6 days ago
Officials told to speed-up land acquisition for Polavaram R&R, NH projects
District Collector K. Vetriselvi on Tuesday directed officials to speed up land acquisition works related to the Polavaram Project's R&R packages, national highways, and YSR Jagananna Saswatha Bhoohakku Mariyu Bhooraksha (YSR–JBM) survey units, and also ensure smooth clearance for 4G mobile towers of Airtel, Jio, and BSNL without inconveniencing the public.
In a video conference held on Tuesday (August 5, 2025), the Collector reviewed the progress of land acquisition, R&R colony constructions, and 4G tower permissions with mandal and revenue officials.
Highlighting the urgency of land needs for Polavaram-related R&R packages, the Collector said that around 5,000 acres are required in the district. While 800 acres have already been identified in Buttayagudem and Jeelugumilli mandals, another 600 acres have recently been marked. She instructed officials to complete the remaining land acquisition by August 15.
She emphasised that Gram Sabhas must be held in all concerned villages after identifying land parcels. Officials, including RDOs and DSPs, should participate and engage with farmers transparently during these public hearings. The compensation must be paid strictly as per government norms, and the process should be voluntary and farmer-friendly, she said.
The Collector also instructed that targets under the YSR–JBM survey units must be met, and land for national highway development must be handed over quickly. Regarding 4G tower installations, permissions should be granted only after field-level inspection, ensuring minimum public inconvenience and adequate distance from residential areas.
Joint Collector P. Dhatri Reddy, ITDA PO Apurva Bharat, Special Collector S. Sarala Vandana, DRO V. Vishweshwara Rao, and other mandal-level officials joined the review virtually.
