Revenue Special Chief Secretary R.P. Sisodia addressing a coordination meeting on land disputes in Amaravati on Tuesday.
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The Andhra Pradesh government is implementing a special action plan to resolve land disputes between departments to prevent legal complications, R.P. Sisodia, Special Chief Secretary for Revenue (Land Administration, Survey Settlement, Stamps & Registration, and Disaster Management), has said.

Mr. Sisodia conducted a high-level review meeting at the State Disaster Management Authority office on Tuesday, focusing on resolving land disputes between the forest and revenue departments.

The meeting, attended by senior officials from the Revenue, Survey Settlement, Forest, and Maritime Board, was coordinated by Chief Commissioner of Land Administration (CCLA) G. Jaya Lakshmi.

Mr. Sisodia emphasised that field visits by senior officials to assess the ground reality were crucial for resolving border disputes. He urged the authorities to take swift decisions to settle land conflicts that are hindering development projects.

Land Transfer for AP Maritime Board

The meeting discussed the transfer of 408.67 acres of government land at Rajapuram village, Mulapeta, Santabommali mandal in Srikakulam district to the Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board.

The committee approved a proposal for constructing the Mulapeta Greenfield Port in Survey Nos. 299, 304, and 305.

Mr. Sisodia instructed the CCLA to work towards resolving disputes between the forest and revenue departments regarding this land. As a portion of the requested land is categorised as forest land, alternative land allocation for the Forest Department needs special attention, he said.

Land dispute between APIIC and Forest Department in Nellore

A dispute over 502.12 acres of land in Survey No. 303/1 at Amancherla in Nellore Rural mandal between Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC) and the Forest Department was discussed. Given that the issue is linked to ongoing legal proceedings, the meeting concluded that further clarity and legal consultation were necessary before taking a decision.

Border dispute in Kurnool

A long-standing border dispute involving 365.66 acres at Brahmanapalli and Shakunala villages in Orvakal mandal of Kurnool district was also reviewed. The boundary between a mining reserve forest and a proposed Green Energy Project site remains unclear.

To resolve the issue, Mr. Sisodia ordered a joint re-survey by the Revenue and Forest Departments. He instructed the district Collectors to thoroughly study the records, conduct a field survey, and submit a report to the CCLA.

The meeting was attended by Ajay Kumar Naik, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) & Chief Wildlife Warden; Govind Rao, Additional Director, Survey Settlement; Ranjith Basha, Kurnool District Collector; Swapnil Dinkar Pundkar, Srikakulam District Collector; and K. Karthik, Joint Collector, Nellore District, along with other senior officials from the Revenue, Forest, and Maritime Board departments.

The discussions aimed to establish clear land boundaries, resolve ownership disputes, and facilitate smooth implementation of development projects.