Andhra Pradesh Government Extends Layout Regularisation Scheme Deadline by Three Months
The Andhra Pradesh state government has officially announced a three-month extension for applications under the Layout Regularisation Scheme (LRS), setting a new final submission date of April 23, 2026. This decision was made public on Friday following a comprehensive review meeting with key urban development officials.
Extension Follows Public Demand and Stakeholder Requests
Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Principal Secretary S Suresh Kumar confirmed the extension after conducting a detailed review with commissioners of urban local bodies and vice-chairpersons of urban development authorities. According to Kumar, the decision to extend the deadline was taken in response to numerous representations from the public and various stakeholders who sought additional time to complete their applications.
"The extension has been granted following several representations from the public and stakeholders," Kumar stated, emphasizing the government's commitment to accommodating citizen needs while maintaining regulatory standards.
Significant Increase in Application Numbers
The latest data reveals a substantial increase in public participation in the regularization scheme. In the past six months alone, authorities have received 61,947 applications under the LRS-2025 initiative. This marks a significant rise compared to the 43,759 applications received during the entire LRS-2020 period, indicating growing awareness and participation in urban regularization efforts.
Scheme Eligibility and Exclusions
The Layout Regularisation Scheme permits individual plot applications with a minimum fee of ₹10,000 and applies comprehensively to:
- All municipal areas
- Urban Development Authority (UDA) regions
- Master plan regions
However, the scheme explicitly excludes the Amaravati capital area from its purview. Additionally, plots falling under the following categories are not eligible for regularization:
- Government land
- Water bodies and flood-prone areas
- Road alignments and green buffers
- Environmentally sensitive zones
- Assigned lands
- Properties under litigation
Strict Warning Against Corruption and Misuse
Taking serious note of bribery allegations related to the scheme, Principal Secretary Suresh Kumar issued a stern warning about potential disciplinary and legal action against officials found guilty of misconduct. He specifically cautioned licensed technical personnel, real estate agents, and developers against misusing the scheme for personal gain or engaging in corrupt practices.
"Officials found guilty will face disciplinary and legal action," Kumar emphasized, underscoring the government's zero-tolerance policy toward corruption in urban development processes.
Streamlined Processing and Accountability Measures
To ensure efficient processing of applications, the government has established a 15-day service-level agreement for disposing of individual LRS applications where In-Principle Layout Pattern (IPLP) approvals already exist. The same timeline applies to clearing pending IPLP cases.
In a significant move toward accountability, applications not cleared within this stipulated timeline will be deemed approved automatically. Officials responsible for unnecessary delays will be held accountable for their actions, creating a system that prioritizes timely decision-making.
Digital Platform and Grievance Redressal
Kumar highlighted that the entire LRS application system operates completely online, providing transparency and accessibility to applicants. He urged citizens to report any instances of rent-seeking or corruption through:
- The dedicated 1100 grievance portal
- Pura Mitra mobile application
- Mana Mitra mobile application
Describing this as the "final administrative window" for regularization, Kumar encouraged all eligible applicants to utilize the extended period to complete their submissions properly.
Utilization of Funds and Consequences of Non-Regularization
Funds collected through the Layout Regularisation Scheme will be specifically allocated for crucial urban infrastructure development, including:
- Road construction and maintenance
- Water pipeline installation
- Drainage system improvements
- Street lighting enhancements
Properties that remain unregularized will face significant restrictions, including:
- Ineligibility for property registrations
- Denial of building permissions
- Exclusion from institutional finance options
- Potential inclusion in the Prohibitory Property Watch Register
Unauthorized constructions that fail to regularize will face severe consequences, including demolition, substantial penalties, and legal action as per existing regulations.
Application Process and Support
Interested applicants can file their LRS applications through the official portal at lrsdtcp.ap.gov.in. Additional assistance and guidance are available at municipal offices and planning offices throughout the state, ensuring that citizens have adequate support throughout the application process.
