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.
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.
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'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.
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.
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.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu mandates weekly hearings for land partition cases and sets a March 31 deadline for corrections. Aiming for transparency, he orders a comprehensive land data compilation.
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.
A Kerala special tahsildar sold a public road near Nemom railway station to Indian Railways for ₹1.15 crore, hiding the fact it was a public thoroughfare. Residents fight for justice as bureaucracy ignores logic.
Punjab Assembly passes three crucial Bills to simplify land ownership, digitize records, and rationalize stamp duty. The move aims to reduce public hardship and expedite legal processes.
The Punjab Legislative Assembly has passed three significant revenue amendment bills aimed at enhancing tax collection and plugging leakages. The move is expected to strengthen the state's fiscal health. Read more for details.
Supreme Court sets aside Rajasthan HC order, rules state cannot name revenue villages after people, citing 2009 policy to maintain communal harmony. Read the full legal analysis.
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.
Punjab cabinet approves upgrading Banur and Hariana sub-tehsils, modernises land revenue laws, and provides relief to special educators. Key decisions aim to improve public service delivery.
Punjab Cabinet approves Banur's elevation to tehsil and creates Hariana sub-tehsil to ease administrative access. Amendments to land revenue law also cleared to reduce litigation.
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'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.
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.
Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality IPO allotment is likely finalised today, Dec 26. Shares trade at ₹0 GMP. Listing on BSE, NSE expected on December 30, 2025. Check your status now.
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.
A year of contrasts for Gujarat: public anger over a bridge collapse and plane crash is balanced by the joy of winning National Games rights and Asiatic lion conservation success. Read the full report.
Karnataka government introduces new rules to streamline the conversion of agricultural land for other purposes, aiming to boost development and reduce bureaucratic hurdles. Learn about the key changes.
Gujarat govt announces a major renewable energy feat with over 5 lakh residential solar rooftops. The state leads India in solar adoption. Discover the details.
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.
The Gujarat government announced a major bureaucratic reshuffle, transferring 26 senior IAS officers. Key changes include new appointments in the Chief Minister's Office and leadership shifts across crucial departments like Energy, Finance, and Education.
The Supreme Court has overturned a Rajasthan High Court order, ruling that the state cannot name revenue villages after individuals, as it violates its own 2009 policy aimed at maintaining communal harmony. Read the full legal analysis.
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.
The Gujarat Police Recruitment Board closes online applications for 13,591 posts on Dec 23, 2025. Apply now on OJAS portal for PSI, Constable, Lokrakshak & other roles. Don't miss out!