Mon Jan 12 13:05:49 UTC 2026: ### Land Disputes and Grievances Highlighted at Eluru District Collectorate

The Story:
On January 12, 2026, the Eluru District Collectorate in Andhra Pradesh addressed public grievances concerning land disputes and revenue-related issues. During the Public Grievance Redressal System (PGRS) and Revenue Clinics programme, 276 petitions were received, highlighting persistent problems faced by landowners. These included concerns over protection of private landholdings, requests for shifting agricultural electricity transformers, complaints of encroachment, and allegations of fraudulent land registration.

Key Points:

  • Bandaru Chandramauli of Chinnavarigudem village sought protection for his patta land, alleging inaction by the Irrigation department.
  • Talluri Srinivasa Rao requested the shifting of an agricultural electricity transformer adjacent to his government-assisted house.
  • Vedullapalli Satyavathi complained of encroachment on her land in the village common area.
  • Birudugadda Manikyam alleged fraudulent land registration by his daughter-in-law.
  • District Revenue Officer V. Visweswara Rao directed officials to expedite the disposal of petitions and ensure quality, time-bound solutions.
  • Special counters were set up for all 28 mandals in the district.
  • Petitions related to land acquisition issues, ROR and pattadar passbooks, resurvey extent discrepancies, and other revenue-related matters were also received.

Key Takeaways:

  • Land disputes remain a significant issue in Andhra Pradesh, affecting numerous citizens.
  • The PGRS and Revenue Clinics programme serves as a critical platform for addressing these grievances.
  • The prompt and effective resolution of land-related issues is crucial for maintaining public trust and ensuring justice.
  • Coordination between field-level officials is essential for achieving petitioner satisfaction.

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