Real Anonymized Customer Query Pattern
Quick answer: Yes. An RTI can ask for the basis on which your land was included in the prohibited/22A list — the record, order or notification relied on, the date, the authority that directed it, and the procedure to seek correction or removal — in writing, within 30 days.
An RTI does not itself remove the entry. It obtains the record and the recorded reason — exactly what you need to challenge a wrong listing through the proper revenue or legal channel.
RTI Facts at a Glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Government RTI fee | ₹10 (BPL applicants exempt) |
| Reply deadline | 30 days — Section 7(1), RTI Act 2005 |
| Copying charge | about ₹2 per page |
| If no/poor reply | First Appeal within 30 days — Section 19(1) |
| Final appeal | Second Appeal within 90 days to the Telangana State Information Commission — Section 19(3) |
| Where to file | PIO of the relevant revenue authority (Tahsildar/MRO; RDO/Collectorate where applicable) |
Fee mode and exact copying charges can vary; the RTI itself is a ₹10 statutory application.
How the Prohibited (22A) List Works on Bhubharati
Section 22A-type registers list categories such as government, assigned, endowment, or disputed land on which registration is restricted. The list is maintained within the State's record-of-rights framework (now Bhu Bharati, successor to Dharani). Genuine owners get caught by wrong survey-number entries, data migration errors, or a blanket listing never corrected. The first task is always to obtain the exact basis of your entry.
Where an RTI Fits — and Where It Doesn't
The realistic path is: discovery of the block → representation to the revenue office → RTI to get the basis → correction application or, if needed, a legal challenge. An RTI will not remove the entry by itself. What it does, in about 30 days, is force the office to disclose the record and reason behind the listing — the foundation of any correction or challenge.
A Real Example (Anonymized)
An owner found registration refused because the survey number appeared in the prohibited list. An RTI for the basis revealed the listing actually targeted a different sub-division of the survey number that had once been assigned land — a mapping overlap that wrongly swept in his parcel. With the notification and the recorded basis in hand, he had the specific document needed to seek correction, rather than a vague "it is prohibited". (Details are illustrative and anonymized.)
The Exact RTI Our In-House Legal Team Drafts
Prepared by our in-house legal team and addressed to the PIO of the relevant revenue authority, the application asks only for the records and orders that already exist. You provide the survey details; we identify the office, draft and file it.
Full Sample RTI Application You Can Adapt
To,
The Public Information Officer,
O/o the Tahsildar / Mandal Revenue Officer,
[Mandal], [District], Telangana.
Subject: Information under the RTI Act, 2005 regarding inclusion of my land in the prohibited (22A) list.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act, 2005, I request the following in respect of land in Survey No. [____], [Village], [Mandal] shown in the prohibited/22A list:
- The specific record, order or notification under which the land was included in the prohibited list / Section 22A register.
- The date of inclusion and the name/designation of the authority that directed it.
- The category under which it was listed and the supporting document relied on.
- Copies of any notice issued to the recorded owner before inclusion.
- The prescribed procedure and authority for seeking correction or removal.
- The status of any representation already submitted by me [reference/date].
I enclose the RTI fee of ₹10. If any information is held by another public authority, please transfer this application under Section 6(3) and inform me.
Yours faithfully,
[Name] · [Address] · [Phone] · [Date]
Prefer not to draft and chase it yourself? Our in-house legal team identifies the correct office, prepares this application precisely, files it, and tracks the reply.
Sample RTI Questions
- Please provide the record/order/notification under which Survey No. [____] was included in the prohibited list.
- Please provide the date of inclusion and the authority that directed it.
- Please provide the category and supporting document relied on.
- Please provide the procedure and authority for correction/removal.
- Please provide the status of my representation [reference/date].
What a Useful Reply Should Contain
A proper reply should identify the exact record/order/notification, the date and authority, the category and supporting document, and the correction procedure. A reply that only states the land "is prohibited" without the basis likely needs a First Appeal.
After You Get the Reply — What to Do Next
- Wrong/overlapping entry: file a correction application citing the disclosed notification and the mismatch.
- No notice was issued before listing: that is a strong ground in your representation or legal challenge.
- No reply in 30 days: First Appeal under Section 19(1), then Second Appeal to the Telangana State Information Commission.
Likely Public Authority
The RTI usually goes to the PIO of the Tahsildar/Mandal Revenue Office; the RDO, District Collectorate, or CCLA may hold the listing record. Appeals are under the RTI Act, with the Telangana State Information Commission as the final appellate authority.
What RTI Can and Cannot Do
RTI can: get the basis of the listing, the order/notification, the responsible authority and the correction procedure. RTI cannot: by itself remove your land from the list — that needs a revenue order or a court. The record an RTI produces is what makes a removal effort possible.
Common Questions
Can RTI tell me why my land is in the 22A prohibited list?
Yes — the specific record/order/notification, the date and the authority responsible, on the record.
Can RTI get my land removed from the prohibited list?
No — removal is for the revenue authority or a court. But RTI gets you the basis, without which you cannot effectively challenge it.
Who is the RTI addressed to?
The PIO of the relevant revenue authority (Tahsildar/MRO, and where applicable the RDO/Collectorate or CCLA).
What does it cost?
₹10 government fee (BPL exempt); our service from ₹399.
How long for a reply?
30 days under Section 7(1).
What if there is no reply?
We draft your First Appeal free of charge if the deadline is missed.
Details to Keep Ready
- Survey number(s) and extent
- Village and mandal
- Document/title reference
- Any representation reference already submitted
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