22A Land Registration in Andhra Pradesh is blocked when the survey number is in the prohibited properties list under Section 22-A of the Registration Act, 1908. If your land is on that list, the Sub-Registrar cannot register a sale, gift or mortgage of it until the entry is removed. This guide explains what 22A land is, how to check whether your survey number is listed, what documents to keep ready, and how removal works.
| Topic | 22A Land Registration in AP |
| Law | Section 22-A, Registration Act 1908 |
| What it means | Survey number in prohibited list; sale cannot be registered |
| Check it | registration.ap.gov.in (prohibited properties service) |
| Land records | MeeBhoomi (meebhoomi.ap.gov.in) |
| Removal | Apply to the Tahsildar; no fixed timeline published |
| Documents | Aadhaar, passbook, title deed, EC, survey number |
| Before buying | Check survey number, EC for 13 years, 1-B extract |
What Is 22A Land?
“22A land” is not a type of land. It is land whose survey number has been entered in the prohibited properties list maintained by the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. The list is built from information given by government departments: revenue, endowments, wakf board, forest, and courts.
22A Land Registration: Why Section 22-A Exists
Section 22-A exists to stop land that was never meant to be sold from changing hands. Government land, assigned land, endowment land, wakf property and forest land belong to the state, the poor families they were assigned to, or religious institutions — not to a private seller. Without the prohibited list, a buyer could pay full price for such land and only learn at the Sub-Registrar’s office that it cannot be registered. 22A Land Registration rules protect the buyer as much as the land: they make the check part of the registration process itself. Revenue services for these checks are available through MeeSeva at your local office: https://unqinformation.com/grama-ward-sachivalayam-services-how-to-apply-for-any-ap-government-scheme/
What Kind of Land Is on the Prohibited List?
- Government land, including poramboke and land reserved for public purposes.
- Assigned land given to the poor, where sale is not allowed.
- Endowment land belonging to temples and religious institutions.
- Wakf properties.
- Forest land.
- Land under court dispute or government claim.
A property can be on the list even if the seller holds a pattadar passbook. The passbook shows who cultivates or holds the land in revenue records; it does not by itself prove that the land can be registered.
How to Check Whether Land Is Under 22A
- Open the Registration and Stamps Department portal, https://registration.ap.gov.in, and open the prohibited properties service. Enter the survey number and check whether it appears in the list.
- Check the land records on MeeBhoomi, https://meebhoomi.ap.gov.in, using district, mandal, village and survey number, to confirm ownership and land classification.
- Take an Encumbrance Certificate (EC) from https://registration.ap.gov.in for the survey number. The EC shows past transactions and any registered claims on the property.
- If the online record is unclear, confirm at the Sub-Registrar Office or with the Tahsildar. Only the department’s own records are final.
Documents to Keep Ready for Verification
- Aadhaar card of the owner.
- Pattadar passbook.
- Title deed and sale deed copies.
- Encumbrance Certificate.
- Survey number and revenue records (adangal / 1-B extract).
- Property tax receipts, if any.
Can 22A Land Be Registered?
No. While the survey number remains in the prohibited list, the Sub-Registrar cannot register a sale, gift or mortgage of that land. Registration becomes possible only after the land is removed from the list, if it qualifies for removal.
22A Land Registration: What Happens If You Buy Prohibited Land
If you buy land that is under 22A, the sale deed cannot be registered, so the purchase is not complete in the eyes of the law — even if you have paid the seller in full. Your money is at risk because the seller may not return it, and recovering it can mean a long dispute. 22A Land Registration is refused at the Sub-Registrar’s office, not after a delay, so you find out only when you try to register. That is why the check must happen before you pay any advance, not after. If the land is meant for a house, confirm the site is clear before you plan construction: https://unqinformation.com/pmay-gramin-scheme-2026/
How to Get Land Removed from the 22A List
If land was included in the list wrongly, the owner can apply to the Tahsildar of the mandal with the documents listed above and a written representation explaining why the entry is wrong.
- The Tahsildar’s office verifies the ownership history and land classification from revenue records.
- Field verification and survey records are checked where needed.
- The Revenue Divisional Officer examines the case and makes a recommendation.
- If the case is accepted, the competent authority approves the correction and the prohibited properties record is updated.
Removal is not automatic, and no fixed timeline for it is published by the department. The decision depends on the records and the enquiry. Do not pay any agent who promises removal in a fixed number of days.
22A Land Registration: How to Track Your Removal Application
Once you apply for removal, 22A Land Registration does not update on its own — you have to follow up. Keep the acknowledgement the Tahsildar’s office gives you, and ask at the office whether the field verification and the RDO’s recommendation are complete. If the case is accepted, the competent authority approves the correction and the survey number is taken off the prohibited list; only then can the Sub-Registrar register the land. After the approval, check the prohibited properties list again yourself before you pay for a registration. If the survey number is still listed, ask the Tahsildar’s office why: https://unqinformation.com/grama-ward-sachivalayam-services-how-to-apply-for-any-ap-government-scheme/
Before Buying Land, Verify These Details
- Check the survey number against the prohibited properties list on https://registration.ap.gov.in.
- Match the survey number and extent on MeeBhoomi with the sale deed.
- Take an EC for at least the last 13 years and read every entry.
- Check the pattadar passbook and 1-B extract for the seller’s name.
- Ask at the Sub-Registrar Office whether any court case or government claim is recorded against the survey number.
- For Grama Khantam (village site) land, read our separate guide: Grama Khantam Land Registration Process.
Official Portals
| What | Portal |
|---|---|
| Prohibited properties list, EC, registration services | https://registration.ap.gov.in |
| Land records (Webland / MeeBhoomi) | https://meebhoomi.ap.gov.in |
| Certified copies and revenue services | https://www.ap.meeseva.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 22A land?
Land whose survey number is in the prohibited properties list under Section 22-A of the Registration Act. The Sub-Registrar must refuse to register it.
How do I check if my land is under 22A?
Check the survey number in the prohibited properties service on https://registration.ap.gov.in, cross-check the land record on MeeBhoomi, and confirm at the Sub-Registrar Office if anything is unclear.
Can 22A land be sold?
The land can be agreed to be sold, but it cannot be registered while it stays in the prohibited list. A buyer who pays before removal risks losing the money.
How long does removal from the 22A list take?
No fixed timeline is published. It depends on the revenue enquiry and the records. Anyone promising removal in a fixed number of days is not speaking for the department.
Does a pattadar passbook prove the land is free of 22A?
No. The passbook is a revenue record of holding. Only the prohibited properties list on https://registration.ap.gov.in and the Sub-Registrar’s record show whether registration is blocked.
Conclusion
22A Land Registration is blocked while the survey number is in the prohibited properties list — and the only way past it is a removal approved by the revenue authorities. Check the list on registration.ap.gov.in and MeeBhoomi before you pay for any land, take an EC for at least 13 years, and keep your passbook, 1-B extract and sale deed ready. If the land is listed wrongly, apply to the Tahsildar with your documents and follow up until the entry is removed.
Last updated: November 2026
Venkatesh is the Content Lead and Researcher at UNQ Information. He researches government schemes, pension programs, citizen services, and welfare initiatives related to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He regularly publishes updates and educational content to help readers understand eligibility criteria, required documents, application procedures, benefit details, and important government announcements in a simple and easy-to-understand format.