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Settipalle Land Dispute Resolved After 50 Years, Model Township Initiative Ranked Fourth-Best in Andhra Pradesh
Published: May 9, 2026
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The 50-year-old land dispute in Settipalle, a 636.38-acre area on the outskirts of Tirupati, has been resolved through a Land Pooling Scheme, with the resulting model township initiative declared the fourth-best at the Andhra Pradesh Collectors' Conference. Tirupati District Collector S. Venkateswar presented the solution, which addresses title complications stemming from its 1979 designation as an Inam estate and incomplete settlement under Section 22 A.
Under the plan, 2,111 plots were developed to accommodate 823 beneficiaries, each receiving two cents of land, with site allocation conducted via e-dip to ensure transparency. The Andhra Pradesh government waived stamp and registration charges, and Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu formally launched the project on January 15, 2026.
Tirupati Urban Development Authority (TUDA) will receive 65 acres, with an estimated ₹250 crore in sale proceeds earmarked for infrastructure including cement roads, underground drainage, sewage treatment, drinking water, electricity, and a crematorium. The Tourism Department is set to receive 90 acres valued at ₹400 crore, while total assets created for beneficiaries are estimated at ₹1,100 crore.
The success of the initiative has prompted state-level recognition, with officials citing it as a replicable model for resolving long-pending land disputes. The Tirupati UNC will continue monitoring infrastructure development, with the next progress review scheduled for June 2026.