Big Relief for Landowners: Andhra Pradesh Government Lifts Freeze on 1.36 Lakh Acres of Village Service Inam Lands
Amaravati, April 17, 2026 – In a major decision impacting thousands of families across the state, the Andhra Pradesh Revenue Department has officially lifted the registration abeyance on Village Service Inam lands.
After
a detailed verification drive, the government has exempted 1,36,024.38
acres of land from the previous freeze, allowing owners to finally
register, sell, or mortgage their properties. This move brings immense relief
to pattadars (landowners) who have been waiting for clear titles.
What Are
Village Service Inam Lands?
Village
Service Inams were lands historically granted to individuals who provided
essential services to the village community, such as:
- Barbers
- Carpenters
- Blacksmiths
- Washermen
- Potters
These
lands are different from religious or endowment Inams (which are tied to temple
services). The government has now clarified that Village Service Inams
do not fall under the Inams Amendment Act (Act 16 of 2013), making them
eligible for freehold conversion.
Why
Was the Registration Kept in Abeyance?
In
August 2024, the government noticed several irregularities, including:
- Illegal
conversion of government lands
- Ineligible
persons grabbing freehold rights
- Fake
claims on paramboke (government wasteland)
To
stop this, registration of all freehold lands (including Village Service Inams)
was put on hold. A thorough district-wise verification was ordered.
What Has
Changed Now?
After
completing the verification of 1,38,848.35 acres of Village
Service Inam lands, authorities found 1,36,024.38 acres to be
genuine. The government has now:
- ✅ Exempted these
lands from the abeyance order
- ✅ Ordered district collectors
to update revenue records immediately
- ✅ Directed the Registration
Department to enable online registration for these properties
- ✅ Instructed software updates to
remove these lands from the prohibited properties list (Section 22A)
📊
District-wise Exempted Village Service Inam Lands in Andhra Pradesh
|
S.No. |
District Name |
Total Village Service Inam land
(Acres) |
Extent of Service Inam lands
exempted from abeyance orders (Acres) |
|
1 |
Alluriseetaramaraju |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
2 |
Anakapalli |
3389.10 |
3356.44 |
|
3 |
Anantapuram |
2361.20 |
2361.20 |
|
4 |
Annamayya |
4818.39 |
3929.95 |
|
5 |
Bapatla |
668.02 |
668.02 |
|
6 |
Chittoor |
358.91 |
358.91 |
|
7 |
Dr.BR.Ambedkar
Konaseema |
4878.02 |
4878.02 |
|
8 |
East
Godavari |
1889.62 |
1889.62 |
|
9 |
Eluru |
1186.44 |
1186.44 |
|
10 |
Guntur |
75.16 |
75.16 |
|
11 |
Kakinada |
855.92 |
855.92 |
|
12 |
Krishna |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
13 |
Kurnool |
23028.46 |
23028.46 |
|
14 |
Nandyal |
32454.51 |
32454.51 |
|
15 |
NTR |
151.05 |
151.05 |
|
16 |
Palnadu |
2427.58 |
2426.27 |
|
17 |
Parkasam |
9525.37 |
9525.37 |
|
18 |
Parvathipuram
Manyam |
938.02 |
922.07 |
|
19 |
SPSR
Nellore |
12214.18 |
11162.45 |
|
20 |
Sri
Satyasai |
5493.16 |
5080.92 |
|
21 |
Srikakulam |
408.99 |
388.86 |
|
22 |
Tirupathi |
2307.85 |
1950.34 |
|
23 |
Visakhapatnam |
585.11 |
542.07 |
|
24 |
Vizianagaram |
956.33 |
956.33 |
|
25 |
West
Godavari |
1253.50 |
1253.50 |
|
26 |
YSR
Kada[a |
26623.46 |
26622.50 |
|
Grand
Total |
138848.35 |
136024.38 |
What Does This Mean for Landowners?
If you own Village
Service Inam land in Andhra Pradesh:
- You
can now register sale deeds, mortgage your
property, or update records.
- Your
land will be treated as patta land with full ownership
rights.
- No
further legal hurdles from the earlier abeyance order.
⚠️
Note: Only verified lands are exempted. Fraudulent or government lands remain
under freeze.
Official
Orders
The
decision was issued via Government Order No. REV01-LANA/214/2026 dated
April 17, 2026, by G. Sai Prasad, IAS – Special Chief Secretary
(Revenue). All District Collectors, the Chief Commissioner of Land
Administration (CCLA), and the IGRS have been directed to implement the changes
immediately.
Download the Official Government Order
If
you or your family own Village Service Inam land in AP, check your
patta and visit the local Sub-Registrar’s office soon. The freeze is
finally removed for verified lands – a big win for genuine landowners.
