Kallur revenue office scandal: Autocratic response of Tahsildar sparks outrage amid serious land fraud allegations

Kurnool: Serious allegations of corruption have surfaced against officials at the Kallur Mandal Revenue Office in Kurnool district, with claims of active involvement in illegal land dealings. Accusations indicate that certain officials, in collusion with their relatives, have facilitated land grabbing and unauthorized transactions. When questioned, officials reportedly responded with negligence and a dismissive attitude, raising serious concerns over accountability and transparency in the administration.

The controversy centers around a 1.50-acre land parcel in Survey No. 70/2B of Kallur village. According to allegations, Meesala Maddilety, who earlier worked as a Village Revenue Officer in the Kallur Tahsildar office and is currently discharging responsibilities at the Srisailam Special Project office in the District Collectorate, allegedly fabricated a fake land title and managed to get it recorded in official land records. It is further alleged that he obtained a pattadar passbook in his mother’s name, M Venkata Lakshmamma by misusing his official position and prior experience in the revenue department.

The issue came to light when multiple claimants asserted ownership over the same land. During an attempt to undertake work on the disputed land using heavy machinery, the rightful owners intervened. At that point, the accused official reportedly admitted wrongdoing and withdrew from the site. Allegations also point to the involvement of a relative of a mandal-level official in facilitating the fraudulent transactions.

The matter had earlier been reported by The Hans India in its online edition on March 28, but no action was initiated by the concerned authorities. When approached again for a response, Kallur Tahsildar Anjaneyulu reportedly displayed an autocratic and dismissive attitude, indicating that the issue would be addressed only at his discretion and convenience rather than with urgency. His response, perceived as indifferent and authoritative, has drawn criticism from affected parties who expected prompt administrative action. He also stated that manual pattadar passbooks are no longer valid, as the government has shifted entirely to a digital system for issuing passbooks.

Victims have expressed strong dissatisfaction, alleging that repeated petitions submitted by farmers have gone unanswered while influential individuals continue to benefit. They have demanded a thorough inquiry by district authorities and strict legal action against those responsible. The incident has raised broader concerns over administrative oversight, with citizens warning that such negligence undermines public trust and threatens the property rights of ordinary citizens.