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Gujarat Eases Land Regularisation with 20% Payment Scheme for Unauthorised Plots

The Gujarat government has announced a new scheme allowing the regularisation of unauthorised possession of certain granted lands by paying 20% of the official land value. The policy is designed to assist landholders, including eligible heirs and third-party possessors, who have not completed re-grant formalities. Officials state the simplified payment structure aims to reduce procedural hurdles and encourage compliance with land laws. The move, welcomed by farmers' groups, is part of broader state efforts to improve land record management and resolve long-standing entitlement issues.

Key Points: Gujarat 20% Payment Route to Regularise Unauthorised Land

  • 20% of jantri value for regularisation
  • Covers unauthorised possession & heirs
  • Aims to reduce procedural hurdles
  • Streamlines land record management
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Gujarat introduces 20 pc payment route to regularise unauthorised land

Gujarat govt introduces 20% payment scheme to regularise unauthorised possession of inami lands, simplifying legal titles for holders & heirs.

"This framework has been designed to assist landholders who, despite eligibility for re‑grant of inami lands, have not completed formalities. - Revenue Department Official"

Gandhinagar, Feb 3

The Gujarat government, led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has announced a significant administrative decision aimed at regularising unauthorised land possession involving so-called inami or granted lands, officials said on Monday.

The move, issued by the state's Revenue Department, is intended to streamline the process through which individuals holding land with irregular claims can bring their titles into compliance with the law.

Under the new guidelines, land that has been re‑granted by the state but where the possession fee has not been paid can now be regularised more easily.

The department has also allowed holders of land who are eligible for re‑grant but have not yet received it, for various reasons, to complete the process under specified conditions.

In addition, heirs who are in unauthorised possession of such land may also benefit, as well as persons currently holding land that has been transferred but is now in the possession of a third party.

Officials said that a payment equivalent to 20 per cent of the prevailing jantri or official land value can be made to regularise the unauthorised possession of these lands.

This provision aims to reduce procedural hurdles and offer a path to legal title for those affected.

Addressing the implications of the decision, an official from the Revenue Department said, "This framework has been designed to assist landholders who, despite eligibility for re‑grant of inami lands, have not completed formalities. The payment structure has been simplified to encourage compliance and regularisation."

The decision follows consultations within the state administration and comes amid broader efforts by the Gujarat government to improve land record management and resolve longstanding issues related to land entitlement.

Representatives of farmers' groups welcomed the move, noting that many smallholders have struggled with complex procedures and financial barriers in formalising land titles.

Experts in land policy said that while regularisation schemes can accelerate legal clarity, they must be implemented transparently and in accordance with statutory provisions to avoid potential disputes.

Enforcement of the new guidelines is expected to begin in the coming weeks, with detailed procedures to be communicated to district revenue offices across the state.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
Finally some relief for common people! My uncle in Kutch has been running from pillar to post for years to get his farmland papers sorted. The bureaucracy was a nightmare. If this scheme is implemented without corruption, it will be a huge boon.
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Aman W
While regularisation is needed, we must be cautious. What about the original owners or the state's revenue? 20% of jantri value seems low. This could set a precedent where unauthorised occupation is later rewarded. The policy needs strict oversight.
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Sarah B
Interesting policy. Coming from a country with very strict property laws, I see the value in bringing informal holdings into the legal fold. It can boost investment and security. The key will be in the execution - making sure the 'simplified' process reaches the actual beneficiaries.
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Karthik V
Good step for 'inami' land holders. Many such lands were granted long back but records are messy. This will help clear titles and reduce court cases. Hope other states learn from Gujarat's model.
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Nisha Z
The mention of heirs is crucial. In joint families, after the patriarch passes, siblings often fight over land without clear title. This provision can prevent so many family disputes. A sensible and humane policy.

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