Published Sep 24, 2026 | 1:18 PM ⚊ Updated Sep 24, 2026 | 1:18 PM
Minister Nadendla Manohar. (Facebook)
Synopsis: Minister Nadendla Manohar advised victims who purchased plots to submit photocopies of their bonds to these special teams. He explained that steps are also being taken to denotify and remove these lands from the Section 22A prohibited properties list, where they are currently placed.
The Andhra Pradesh government is working to hand over land parcels to victims who paid in full and completed plot registrations with AgriGold.
Preparations are underway to verify the deposit documents of victims residing across both Telugu states and other regions. A cabinet sub-committee announced that 20 special teams are being constituted to collect bonds from the affected depositors.
Minister Nadendla Manohar advised victims who purchased plots to submit photocopies of their bonds to these special teams. He explained that steps are also being taken to denotify and remove these lands from the Section 22A prohibited properties list, where they are currently placed.
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A State-Level Committee meeting was convened at the Secretariat to address the grievances of AgriGold victims. The ministerial sub-committee announced that concerted efforts are being made to expedite the resolution of AgriGold cases and deliver swift justice.
This was the second meeting held within the week dedicated to resolving these issues. Senior officials from the Chief Commissioner of Land Administration (CCLA), Police, Municipal Administration, Forest, and Stamps and Registration departments participated in the review to assess the status of the investigation and current developments.
Victims who invested in AgriGold and hold bonds must produce their original documents for physical inspection and submit photocopies to the designated teams, which will attest them.
A total of 20 special teams have been deployed for this exercise:
These teams will begin ground-level operations soon.
Extensive plantations featuring diverse flora were previously established on lands acquired by AgriGold. To address this, forest department officials will appoint a dedicated nodal officer to audit the entire plantation and evaluate the standing timber and greenery.
Concurrently, municipal authorities are preparing a comprehensive review to inspect the layouts developed by AgriGold within urban municipal boundaries.
The Minister noted that priority is being given in the first phase to ensure complete justice for bona fide beneficiaries—those who purchased plots and completed registration formalities.
Out of a total of 42,531 plot beneficiaries, 35,544 have been identified as bona fide buyers. Another 6,989 individuals paid the full amount but could not have their registrations executed; the ministerial committee announced that their claims will be addressed in the second phase.
AgriGold collected thousands of crores in deposits from the public across the Telugu states and southern India. Following defaults in payments to depositors in 2014, cases were initially registered in West Godavari district.
The investigation was subsequently entrusted to the Crime Investigation Department (CID), and the AP government attached properties belonging to the firm.
Parallel probes by both the CID and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) continue, while the state government has resolved to hand over the physical plots to deliver relief to the victims.
(Edited by Sumavarsha, with inputs from Sarath B Chandra)
