an informal interaction with reporters at the Secretariat on Wednesday. During the conversation, the minister discussed various aspects of land-related governance.