A vacant plot in Vijayawada looks like passive wealth—but on the ground it attracts an active threat: encroachment. Between November 2023 and November 2024 alone, Andhra Pradesh recorded 8,305 formal land‑grab complaints, 7,873 acres under illegal registration, and a proposed new Act carrying 14‑year jail terms for offenders. Closer to home, multiple high‑profile cases—such as the illegal occupation of 4,000 sq yds belonging to SRR & CVR College—show how quickly unguarded land inside Vijayawada can vanish beneath unauthorised construction.
At the same time, land values have skyrocketed: plots around Benz Circle touched ₹1.2 lakh per sq yd, topping even Banjara Hills. en.wikipedia.org With every centimetre of soil worth a premium, protecting ownership is as important as acquiring the asset.
Property Handling’s Plot & Land Monitoring Service delivers the vigilance most owners—especially NRIs and out‑station investors—simply cannot manage themselves. Our local field force, GIS‑enabled audits, and on‑call legal panel form the city’s first end‑to‑end guardian programme for vacant land.
Why Vigilance Matters Now
- Rapid Urban Push: Vijayawada’s expansion along NH‑16, the Inner Ring Road and the Amaravati corridor is triggering nightly land grabs and daylight plan deviations.
- Tech‑savvy Trespassers: Squatters use forged digital pattadar passes and quick concrete slabs to create “possession proof” in days.
- Regulatory Crack‑Down: GVMC, NTR‑district police and revenue officials are already flying drones to spot illegal constructions and boundary shifts. Owners who act only after construction begins face lengthy litigation and demolition costs.
Our 7‑Layer Plot Protection Framework
Layer | What We Deliver | Your Benefit |
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1. Baseline Geo‑Tagging | DGPS survey, corner‑stone coordinates, and cadastral overlay stored in blockchain‑sealed PDF. | Immutable proof of boundary. |
2. Smart Drone Recon | Quarterly UAV flights capture 4K orthomosaic imagery and LiDAR height data; flagged against baseline for anomalies. | Early detection of fencing shifts or illegal sheds. |
3. Fortnightly Foot Patrols | Field officers photograph entrance, boundary, and all four corners; upload to your dashboard within 3 hrs. | Continuous human presence deters grabbers. |
4. Boundary & Signage Care | We install “This Land Monitored by Property Handling” boards, repaint survey stones, clear brush and debris. | Visual deterrent + curb appeal. |
5. Encroachment Alert & Action | Any anomaly triggers a 24‑hr escalation: legal notice draft, police complaint support, and liaison with revenue officials. | Stops encroachers before concrete sets. |
6. Compliance & Tax Management | We pay Vacant Land Tax (VLT) on due dates and keep receipts in your vault; monitor CRDA/GUDA notifications for zoning changes. | Zero penalty risk, full regulatory readiness. |
7. Owner Dashboard & Reports | Web and mobile portal with photo timeline, drone maps, tax docs, and incident tickets. | Real‑time peace of mind from anywhere in the world. |
Local Tech & Legal Advantage
- Drone Synergy: Our UAV fleet complies with 2022 DGCA rules for micro‑category drones; flight logs sync with municipal drone‑mapping efforts, feeding the same data formats GVMC already uses.
- Law‑First Response: Encroachment FIR templates reflect the forthcoming state legislation that prescribes 10‑ to 14‑year sentences, ensuring complaints are accepted without revisions.
- VLT ROI Check: GVMC plans to tax 39,000 vacant plots to boost revenue. By staying ahead on taxes we keep your plot off the default list, preventing punitive assessments.
Function | Local Watchman | Property Handling |
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Digital geo‑tag & drone archive | ✖ | ✔ |
Fortnightly photo reports | ✖ | ✔ |
Legal escalation within 24 hrs | ✖ | ✔ |
Tax & VLT compliance | ✖ | ✔ |
Owner dashboard & cloud storage | ✖ | ✔ |
24/7 helpline + multilingual support | ✖ | ✔ |