Explore possibilities of generating revenue through land auctions: Bhatti | Hyderabad News

Hyderabad: Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka directed officials to focus on land pooling, industrial land regularisation and efficient utilisation of govt assets and emphasised the need to fully utilise the available opportunities for revenue generation through govt lands, industrial layouts, land pooling and auctions, while ensuring transparency and efficiency in the process. Vikramarka reviewed the possibilities of generating revenue through the development and auction of lands under the jurisdiction of HMDA and TGIIC.He instructed officials to identify suitable layouts for auction, prioritise locations with good connectivity to major roads and development potential, and initiate the auction process in a phased manner. The deputy CM directed the concerned departments to come up with a clear action plan by next week, outlining the details of lands, the status of layouts, plots ready for auction and the progress of preparatory activities.The deputy CM chaired the cabinet sub-committee on revenue mobilisation on Friday. Reviewing resource mobilisation along with other members of the committee, D Sridhar Babu and Jupally Krishna Rao, he stressed that clear targets, interdepartmental coordination and timely decisions were essential to enhance state revenues.He reviewed the possibilities of mobilising revenue through the utilisation and regularisation of lands in industrial layouts and old industrial estates.Vikramarka stressed the need to expedite unit-wise regularisation and approval processes in industrial areas such as Azamabad, Balanagar and Hafeezpet. Proposals relating to B-category and micro industrial units should be examined comprehensively, ensuring benefits to industrial entrepreneurs while generating additional revenue for the govt, he said.Emphasising the importance of providing a business-friendly environment, the deputy CM directed officials to ensure the timely processing of applications relating to industrial units.The meeting held detailed discussions on land pooling, availability of land for future requirements and the mobilisation of land resources in the rapidly developing areas surrounding Hyderabad, particularly Medchal and Rangareddy districts.He directed officials to formulate a clear policy for utilising govt’s share of land obtained through land pooling for specific public purposes. Issues relating to assigned lands should also be examined comprehensively in accordance with legal provisions and public interest, and appropriate proposals should be placed before the Cabinet for consideration.Highlighting the importance of technology-driven governance, Bhatti Vikramarka suggested developing a dedicated digital dashboard for effective monitoring of govt lands, layout development and auction-related activities.He instructed officials to make comprehensive information available on a single digital platform, including land details, layout status, plots ready for auction and the progress of various initiatives. He observed that the dashboard would facilitate better coordination among departments, enable faster decision-making and enhance transparency in the auction process.