The proposed amendment will remove Sections 83 and 84 of the Act, which officials say have become ineffective in tackling widespread encroachments.

xHyderabad :According to official estimates, out of nearly 91,827 acres of temple land across the state, around 25,000 acres have been encroached upon, while another 6,000 acres fall under the jurisdiction of neighbouring states.

The proposed amendment will remove Sections 83 and 84 of the Act, which officials say have become ineffective in tackling widespread encroachments.

Sources said Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has decided to take firm steps to protect temple lands from illegal occupation and misuse. The government’s move follows mounting concerns over large-scale encroachments, especially in urban areas such as Greater Hyderabad, w

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