Kogilu land grab: Gang sold govt plots, gave fake ownership papers
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.
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Gujarat to replace 16 revenue laws with single umbrella act
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.
Himachal Power Billing Costs Cut 46% via Digitisation
Himachal Pradesh's power utility HPSEBL has reduced billing costs by 46% through digital transformation. CM Sukhu credits tech for efficiency and transparency gains.
UPESSC Digitises Records, Aims for Transparent Exams
UPESSC decides to digitise all records and frame SOPs for recruitment. The move aims to boost transparency, efficiency, and prevent technical glitches in exams. Read more.
SC Slams Uttarakhand Over Rishikesh Forest Land Grab
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand govt for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details of illegal constructions sought.
SC Slams Uttarakhand Over Rishikesh Forest Land Grab
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details inside.
UP to digitise land mutation, title change by Feb 28
Yogi Adityanath govt partners with NIC for online portal to simplify land records, mutation. Aim: transparency, end to office rounds for lakhs of farmers, owners. Read more.
Kerala's New SOP May Legalise Years of Land-Use Violations
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.
India's Land Act: Outdated Framework Fails Modern Challenges
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.
CBI Court to Start Trial in Haryana's Manesar Land Scam Case
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.
Yogi Adityanath orders merit-based resolution of revenue cases
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath mandates merit-based disposal of land cases, expedites digitisation of records, and orders winter relief measures. Read for key directives.
Yogi Adityanath Orders Merit-Based Disposal of Revenue Cases
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath mandates merit-based resolution of all revenue cases, expedites land record digitisation, and orders time-bound grievance redressal for public benefit.
UP to Use GPS Rovers for Land Measurement
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 Launches Digital Land Survey for Urban Property Cards
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.
J&K Land Records System offline since May, digitisation stalled
Jammu & Kashmir's 'Aapki Zameen, Aapki Nigrani' portal, digitising 8 crore land records, remains inaccessible since Operation Sindoor, raising accountability questions. Read more.
Bihar shifts land records fully online from 2026
Bihar Deputy CM announces end of physical land records from Jan 1, 2026, introduces online-only certified copies. New initiatives launched for speedy justice in land disputes and mutation cases. Read the full story.
Chandigarh Govt Hospitals Prioritise Digitisation in 2026
Chandigarh's major government hospitals, including PGIMER, GMSH-16, and GMCH-32, are launching a major digital push in 2026. Initiatives like online reports, scan-and-share, and new HIS 2.0 aim to cut queues and improve patient care. Read more.
Chandigarh Estate Office Ends Paperwork, Goes Fully Digital
Chandigarh's UT estate office has launched complete digital processing for property applications, from transfers to OC, cutting paperwork and visits. Discover the new reforms.
Unauthorised Persons Found in Haldwani Land Records Room
Nainital DM orders inquiry after two private individuals found handling sensitive land revenue records without authorisation in Haldwani court. Probe to examine security breach and forgery links.
Mumbai tops Maharashtra's Shalarth digitisation drive
Mumbai leads Maharashtra's push to digitise education staff records, with 60% data uploaded. Other districts lag below 1%, highlighting a digital divide in state administration.
Kerala Land Act Amendment: Who Really Benefits?
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.
Karnataka Enables Automatic Land Mutation to Reduce Delays
Karnataka's revenue department introduces automatic mutation of land records to eliminate bureaucratic delays, speed up ownership updates, and reduce corruption. Learn how this reform benefits property owners.
Jharkhand govt transfers 831 acres tribal land to Hindalco
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.
King Charles, Catholic Church Own 16% of Earth's Land
A staggering 16% of Earth's land is controlled by a few entities, including the British Royal Family and the Catholic Church. Discover the world's top landowners and their vast holdings.
Karnataka's Land Reform: Faster Approvals, Digital Process
Karnataka govt introduces major land conversion reforms with time-bound approvals, automatic clearances for industries & green energy. Read how this cuts red tape for investors.
Rajasthan farmers await decision on 8,000 acres of oran land
Months after a mass protest, communities in Western Rajasthan still await government action to protect vital pasture and sacred oran land from commercial allocation, highlighting concerns over land policy and solar sector development.
Bijnor DM's Home Attached Over Unpaid Land Compensation
A Moradabad land acquisition court has ordered the attachment of the Bijnor DM's official residence for failing to pay Rs 25.2 lakh compensation to a landowner since 2020. Read the full story.
GIS Maps to Replace Old Land Description System in India
India is set to overhaul its property registration by linking every transaction to precise GIS maps, phasing out vague boundary descriptions. This nationwide digital shift aims to bring clarity and reduce disputes.
HC's 1-month ultimatum on Nanded Gurdwara land encroachment
Bombay High Court orders Nanded collector to act within a month on alleged encroachment of 23-acre govt land attached to Sikh Gurdwara. Failure will require personal court appearance. Details inside.
CAG: Railways Failed to Monetise Vacant Land via RLDA
A CAG report reveals the Rail Land Development Authority failed to monetise surplus railway land effectively since 2006. Discover the audit findings and implications.
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