🔔 Big Breaking: Andhra Pradesh
Launches Separate Webland Module for Dotted Lands – Strict 2-Week Deadline
Given!
Over
1.94 Lakh Acres of Dotted Lands to Be Digitally Entered & Verified
Immediately
📌 Why This News Matters to You
If you own land, plan to buy
agricultural property, or are a revenue official in Andhra Pradesh,
this is one of the most important land record updates of 2026.
The Office of the Chief
Commissioner of Land Administration (CCLA) has issued a high-priority
circular (Ref.No.REV02-17/13/2026-SETTLEMENT) dated June 1, 2026,
ordering all concerned District Collectors to complete the entry and
verification of Dotted Lands in a newly enabled separate
module of Webland – and the entire process must be finished
within just 2 weeks.
Why the hurry? Because more
than 1.94 lakh acres of Dotted Lands have been reported but
never properly updated in the digital database. This has caused countless
disputes, blocked registrations, and endless confusion for farmers and
landowners.
Let me explain everything in simple,
plain English – as if we are sitting together and talking.
❓ What Are Dotted Lands? (Explained Like Never Before)
In old-school land records
(especially the ones maintained on paper maps and in village account books),
certain lands were marked with a dotted line instead of a
solid continuous line.
🔹 A dotted line means:
“Something
is wrong here – this land is not normal.”
🔹 Common reasons why land becomes
"Dotted Land":
|
Reason |
Simple
Explanation |
|
Encroachment |
Someone illegally
occupied government or private land |
|
Boundary dispute |
Neighbors fight over
where one land ends and another begins |
|
Forest or
government claim |
The land is claimed
by forest department or other government agency |
|
Water body / tank
bed |
Land falls inside a
lake, tank, or irrigation channel |
|
Assignment
dispute |
Land was given to a
poor person but later disputed |
|
Inheritance mess |
Multiple legal heirs
fighting over shares |
|
Court case
pending |
Sub judice matter in
civil court or tribunal |
|
Survey error |
Old survey numbers
don’t match current reality |
Because of these issues, Dotted Lands cannot be easily registered, sold, mortgaged, or used as loan collateral. Banks often reject them. This has caused huge financial loss to small farmers.
📢 What Has the Government Done Now?
The
CCLA has taken a bold digital step:
✅ A dedicated, separate
module has been enabled inside the Webland portal –
exclusively for Dotted Lands.
✅ This module allows entry, verification, and digital
signing of all
pending Dotted Land records.
✅ The government has also provided village-wise lists of extents and village codes
to every District Collector.
✅ A clear
4-stage workflow has
been prescribed – no confusion, no shortcuts.
✅ Strict
timeline: Only 2
weeks from the date of order (i.e., by June 15, 2026 approximately).
🗺️ Which
Districts Are Covered? (Full List)
The
circular explicitly mentions 16 districts. Here is the complete
table with their official e-file numbers (for officers to trace):
|
Sl.No. |
District
Name |
Collector
e-File No. |
|
1 |
Ananthapuramu |
1971454 |
|
2 |
Annamayya |
2306468 |
|
3 |
Bapatla |
2022612 |
|
4 |
Chittoor |
2033072 |
|
5 |
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Konaseema |
2306363 |
|
6 |
Guntur |
1955336 |
|
7 |
Kurnool |
1975125 |
|
8 |
Nandyal |
2030601 |
|
9 |
Palnadu |
2306535 |
|
10 |
Parvathipuram Manyam |
1955130 |
|
11 |
Prakasam |
1997241 |
|
12 |
SPSR Nellore |
2306307 |
|
13 |
Sri Sathya Sai |
1955573 |
|
14 |
Tirupati |
2011104 |
|
15 |
YSR
Kadapa |
2306272 |
|
16 |
Markapuram
(included in address list) |
Not
separately mentioned |
📍 If your district is not in this list,
still stay alert – more districts may be added soon.
🧭 The 4-Step Workflow – Explained for
Revenue Officers & Common Citizens
Let me walk you through
exactly who does what and when. This is the heart
of the circular.
👇 Step 1: Tahsildar – Data Entry +
Reason Selection
- Who: Village Tahsildar /
Revenue Inspector
- What
to do: Log
into Webland →
Open "Dotted Lands Module" → Select village and survey number → Enter the extent → Choose the reason from
the prescribed list (e.g., encroachment, boundary dispute, forest land,
etc.)
- Why
it matters: The
reason decides future legal action. Choose carefully.
- Time
limit: As
early as possible within week 1
👇 Step 2: RDO – Verification
- Who: Revenue Divisional
Officer (RDO)
- What
to do: Check
if the Tahsildar’s entry matches ground reality and available documents.
- Can
they reject? Yes
– if wrong reason or wrong extent, they can send back.
- Time
limit: Within
2–3 days of receiving from Tahsildar
👇 Step 3: Joint Collector – Final
Scrutiny
- Who: Joint Collector (Revenue)
at district level
- What
to do: Final
approval – check for any legal or policy violation.
- Why
important: Joint
Collector’s login is the last checkpoint before digital signature.
- Time
limit: Within
2–3 days
👇 Step 4: Back to Tahsildar – Digital
Signature
- Who: Same Tahsildar who
entered data
- What
to do: Apply Digital
Signature Certificate (DSC) to the record.
- After
this: Record
becomes legally valid and visible in Webland public view.
- Time
limit: Within
last 2–3 days of the 2-week window
🔁 Total cycle = 14 days
maximum. No extension mentioned.
📊 What’s the Pending Extent?
(Shocking Number)
According
to the online verification report dated May 5, 2026:
|
Description |
Extent |
|
Total Dotted Lands
reported by districts |
Ac. 1,94,232.13
cents (approx.
1.94 lakh acres) |
|
Total updated in
Webland earlier |
Much less (not fully
updated) |
|
Now to be updated
in new module |
Entire remaining
pending extent |
To
put that in perspective:
1.94 lakh acres is roughly double the size of the Vijayawada city area.
This is not a small correction – it’s a massive land record cleaning drive.
⏰ Why "MOST IMMEDIATE"?
(The Real Reason)
The
circular is marked "MOST IMMEDIATE" – a very strong
administrative term. Here’s why:
- Farmers
are suffering –
They cannot sell, mortgage, or get loans on dotted lands.
- Government
loses revenue –
Unclear land records mean less stamp duty and registration fee.
- Court
cases pile up –
Disputes keep rising when digital records are incomplete.
- Ease
of Living –
Clear land titles are a basic right. The government wants to deliver it
fast.
- Political
& administrative priority –
Clean land records are a key promise.
So
the message is loud and clear:
No
more delays. No more excuses. Complete it in 14 days.
👨🌾
What Should You Do If You Own a Dotted Land?
Don’t
wait for someone to come to you. Be proactive.
✅ For Landowners / Farmers:
- Visit
your village Tahsildar’s office immediately
– ask if your survey number is in the new Dotted Lands module.
- Carry
your documents –
Patta, old survey records, Adangal, 10(1) account, court orders (if any).
- Request
a copy of
the reason entered against your land. If it’s wrong, object in writing.
- Follow
up every 3 days –
because the deadline is only 2 weeks.
- If
no action is taken,
escalate to RDO or Joint Collector – mention this circular number.
✅ For Potential Buyers:
- Avoid
buying any Dotted Land until
this process is fully completed and digital signature is done.
- Check
Webland after
June 15, 2026 – see if the status has changed from "Dotted" to
"Clear" or "Settled".
✅ For Revenue Officials (Tahsildars,
RDOs, Joint Collectors):
- Download
the village-wise extent list from CCLA’s office or CMRO
portal.
- Train
your staff immediately
– many may not know the new module.
- Do
not wait for
the last week – start from day 1.
- Use
digital signatures without
fail – otherwise record is invalid.
📂 What Supporting Documents Are
Referred?
The
circular mentions two key references:
- Emails
from District Collectors –
They had already sent Excel files with Sy.No./LPM/Join LPM wise details.
- Online
verification report dated 05.05.2026 – This report flagged the huge gap between
reported and updated extent.
If
you are an officer, track those original emails and Excel sheets –
they contain the base data.
🧠
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
❓ Will
Dotted Lands become normal after this entry?
Not automatically. Entry in Webland
is the first step. Legal status may still depend on court orders or government
orders. But digital visibility increases transparency.
❓ Can I
register a dotted land now?
Not until the process is complete
and the record shows "Verified & Digitally Signed". Even then,
check with Sub-Registrar.
❓ What
is LPM and Join LPM mentioned in the circular?
- LPM = Land Particulars Module
(old survey tracking system)
- Join
LPM =
Combined multiple survey entries
❓ Who
is the nodal officer for this?
The Project Director, CMRO
(Chief Minister’s Revenue Office) under CCLA, Andhra Pradesh – a copy
of the circular is marked to them.
❓ What
happens if officials miss the 2-week deadline?
The circular does not explicitly
mention penalty, but "MOST IMMEDIATE" usually leads to show-cause
notices or adverse remarks in service records.
📢 Final Words – Don’t Ignore This
This is not
a routine circular.
This is a mission-mode digital land record correction drive for
over 1.94 lakh acres of problematic land.
If you are
a farmer – raise your voice, visit the office, and ensure your land is
entered correctly.
If you are an officer – treat this as your top priority for the next 14
days.
Clear land
records = Peace of mind.
Let’s make Andhra Pradesh a model state for transparent land governance.
📎 Official Reference (For your
records)
- File No.: CCLA's
Ref.No.REV02-17/13/2026-SETTLEMENT | SEC-CCLA/3229080
- Date: 01-06-2026
- Issued by: G. Jaya Lakshmi, I.A.S. –
CCLA & Special Chief Secretary
- Copy marked to: Project Director, CMRO,
O/o CCLA, AP
💬 Have More Questions?
Drop a
comment below or contact your local Tahsildar’s office.
If you found this post useful, share it with a friend or relative who
owns land in Andhra Pradesh.
Let’s
spread awareness – because land is life.
