Hyderabad, Jan. 25 -- Opposition leaders on Saturday raised concerns over the state government's move to regularise 54.79 acres of precious land at two Visakhapatnam villages in favour of a private university allegedly encroaching upon it.

The decision came to light on Wednesday after sections of local media revealed the agenda of a Greater Visakhapatnam Muncipal Corporation (GVMC) council meeting scheduled for January 30. HT has seen a copy of the agenda.

The council agenda mentions the passage of a resolution on proposals made by the Visakhapatnam (rural) tehsildar to regularise and alienate 54.79 acres of land in Rushikonda and Yendada villages in favour of Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM), which is chaired by th...