Understanding G.O.Ms.No. 361 on Gramakantam
Lands
In
a significant move that streamlined property registration in urban areas of
Andhra Pradesh, the Government issued a pivotal order, G.O.Ms.No. 361, dated
29-09-2015. This order effectively deregulated "Gramakantam" lands
located within Municipal and Municipal Corporation areas by withdrawing them
from the list of properties prohibited for registration under Section 22-A of the
Registration Act, 1908. This decision marked a crucial shift in policy,
transferring the responsibility for protecting these common lands from the
Revenue Department to the Municipal Administration and Urban Development
(MA&UD) Department, thereby simplifying the process for the public while
ensuring the safeguarding of community assets.
LANDS – Govt. Lands – Withdrawal of
“Gramakantam” lands in Municipal / Municipal Corporation Areas from the purview
of Section 22-A of Registration Act, 1908 – Orders – Issued.
REVENUE
(ASSN. I) DEPARTMENT
G.O.
Ms.No. 361 | Dt: 29-09-2015
- G.O. Ms. No. 100, Revenue (Assn.I)
Dept., dt. 22.02.2014.
- G.O. Ms. No. 56, Revenue
(Assn.I) Dept., dt.16.02.2015.
- G.O. Ms. No. 187, Revenue
(Assn.I) Dept., dt. 27.05.2015
- From the Chief Commissioner of
Land Administration, A.P., D.O. letter No. Assn-I (1)/ 733/2012, dated :
22.07.2015.
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ORDER:
In the G.O. 1st read above, certain
guidelines were issued for issue of ‘NOCs’ for registration of “Gramakantam”
lands. Government have reviewed the above orders and accordingly cancelled the
same vide G.O. 2nd read above.
Further, Government vide G.O.3rd
read above, have ordered to withdraw the “Gramakantam” lands from the list of
properties prohibited for registration under Section 22-A of the Registration
Act, 1908.
The Chief Commissioner of Land Administration
in his letter 4th read above, has stated that “Gramakantam” lands in Municipal
areas that fall under Municipal Administration and Urban development Department
are also to be withdrawn from the purview of 22-A and in such case, the
Municipal Administration Department will be responsible for protection of
Common/ Community lands. He has, therefore, requested to issue orders to
withdraw the Gramakantam lands in Municipal Areas from the purview of Section
22-A of Registration Act, 1908 with clear instructions in the matter to the
Municipal Administration Department to take all necessary steps to protect the
Common / Community lands.
Government after careful
examination, hereby order that the District Collectors shall withdraw the
“Gramakantam” lands in Municipal / Municipal Corporation Areas from the list of
properties prohibited from the registration furnished to the Registering
officers under Section 22-A of Registration Act, 1908.
The M.A. & U.D. Department shall
take all necessary steps to protect the Common/Community Lands.
The Chief Commissioner of Land
Administration and the District Collectors shall take necessary action
accordingly.
This order fundamentally altered the
landscape for property transactions involving Gramakantam lands in urban
jurisdictions, removing a major procedural hurdle for registration. It is
essential for property buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals to verify
the current status and any subsequent circulars or local bylaws that may have
been implemented by the MA&UD Department to protect these lands.
For detailed procedures, latest
updates, and official circulars regarding land registration and revenue orders
in Andhra Pradesh, always refer to the authoritative source at aprevenue.com.
Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs) on G.O.Ms.No. 361
for Gramakantam Lands
1. What is the main purpose of G.O.Ms.No. 361?
The primary purpose of this
government order is to remove "Gramakantam" lands located within
Municipal and Municipal Corporation areas from the list of properties prohibited
for registration under Section 22-A of the Registration Act, 1908. This means
such lands can now be registered without being automatically blocked by the
registration department.
2. Does this mean I can freely buy
and register any Gramakantam plot in a municipality?
While this order removes the
prohibition under Section 22-A of the Registration Act, it does not
automatically make all Gramakantam lands private or free from dispute. The
responsibility for protecting these common lands has been transferred to the
Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Department. You must
still verify with the local municipal authority that the specific plot is not
classified as a protected common land or reserved for community use before
proceeding with a transaction.
3. Which government department is
now responsible for protecting Gramakantam lands?
As per this order, the Municipal
Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Department is now responsible
for taking all necessary steps to protect Common or Community Lands (including
Gramakantam) in municipal areas. The Revenue Department's role in issuing NOCs
for these lands has been withdrawn.
4. Who is instructed to implement
this order, and what must they do?
The District Collectors are directly instructed to implement this order. They
must formally withdraw the "Gramakantam" lands in Municipal/Municipal
Corporation Areas from the list of prohibited properties that was previously
furnished to the Registering Officers under Section 22-A of the Registration
Act.
5. Where can I find the original
order and related documents for verification?
The original G.O.Ms.No. 361
and other related government orders can be accessed for verification on the
official Andhra Pradesh revenue portal at aprevenue.com. It is
always recommended to refer to this authoritative source for the most accurate
and updated information.
