What Are Reddi Garu Lands?
Reddi Garu Lands were traditional land assignments given to:
- Village headmen (Reddi/Reddi Garu)
- Administrators responsible for village order and revenue collection
These lands were typically service tenure lands, meaning they were granted for performing administrative duties.
Purpose of Reddi Garu Lands
These grants supported rural governance:
To manage village revenue
To maintain law & order
To supervise agricultural activities
To support village leadership
Reddi Garu lands ensured smooth functioning of village administration.
British Administration & Legal Recognition
The British continued the traditional system and officially recorded Reddi Garu lands under:
📌 Village Accounts
Including A-register, Chitta, and land revenue ledgers.
📌 Inam Fair Registers (when categorized as service Inam)
- Documented service tenure, purpose, and land classification.
- This documentation created formal records for lands that were earlier informal service assignments.
Examples of Reddi Garu Lands
Service Tenure Lands
- Given to village headmen for administrative responsibilities.
Revenue Collection Lands
- Used to support village-level revenue officers.
Rural Administrative Service Lands
- Assigned to individuals who maintained village governance.
Post-Independence Legal Transformation
Reddi Garu Lands were impacted by:
Madras Estates Abolition Act, 1948
Inam Abolition Act, 1956
Land Revenue Reforms post-1956
Results:
- Service tenure abolished
- Lands absorbed into government revenue system
- Ryotwari Pattas issued to actual cultivators
- Old service land rights canceled
Present Legal & Ownership Implications
Today, most of the lands once classified as Shotriyam, Inam, or Reddi Garu lands have been transformed into:
- Ryotwari agricultural lands, or
- Residential layouts with Collector NOCs.
- However, the title history of these lands is deeply rooted in old estate records.
Any modern buyer must verify:
✔ If the land was converted under proper G.O. notification.
✔ If Ryotwari Pattas were issued by the Settlement Officer.
✔ If the chain of ownership documents is continuous and valid.
Why This Matters
In districts like Anantapur, Kadapa, Kurnool, and Nellore, disputes over Shotriyam or Inam lands still surface — often due to lack of understanding of these old grants.At mypatta, we’ve seen many land cases where missing Inam or Ryotwari records cause legal complications during registration or resale.
That’s why mypatta’s document verification services focus on:
- Tracing old Inam and Settlement records.
- Checking Gazette Notifications and G.O.s.
- Verifying Ryotwari Pattas and Collector NOCs.
- Providing legal clarity through historical document tracing.
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Key Takeaway
The systems of Shotriyam Dars, Inam Dars, and Reddi Garu lands were not just administrative titles — they were the pillars of traditional village governance, education, and culture in pre-independent Andhra Pradesh. From royal rewards to Ryotwari Pattas, these lands tell a powerful story of service, transformation, and law. Understanding this history isn’t just academic — it’s essential for anyone buying, selling, or verifying land in Andhra Pradesh today.
