Odisha government prepares to introduce a comprehensive land management act in the upcoming assembly session, aiming to replace multiple outdated revenue statutes with a single streamlined law.
Karnataka's revenue department has verified over 13.9 lakh government land parcels using the Land Beat digital surveillance program, identifying encroachments on approximately 90,000 plots across the state.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel emphasized honesty, integrity, and prompt grievance resolution at a collectors' conference in Gandhinagar, focusing on field visits and uniform policy implementation.
Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira writes to Punjab Governor, expressing grave concerns over AAP government's amendments to Punjab Land Preservation Act, warning of irreversible environmental damage.
Karnataka's long-overdue mission to reclaim grabbed public land must proceed with empathy and fairness, targeting the powerful without exception. Read the full editorial analysis.
HYDRAA's major anti-encroachment drive in Miyapur secures 15 acres of prime government land valued at ₹3,000 crore. The agency also protected Water Board property in a separate action.
Hassan district officials attend workshop on Karnataka Land Revenue Act amendments. Naveen Raj Singh stresses the need for updated knowledge to avoid errors in digitised records. Learn about the key directives.
Bengaluru Urban district administration has reclaimed government land worth over Rs 6.26 crore in a coordinated anti-encroachment drive across all taluks. Read the full story.
A major land grab scam exposed in Bengaluru's Kogilu area. Gang charged lakhs for government land, issuing fake documents. Key details and police investigation inside.
Five BJP MLAs from Vadodara district have written to CM Bhupendra Patel, alleging high-handed officers are hiding ground realities and neglecting development works. They seek urgent action.
Gujarat government plans a comprehensive Land Administrative Act to replace 16 old revenue laws, aiming to simplify governance and reduce litigation. Committee headed by retired IAS officer C L Meena is reviewing the framework.
Gujarat High Court directs status quo on Gamtal land construction, criticises TDO's 'high-handed action'. Next hearing on February 9. Read the full details.
Assam tea estate owners seek discussion on amended Land Ceiling Act's financial implications before granting land rights to workers. Key issues include bank mortgages and compensation.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand govt for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details of illegal constructions sought.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court dismisses a 2021 FIR over a land dispute from the 1990s, calling it an abuse of legal process. The court sets aside the chargesheet and all proceedings. Read the full details.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details inside.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation auctions 3 school-reserved plots in Nikol, Thaltej & Hanspura after 10 years. Base price Rs 72.22 crore. Bidding on Feb 10, 2026. Details inside.
Kerala's new land regularisation SOP could nullify years of legal action against 57 illegal constructions in Idukki, including resorts on govt land. Read the full investigation.
Sourabh Roy argues India's fragmented land law framework is ill-equipped for rapid urban growth, record manipulation, and lengthy court disputes. Read the analysis.
A special CBI court has decided to begin the trial in the high-profile Manesar land scam case, involving alleged illegal acquisition of 912 acres. Key accused include former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda. Read for full details.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directs the use of GPS-enabled rovers for land consolidation to ensure transparency and curb corruption at the grassroots level.
Goa government begins a landmark digital land survey this month to update records and issue Urban Property Cards (UrPro) in Panaji, Margao, and Cuncolim. Learn about the process and how landowners can participate.
Gujarat University receives a suo motu notice to frame an administrative scheme for its trust, causing uncertainty. Stakeholders must submit responses by Jan 15. Read the full story.
Karnataka's Administrative Reforms Commission recommends shutting or merging 1000 dormant government account heads to boost efficiency and curb wasteful spending. Read the full report.
Odisha's law department is reforming the uniform land policy to settle ownership disputes of 55,000 encroached acres belonging to Puri's Jagannath Temple within 1.5 months. Read more.
Gujarat govt forms a committee led by retired IAS C L Meena to study and recommend amendments to the Gujarat Land Revenue Act, 1879. Report due in six months.
Gujarat government announces a dedicated IT-AI cluster adjacent to GIFT City, aiming to attract top global tech firms with tailored incentives and boost the state's digital economy.
Kerala's 2025 land regularisation SOP, stemming from a 2023 Act amendment, promises relief for small holders but appears to shield major political and commercial violators in Idukki and beyond. Read the full analysis.
Bengaluru's digital land record system, e-Khata, struggles with tech and admin barriers, turning a promise of ease into an obstacle course for citizens. Read more.
Former CM Champai Soren accuses Jharkhand govt of forcibly acquiring 830.92 acres of tribal land in Kolhan to compensate for Palamu mining. He alleges bypass of tribal governance and threat to livelihoods.