The Gujarat government is set to introduce a uniform mechanism to address pending applications concerning land measurement discrepancies in villages across the state. This decision follows directives from Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel during a recent revenue department meeting. The aim is to resolve objections raised by farmers post land surveys and ensure a transparent process that safeguards the interests of rural landowners.
To streamline the resolution of such cases, the state will implement a structured approach for land demarcation and establish a standard procedure for handling correction requests related to measurement errors in agricultural land records. This initiative is expected to simplify administrative procedures concerning land records and promote business activities in rural regions.
As part of the plan, ‘Land Demarcation Committees’ will be formed in each district, chaired by the district collector. These committees will oversee land demarcation activities and the processing of applications seeking corrections in survey errors. District-level committees will comprise various officials, including the resident additional collector, SLR or deputy director of the land records office, prant officer, and representatives from relevant agencies like the Sardar Sarovar Punarvasvat Agency.
To ensure a systematic approach to post-promulgation applications, the revenue department has categorized cases into seven groups based on specific criteria. These categories encompass scenarios where objections have been raised, cases with changes in possession, objections limited to certain areas, and instances of significant alterations in land shape due to survey discrepancies.
The chief minister emphasized the swift resolution of complex issues arising from survey errors to minimize citizen visits to government offices. Taluka development officers and mamlatdars have been granted additional powers to address such cases efficiently. Mobile Magistrate Court Committees will handle these cases in accordance with relevant land revenue laws and rules.
Officials have been tasked with ensuring a prompt and transparent resolution of survey-related correction matters through a standardized statewide procedure. The goal is to provide effective governance in land administration and enhance citizen experience in dealing with land-related issues.
