The Gujarat government has announced a uniform, state-wide system to resolve pending land survey errors in promulgated villages, aiming to provide clarity and transparency in rural land administration. The decision follows directions from Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel during a high-level revenue department meeting on Wednesday.

The initiative seeks to address objections raised by farmers following land surveys conducted during the promulgation process. Officials said the new approach will standardize procedures for correcting discrepancies in agricultural land records, protecting the interests of landholders while ensuring accuracy and accountability in the land administration system.

Under the plan, district-level 'Land Demarcation Committees' will be established, chaired by the district collector. These committees will oversee land demarcation work and monitor the resolution of applications seeking correction of survey errors. Committee membership will include key officials such as the resident additional collector, deputy director of land records, prant officer, mamlatdar, taluka development officer, land acquisition officer, and representatives from agencies involved in land acquisition, including the Sardar Sarovar Punarvasvat Agency where relevant.

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The revenue department has categorized survey correction cases into seven groups to ensure systematic handling. Categories range from cases with no reduction in government or public land and no objections, to complex instances where significant changes in survey numbers affect more than 30 percent of a village, impacting land shape and ownership patterns. A separate category will address villages where promulgation has not yet occurred.

To expedite resolution, Chief Minister Patel directed that applicants should not have to repeatedly visit government offices. Additional powers have been delegated to taluka development officers and mamlatdars, and Mobile Magistrate Court Committees will handle complex cases in accordance with Sections 119 and 120 of the Gujarat Land Revenue Act and relevant Gujarat Land Revenue Rules, 1972.

Officials emphasized that the uniform procedure will streamline administrative processes, promote transparency, and ensure timely resolution of land disputes, reinforcing effective governance in rural land management and supporting the ease of doing business in Gujarat’s villages.

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