Empowering Farmers: Understanding Section 251 of the AP Tenant Farmers’ Act

Our Vizag — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 15:38:32 +0000

Section 251 of the AP Tenant Farmers’ Act ensures that farmers are not allowed to prevent other farmers from accessing their lands for agricultural purposes. It mandates that farmers must permit neighboring farmers to construct new roads to reach their fields, facilitating the transportation of agricultural equipment and the smooth operation of farm work. The section also grants affected farmers the right to seek legal remedies if access is unjustly denied to them.

According to Krishna Prasad, a member of Krushi Vigyana Kendram in Amadalavalasa, the act proves beneficial for tenant and small-scale farmers who rely on their own land for livelihood. These farmers encounter difficulties when they are unable to access their land due to neighboring farmers restricting passage. Section 251 essentially guarantees every farmer the right of way to their land for agricultural activities, with recourse to the courts if access is obstructed.

M. Lokanadham, a member of the CPM state committee and leader of Kisan Sabha, expresses concerns that the law may pose challenges for many small farmers who find court procedures daunting. He suggests that instead of relying solely on Section 251, the government should prioritize implementing a comprehensive AP Land Titling Act to address the current agricultural needs effectively.

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Revolutionizing Land Governance: Andhra Pradesh’s Revenue Sadassulu Initiative

Our Vizag — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:46:36 +0000

The Andhra Pradesh government is set to conduct Revenue Sadassulu at the village level throughout the state for a period of 45 days with the goal of addressing all land-related issues. The sessions are scheduled to commence on August 16 and conclude on September 30, following a formal launch event in the districts on August 15. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, who had pledged to eliminate the Land Titling Act and resolve land-related matters during the elections, fulfilled this promise by officially revoking the act after taking office, a move that garnered approval from the assembly. In response to a significant number of grievances, particularly concerning land matters, received at the TD central office within the last 50 days, Naidu initiated the Revenue Sadassulu initiative. Under the directives of the CM, the revenue department has issued guidelines for the Sadassulu program. A team of officials from relevant departments will visit every revenue village to collect representations from individuals facing land-related issues, particularly those impacted by land grabbing and Section 22A manipulation. A senior IAS officer will be appointed as the district special officer to oversee the district schedule, monitor the petitions at the village and mandal levels, manage the receiving and disposing process, and ensure timely resolution. All petitions will be digitally recorded in a designated section on the Grievance Redressal portal established by RTGS.

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Revolutionizing Land Governance: Andhra Pradesh’s Revenue Sadassulu Initiative