The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) on Wednesday released a draft standard operating procedure (SOP) for land parcel reconstitution under town planning schemes 42 to 45 in Zone IV. This initiative is designed to establish a transparent framework that facilitates easy, fair, and equitable distribution of reconstituted plots, with a primary focus on maximizing benefits for landowners.
Key Features of the Draft SOP
According to BDA officials, a major component of the draft SOP is the provision for voluntary amalgamation, or mixing, of plots within the same mouza, which is an area identified under a tehsil. Landowners who combine their holdings will receive 60 percent of the total land area after a standard 40 percent deduction. Amalgamation is also mandatory in cases where a single owner holds multiple plots under different khata, or land record, numbers within the same mouza.
Areas Covered
The SOP covers several areas, including parts of Bijipur, Kasipur, Bhagabanpur, Baliapada, and Patrapada villages. It seeks to streamline the process of plot reconstitution through uniform guidelines, ensuring equitable land distribution, reducing disputes, and enhancing stakeholders' confidence.
Additional Provisions
The draft SOP allows the merging of smaller plots and permits joint applications by multiple landowners. This enables allotment along wider roads based on feasibility. The BDA has invited suggestions and feedback from stakeholders and the public within seven days of the notification, underlining its commitment to participatory urban planning and sustained urban development.
