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.
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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.
Bihar Revenue Officer Caught Red-Handed Accepting Bribe
A revenue officer in Sheohar, Ramkrit Mahto, was arrested by the SVU for accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe to revise a land record. The trap was laid based on a January 4 complaint. Read the full details.
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India's Land Act: Outdated Framework Fails Modern Challenges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.
Bihar Revenue Dept Sets Deadlines for Land Reforms
Bihar's Revenue Department mandates 100% Aadhaar seeding, land banks by 2026, and 75-day mutation disposal. Officials directed to ensure transparency and speed in land reforms.
Bihar Mandates FIRs for Land Document Forgery
Bihar's revenue department mandates criminal action & FIRs for forged land documents in mutation, transfer, and govt land cases. Circle officers held personally responsible for compliance.
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.
Melanistic Leopard Cat Found in Indian Sundarbans
A rare melanistic leopard cat, a genetic variant, has been camera-trapped in the Sundarbans tiger survey 2024-25, indicating wider distribution. Discover the findings published in Oryx.
Mandya sets 6-month deadline for pending inheritance mutation cases
Mandya's minister directs officials to clear all pending 'Pouti Khata' applications within six months and reviews compensation for monsoon-damaged houses and crops. Read for key updates on revenue reforms and infrastructure.
Orissa HC Directs Gender Correction in Land Mutation Certificate
Orissa High Court directs authorities to correct name & gender in land records for transgender man Agastya Das, upholding legal recognition of gender identity. Read the landmark judgment.
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.
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.
Bihar's New Online System for Land Partition & Registration
Bihar launches a new online land partition & registration system on Biharbhumi portal to simplify procedures, reduce disputes, and offer digital tracking. Learn how it benefits families.
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.
Haryana Completes 50,000 Paperless Property Registrations
Haryana's digital leap: Over 50,000 property registrations done paperlessly. New security paper & auto-mutation to boost transparency. Read how this reforms 60-year-old systems.
Man held for encroaching 482 acres of forest land in Kengeri
Bengaluru police arrest a man for illegally occupying 482 acres of forest and government land in Kengeri using fabricated documents. Read the full investigation details.
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