Tenant farmers cultivating temple lands seek lease remission after cyclone damage

Key Points

1. Andhra Pradesh Tenant Farmers’ Association submitted a petition to the Commissioner of the Endowments Department.
2. The petition seeks remission of lease amounts for farmers cultivating temple lands.
3. Farmers suffered severe losses due to Cyclone Montha.
4. Crops such as paddy, cotton, and horticultural crops were extensively damaged.
5. The association requested two years of lease-free cultivation for farmers who paid advance lease amounts.
6. A 50% reduction in lease was requested for farmers paying after the harvest.
7. Commissioner Ramachandra Mohan assured examination of the proposal after receiving details from district Collectors.
8. The article was published on November 21, 2025.