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Deletion from 22-A Prohibited Property List 22-A నిషేధిత ఆస్తుల జాబితా నుండి తొలగింపు

A practical guide for citizens and revenue employees on why a land appears in 22-A, what documents can be relied upon, and how deletion or correction should be processed. భూమి 22-A జాబితాలో ఎందుకు కనిపిస్తోంది, ఏ రికార్డులు ఉపయోగపడతాయి, తొలగింపు లేదా సవరణ ఎలా చేయాలి అనే విషయాలపై ప్రజలు మరియు ఉద్యోగుల కోసం సరళమైన గైడ్.

Employee Study Note Citizen Guide
Current source caution

The Circular Memo dated 02-01-2026 is a consolidated instruction. It expressly says that if there is any contradiction between those instructions and previous instructions, the 2026 instructions shall prevail. Older 22-A GOs and workshop notes are therefore used here as background only where they are consistent.

Simple meaning

22-A is a registration block list, not a final title decision by itself.

Section 22-A of the Registration Act is used to stop registration of prohibited properties. If a land is wrongly included, the case must be decided from records and a speaking order, followed by revenue and registration record updates.

Sources: Circular Memo No.REV01-LANAOLAND/435/2025 dated 02-01-2026; Registration Act Section 22-A instructions.

Latest priority Speedy disposal, clear reasons, and public satisfaction.
Core rule Do not insist on multiple records when one accepted document supports the case.
Time limit Pending 22-A removal applications are to be disposed within three months.
Appeal Appeal against Sub-Collector/RDO order lies to Joint Collector within 30 days.

Choose the correct route

Not every registration block is a 22-A deletion case.

1. SRO reasonAsk for the exact reason/print, not oral refusal. 2. Study conceptLearn what 22-A does, and what it does not decide. 3. Record proofAny one listed record can be enough if genuine. 4. CategoryPrivate patta, ex-servicemen, political sufferers, old assignment, part Sy.No. 5. Wrong serviceMay need mutation, classification, dotted land, or sub-division correction. 6. NoticeNo record change without notice to affected pattadar/enjoyer. 7. APIICSpecial one-time Government process, not ordinary private deletion. 8. Order / appealSpeaking order, update records, appeal within limitation. 9. SourcesLatest memo, older instructions, APIIC GO, model order.

Employee textbook note

Study 22-A as a record-control mechanism, not as a single-form service.

Learning objective 1 Understand why registration is prohibited and which authority supplied the prohibition list.
Learning objective 2 Distinguish 22-A deletion from land classification change, mutation, dotted-land regularisation, and sub-division correction.
Learning objective 3 Apply the 2026 consolidated rule that one acceptable record can be relied upon and multiple records should not be insisted upon.
Learning objective 4 Write a speaking order that can be understood by the citizen, Registration Department, and appellate authority.

Chapter 1

Meaning and legal effect of 22-A

Section 22-A of the Registration Act is used to prevent registration of documents relating to prohibited properties. It does not automatically decide ownership in every case. It is a statutory registration-control mechanism supported by lists supplied by competent authorities.

For revenue employees, the first question is not “how to delete?” The first question is “why is the land blocked?” The answer may be Government land, land prohibited by another statute, Endowment/Wakf property, ceiling surplus land, a Government-notified interest, an assigned-land entry, a wrong full-survey-number entry, or a revenue-record mistake.

Study point

A 22-A case must not be disposed only by looking at the applicant's sale deed. The officer must connect the registration block with revenue classification, original records, notified list, and the latest circular.

Chapter 2

Sub-section map for study

Sub-section Broad category Employee study note
22-A(1)(a) Properties whose transfer is prohibited by statute Assigned lands, dotted/ceiling/AW cases, and other statutory prohibitions are often placed here as per category instructions.
22-A(1)(b) Properties owned by State or Central Government Collector-signed lists and subsequent additions/deletions/modifications are furnished to Registration Department.
22-A(1)(c) Religious, charitable, Endowment, and Wakf properties Lists are supplied by Endowments/Wakf authorities. Private sub-divisions should not remain blocked merely because the whole survey number was listed.
22-A(1)(d) Ceiling surplus lands under agricultural or urban ceiling laws Lists are furnished by revenue/competent authorities. Unassigned ceiling surplus land is treated separately from private patta land.
22-A(1)(e) Properties or classes of documents notified by Government where Government interest is involved Government-notified cases need special care. The 2026 memo says some category cases in 22-A(1)(e) should go to Government through CCLA with Collector recommendation.

Sources: Registration instructions in scanned 22A instructions and GOs; Circular Memo dated 02-01-2026.

Chapter 3

Four decisions must be kept separate.

Deletion from 22-A Used when the land is wrongly or no longer required to be in the prohibited property list.
Change of land classification Used when the land nature itself must be changed, such as poramboke to assessed/unassessed waste where competent.
Mutation / ROR correction Used when ownership, succession, old transaction, missing survey number, duplicate survey number, or khata correction is the real problem.
Sub-division correction Used when the whole survey number was blocked though only a specific sub-division/LPM is prohibited.

A citizen may call all these issues “22-A problem” because registration is stopped. An employee should identify the correct service before calling for reports. Wrong routing causes repeated applications and poor public satisfaction.

Chapter 4

Current doctrine under the 2026 consolidated circular

Later instruction prevails If older instructions conflict with the 02-01-2026 circular, the 2026 circular must be followed.
One record can be enough The authority may rely on any one listed document and should not insist on multiple documents.
No routine rejection A rejection must be a speaking order with justifiable reasons based on law, rules, instructions, and records.
Notice is mandatory No revenue-record change, however minor, should be made without notice to affected pattadars/enjoyers.
Record update is part of disposal After order, revenue and registration records must be updated. Failure is treated as dereliction of duty.
Time matters Pending 22-A removal applications should be disposed within three months; regular delay can affect PAR.

Chapter 5

How to write the employee file note

  1. Identify list entry: Record the exact 22-A sub-section, survey/sub-division/LPM, extent, village, mandal, and source of prohibition.
  2. Identify applicant claim: Write whether the claim is private patta, old assignment, ex-serviceman/freedom fighter/political sufferer, pre-1954 assignment, Gramakantam, APIIC, acquisition correction, or other category.
  3. Record evidence: Mention the specific record relied upon. If one record is accepted, do not insist on another merely for multiplication of proof.
  4. Field and notice compliance: Note enquiry, notice service, affected parties, objections, and served-copy upload.
  5. Apply category principle: Use the 2026 category table and consistent older instructions only for supporting detail.
  6. Write operative direction: State whether deletion/modification/rejection is ordered, and direct Registration and Revenue record updates.

Worked examples

Typical employee reasoning patterns

Example 1: private patta land wrongly included Check patta/ROR/old records. If it is private patta and no Government interest is shown, deletion should be considered forthwith. Learning: Do not send citizen to multiple departments when the wrong survey number or private sub-division is the real issue.
Example 2: full survey number listed, only part acquired Confirm acquisition sub-division. Only acquired/prohibited portion should remain; other sub-divisions should be removed after proper record correction. Learning: 22-A should follow the exact land parcel, not an overbroad survey number.
Example 3: ex-serviceman assignment older than 10 years If any accepted record supports the category and assignment is older than 10 years, apply the category principle. If placed in 22-A(1)(e), follow Government-through-CCLA route. Learning: Category and sub-section both matter.
Example 4: applicant used wrong service If the land is not in 22-A, inform the applicant clearly and direct the proper mutation/classification/correction service. Learning: A clear written reason prevents repeated wrong applications.

Revision points

What an employee should remember after studying this topic

  • 22-A blocks registration; it does not by itself settle every title dispute.
  • Always identify the sub-section and source authority of the list entry.
  • The 2026 consolidated circular prevails over contradictory older instructions.
  • Any one reliable listed document can be relied upon.
  • Patta land wrongly included should be removed forthwith, suo motu or on application.
  • Only the prohibited sub-division should remain in 22-A.
  • Notice to affected pattadar/enjoyer is mandatory before record change.
  • Rejection must be speaking, not routine.
  • Order copy must be given and explained to the applicant.
  • Revenue and Registration records must be updated after order.

Citizen guide

If registration is stopped because of 22-A, do these first.

Step 1

Get the exact block reason

Ask whether the problem is 22-A, pending mutation, classification, sub-division, dispute, Government notification, or another technical reason.

Step 2

Collect one strong record

Old revenue record, DKT/patta, Register of Holdings, registration document, assignment register, 8A, or other old record can be relied upon if genuine.

Step 3

Apply in the correct service

Use GSWS/MeeSeva/AP Seva route for 22-A deletion only when the land is actually in 22-A. Wrong service causes delay.

Step 4

Ask for a written order

Routine rejection is not proper. If rejected, the order should give reasons based on law, instructions, and records.

Problem seen by citizen Likely route Important note
Private patta land wrongly shown in 22-A 22-A deletion 2026 memo says patta lands shall be removed forthwith, suo motu or on application.
Entire survey number blocked though only part is Government/endowment/Wakf/acquired land Sub-division correction plus 22-A correction Only the relevant sub-division/LPM should remain in 22-A.
Land is not actually in any 22-A list Wrong application; use mutation/classification/correction route The applicant should be informed that the land is not in 22-A.
Dotted land issue Dotted Lands Act/service, not always 22-A deletion Older instructions say multiple documents should not be insisted upon where simplified procedure applies.
Ex-serviceman / serving soldier / freedom fighter assignment older than 10 years Category-wise deletion route Use accepted records; if in 22-A(1)(e), route to Government through CCLA with Collector recommendation.
Water-course poramboke classification change Government order required 2026 memo says water-course porambokes shall not be altered except with Government orders.
Documents that can be relied upon

The 2026 memo says any one of these records may be relied upon and multiple documents should not be insisted upon.

  • Master Register of Assignment / ARC register
  • Ex-servicemen / serving soldier / political sufferer records
  • District Sainik Welfare recommendation register
  • Old 10(1), adangal, SEA, MDR, or other revenue record
  • Assignment register or DR file
  • Register of Holdings
  • Registration document
  • 8A survey/sub-division register
  • DKT patta
  • Any other old record with merit

Employee desk note

The file should show record basis, notice, speaking order, and record update.

Record test

  • Identify the exact 22-A subsection and reason.
  • Use any one acceptable record where it has merit.
  • Do not reject merely because a second record is absent.
  • If ignoring a record, decide on that document's own merit.

Notice test

  • Serve notice to all affected parties, including current pattadar/enjoyer.
  • Upload served copy in the online application.
  • Gram Sachivalayam publication alone is not enough.
  • For alternate service, immediate household neighbours must sign.

Order test

  • Dispose pending 22-A deletion applications within three months.
  • Avoid routine rejection; rejection must be a speaking order.
  • Give order copy to applicant and explain contents through grievance officer.
  • Process files strictly through e-Office.
Accountability note from 2026 circular

Regular delay beyond timeline can affect PAR. Incorrect or routine rejection unsupported by record will be viewed seriously. Failure to update revenue/registration records after orders is treated as dereliction of duty.

Category-wise deletion principles

The latest memo gives special treatment for recurring categories.

Ex-servicemen / serving soldiers / NCOs / freedom fighters If land was assigned more than 10 years ago and any accepted record supports the assignee, the Joint Collector shall delete the land from 22-A list.
  • If included under 22-A(1)(e), send file to Government through CCLA with Collector recommendation.
  • Use assignment master register, Sainik Welfare recommendation, DKT, old records, or other listed evidence.
Source: Circular Memo dated 02-01-2026, para 3.4.
Political sufferers Same treatment as above, but date of assignment is immaterial as per the category table in the 2026 circular.
  • Identity/category proof must still be verified from available records.
  • If old file is missing, alternate records can be relied upon.
Source: Circular Memo dated 02-01-2026, para 3.4.
Assignment before 18-06-1954 Deletion principle applies where assignment date is before 18-06-1954 and acceptable record exists.
  • Older notes allow use of RSR/FMB/RH/old registered documents or other pre-1954 records where files are missing.
  • Objectionable poramboke cases need special care and latest instructions.
Sources: G.O.Ms.No.575; G.O.Rt.No.414; 2022 CCLA workshop notes; 2026 circular.
Private patta land Patta lands wrongly included in 22-A shall be removed forthwith, either suo motu or on application.
  • Do not treat private sub-divisions as Endowment/Wakf/Government land merely because the whole survey number was listed.
  • Revenue and registration records must be corrected after order.
Sources: Circular Memo dated 02-01-2026; 2018 and 2022 instructions.
Only part of survey number should be blocked Only the sub-division that is actually prohibited should remain in 22-A; the full survey number wrongly blocked should be removed.
  • During resurvey, only the relevant LPM should be entered in 22-A.
  • Sub-division and record correction may be needed before registration succeeds.
Sources: Circular Memo dated 02-01-2026; 2022 CCLA workshop notes.
Gramakantam / village sites Older CCLA notes say village sites shall be removed from 22-A generally; any specific Government/local body land must be added case-by-case after Collector enquiry.
  • Do not apply this mechanically where the record shows Government/local body ownership.
  • Use village-site records and latest Collector enquiry before deletion/addition.
Sources: G.O.Ms.No.187/2015 note in scanned 22-A instructions; read with 2026 circular.

APIIC special process

APIIC lands have a special one-time Government-approved route.

G.O.Ms.No.61 Industries & Commerce dated 22-03-2026 approved one-time mutation of 51,603.46 acres in the name of APIIC and deletion of about 70,000 acres of Government/DKT lands in APIIC possession from 22-A, where compensation was paid to eligible persons, following the annexed process.

APIIC ZM proposal District Collector proceedings JC Webland changes District Registrar deletion Registration enabled
Do not use APIIC GO as a private-land shortcut

This GO is for APIIC lands under possession after land cost/compensation process. Collector proceedings should direct the Sub-Registrar/District Registrar and JC actions such as Government-to-patta change, notional-to-regular khata, and mutation in favour of APIIC where required.

Order and remedy

Every decision should end with clear communication and record update.

  1. Reasoned order: Accept or reject with clear reasons, record basis, law/instruction applied, and survey/sub-division details.
  2. Registration update: District Registrar/Sub-Registrar should receive direction for deletion/modification where ordered.
  3. Revenue update: Tahsildar/competent authority should update revenue records online/offline within the stated time.
  4. Citizen copy: Order copy must be made available and explained.
  5. Appeal: Appeal against Sub-Collector/RDO order lies to Joint Collector within 30 days.

Source reference

Important 22-A sources used for this page.

Source Use in this page Current reading
Circular Memo No.REV01-LANAOLAND/435/2025 dated 02-01-2026 Primary current instruction Prevails over contradictory previous instructions; gives documents, category principles, time limit, notices, e-Office, accountability, and model order.
22A instructions and GOs scanned compilation Older background and recurring problems Useful for full survey number mistakes, Endowment/Wakf sub-divisions, dotted lands, Gramakantam, land acquisition incorporation, and wrong service issues.
G.O.Ms.No.61 Industries & Commerce dated 22-03-2026 APIIC-specific process Approves one-time mutation/deletion process for APIIC lands; not a general citizen/private land shortcut.
Registration and CCLA instructions from 2017-2022 Historical workflow and district-level guidance Use only where consistent with the 2026 consolidated circular.