Telangana Government Eases 22A Land Registrations via NALA Fee Payments

The తెలంగాణ ప్రభుత్వం (Telangana Government) has introduced significant administrative relief for landowners struggling with the registration of patta lands. On October 3, 2026, Revenue Minister Ponugoti Srinivasareddy issued memo No. 48062/ULC/A1/2026, which allows the registration of patta lands that lack Non-Agricultural Land Assessment (NALA) permission, provided the required NALA fees and other government dues are paid [2].

Solving the 22A Registration Deadlock

For years, thousands of property owners in urban and semi-urban areas found their lands listed in the '22A' prohibited list. This occurred because agricultural lands were converted into residential layouts or houses without obtaining formal NALA permissions. Consequently, these owners were unable to sell their properties or secure bank loans, as the lands remained classified as agricultural in official revenue records despite being used for housing [1].

The new directive aims to unlock these transactions by allowing eligible applicants to regularize their land status through fee payments. This move follows a promise made by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy in the Legislative Assembly on September 16 to resolve issues tied to the 22A list [1].

NALA Fee Structure and Eligibility

The eligibility for registration is not automatic for all lands in the 22A list. Applications will be scrutinized by revenue officials based on ownership records and actual ground-level usage [3]. The fee structure for NALA permission is as follows:

Location Area	NALA Fee Percentage
Within GHMC Limits	2% of land value
Other Areas	3% of land value

Key Implementation Details

To ensure transparency and efficiency, the తెలంగాణ ప్రభుత్వం has issued specific instructions to district collectors to process these applications within stipulated time limits [2]. However, the government has clarified that this is an administrative easing of the process, not a blanket amnesty. Registration will only be granted after the verification of eligibility and the payment of all applicable government fees [3].

Beyond easing the burden on homeowners, officials believe this move will prevent the misuse of government funds. Currently, thousands of acres of non-agricultural land are still recorded as agricultural, leading to the wrongful disbursement of Rythu Bharosa funds to non-farmers. Regularizing these lands will ensure that such subsidies reach actual farmers [1].

Important Cautions for Landowners

• No Automatic Approval: Registration is not automatic; only verified applications will be processed [3].
• Legal Disputes: Lands involved in court cases or legal disputes are excluded from this simplified process [1].
• Other Clearances: This memo specifically addresses the NALA fee; owners must still obtain necessary municipal or environmental clearances where applicable.