Hyderabad: The Telangana government is poised to introduce the Bhu Bharati Act on April 14, marking a significant shift in the state’s land governance.
According to Telangana revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, chief minister A Revanth Reddy will officially launch the Act at a ceremony held at Shilparamam.
As part of the phased implementation, the Act will first be piloted in three mandals across three districts, with a statewide rollout scheduled for June 2, depending on the success of the trial run. The new portal, being developed under the supervision of the Central Government’s National Informatics Centre (NIC), is designed with modern features that promise smoother and more efficient land registration processes.
Further, the Bhu Bharathi Portal will reportedly enhance user experience by reducing the number of modules from 33 in Dharani to just 6, making it far more accessible for citizens.
To avoid technical issues, the minister urged landowners not to access the portal all at once, warning that excessive traffic could cause system crashes. He also cautioned against any deliberate attempts to disrupt the portal, stating that the police have been directed to take strict action against such acts.
Unlike the Dharani rollout, which led to a four-month suspension of registrations, the Bhu Bharathi system is being introduced gradually, ensuring smoother transitions and continuity in services. As part of the process, Village Revenue Officers (VROs) will be deployed starting next month, with all preparatory work already in progress.
This new legislation will replace the Right of Records (ROR) Act, 2020, and is aimed at resolving long-standing land disputes and enhancing land security for the populace.
Reddy targets BRS
Criticizing the previous BRS administration for failing to prepare rules for Dharani for over three years, Reddy noted that the current government has successfully drafted rules within just three months.
The Bhu Bharati Act is designed to address revenue grievances more effectively and provide a more people-centric approach to land management.
The Act has been developed following extensive consultations with experts, public representatives, and farmers, aiming to protect land rights and overhaul the revenue system.
All district collectors and revenue inspectors have been invited to the launch event on April 14, underscoring the government’s commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and effective implementation of the new legislation.
(The copy has been updated with additional information.)
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