Telangana forest land boundary issues will be resolved soon: Minister
The minister also tasked officials with reporting on government lands currently occupied by private individuals and requested detailed information regarding lands allocated for mining operations, including the revenue generated from these activities within the district
Khammam: Revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy announced on Sunday that the state government will implement measures to address ongoing boundary disputes concerning forest lands.
During a review meeting at his camp office in Khammam, Srinivas Reddy convened officials from the revenue and forest departments to discuss the complexities surrounding forest land boundaries and related land disputes between the revenue department and private entities. He spoke about the need for a strategic action plan and directed the departments to collaborate closely to resolve the issues effectively.
He further instructed the officials to compile and submit detailed reports on current mining operations within government lands in the district. Highlighting the importance of accurate land surveys, he assured that the revenue department would receive the latest equipment to ensure error-free assessments. As part of a pilot project, he proposed selecting one village from each Assembly constituency to develop and implement action plans to resolve forest land boundary disputes.
The minister also tasked officials with reporting on government lands currently occupied by private individuals and requested detailed information regarding lands allocated for mining operations, including the revenue generated from these activities within the district.
Addressing concerns about illegal mining, Srinivas Reddy said that he was aware of unauthorised mining in the district. He instructed district collector Muzammil Khan to take decisive action against such operations, particularly those whose lease periods had expired, ensuring their immediate stoppage.
Srinivas Reddy announced that the state government is actively working to finalise the modalities for a new revenue act, aiming to streamline and enhance revenue management processes.
In response, district collector Muzammil Khan reported that approximately one and a half lakh acres of forest land remain available in the district. Efforts are going on to resolve boundary issues affecting hundreds of acres, ensuring clear demarcations and legal compliance.
The review meeting was also attended by district forest officer Siddharth Vikram Singh and other key officials from the revenue department.