Overview The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] has called upon Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to take immediate action regarding the alleged large-scale illegal occupation of assigned lands belonging to tribal families in the Rayalacheruvu–Gandipeta region of Tirupati district . The allegations involve approximately 700 acres of land originally assigned to tribal communities for cultivation and housing. Key Developments Allegation: Influential groups have encroached upon approximately 700 acres of assigned land. Location: The alleged encroachment is occurring in the Rayalacheruvu–Gandipeta region of Tirupati district . Accusation: Illegal constructions are being carried out on the occupied land with the support of certain officials. Further Claim: Similar irregularities have been found in nearly 2,000 acres of adjacent forest land, with violations of land and environmental regulations. CPI(M) Demand: Immediate inquiry, cancellation of fraudulent registrations, and restoration of land to affected families. Letter from: B. Srinivasa Rao , CPI(M) State Secretary, to the Chief Minister. Date of Publication: November 09, 2025 UPSC Relevance This issue is relevant to GS2 (Government Policies and Interventions) and GS3 (Environmental Conservation) . It highlights the challenges in protecting the rights of vulnerable tribal communities and ensuring equitable access to resources. The incident also raises questions about governance, land administration, and the enforcement of environmental regulations. Detailed Analysis The encroachment on assigned lands represents a violation of tribal rights and undermines their socio-economic well-being. The alleged collusion of local revenue officials further exacerbates the problem, indicating systemic issues in land governance. The reported irregularities in adjacent forest land also raise concerns about environmental degradation and the violation of environmental regulations. Addressing this issue requires a multi-faceted approach, including: Immediate Inquiry: Conducting a thorough and impartial inquiry into the allegations of land encroachment and official collusion. Legal Action: Cancelling fraudulent registrations and initiating legal proceedings against those responsible for the illegal occupation. Land Restoration: Restoring the land to the affected tribal families and providing them with necessary support for cultivation and housing. Strengthening Governance: Improving transparency and accountability in land administration to prevent future encroachments. Protecting Forest Land: Enforcing environmental regulations and preventing further degradation of forest land. Important Facts Land Area: Approximately 700 acres of assigned land allegedly encroached. Additional Land: Nearly 2,000 acres of adjacent forest land with reported irregularities. Affected Group: Tribal families in the Rayalacheruvu–Gandipeta region. Political Party: CPI(M) raising the issue. Government Official: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu addressed.