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In a cabinet meeting chaired by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, the state government approved 42 key proposals on Tuesday, covering a wide range of developmental, administrative, and political issues including the second phase of land pooling. The meeting, held at the State Secretariat, placed significant focus on land pooling for the Amaravati capital region, administrative reforms, and citizen-centric welfare measures.

Ministers discussed in detail the evolving infrastructure needs of the capital and resolved to proceed with additional land acquisition. The same terms and conditions that applied during the first phase of land pooling will remain in force to ensure consistency and fairness, the cabinet decided.

Speaking to the media after the meeting, Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy stated, “In line with the state's future needs, the Cabinet has approved a second round of land pooling using the same regulations. Local farmers will be offered free education and healthcare as part of the benefits.”

He added that all ongoing infrastructure works, especially buildings with completed foundations, will be resumed on a priority basis. Pending towers under the purview of GAD will be handed over to companies like NCC, L&T, and Shapoorji Pallonji for completion. Furthermore, the cabinet approved land allocations to various public and private institutions across the state. 

Upgradation of 40 building inspector posts in the Municipal Administration Department. Amendments to the Building Construction Act to simplify approval processes and encourage real estate activity. Appointment of tennis player Saketh Sai as Deputy Collector under the sports quota. Transfer of 12.07 acres of land in Vadamalapeta, Tirupati district, to the Tourism Department to support tourism infrastructure.

Chandrababu reiterated that all revenue-related grievances must be resolved within one year. “If there are any challenges in resolving land or revenue issues, ministers and officials should not hesitate to bring them directly to me,” he said. He strongly warned against using "technical issues" as an excuse for delays. “Dodging responsibility is unacceptable in a reform-driven administration,” he stated firmly.

In addressing environmental concerns, the Cabinet resolved to follow revised guidelines in compliance with NGT and Supreme Court orders for water resource protection. The government also committed to thorough investigations into assigned, temple, and riverbank (lanka) lands, with JC-led probes during the land survey process to avoid boundary disputes.