The Bihar government has extended the deadline of Land Survey in the state by one year to July 2026. This decision has been taken with the aim of giving relief to the people of the state and ending land disputes. Through this survey, the government aims to provide correct records of their land to every land owner. Also, this process will help reduce land disputes and prepare digital records. Let’s know all the important information related to this survey.
The purpose and importance of Bihar land survey
The main objective of the land survey in Bihar is to prepare digital land records. This will not only reduce land disputes, but will also ensure the availability of land required for government projects.
Brief details of Bihar Land Survey
| Description | Acquaintance |
| program name | Bihar land survey |
| New time limit | July 2026 |
| Old deadline | July 2025 |
| beginning | August 2024 |
| Covered villages | 45,000 revenue villages |
| Objective | Digital land records preparing |
| Beneficiary | All land owners of Bihar |
| Implementation agency | Department of Revenue and Land Reforms |
| Main advantage | Transparency, lack of disputes |
Bihar Land Survey’s new Timeline
The state government decided to extend the deadline of this survey so that people could get enough time to prepare their documents and participate in the process.
- First deadline: July 2025
- New deadline: July 2026
- Start: August 2024
This decision is also important because the previous comprehensive land survey took place about 70 years ago.
Land Survey Process
The process of this land survey going on in Bihar is being completed in several stages. This includes the following stages:
- Village Field Survey:
Land is being measured and inspected in every village. - Digitization of current records:
Old papers and maps are being digitally shaped. - Preparing new maps:
New land maps are being made. - Collecting documents:
Documents related to their ownership are being taken from land owners. - settlement of disputes:
The process of resolving the disputes related to the land is going on. - Preparing final record:
The final digital record will be prepared by collecting all the information.
What will be the benefits of the new deadline?
Extending the deadline by the government is expected to be the following benefits:
- People will get more time to raise their documents.
- Work pressure on the survey team will be reduced.
- The quality of work will be better.
- There will be enough time to settle disputes.
- There will be an opportunity to overcome technical problems.
Other important things related to land survey
- Online application facility:
People can apply online for their land. - Linking Jamabandi to Aadhaar:
All Jamabandi records will be linked to the Aadhaar number. - 400 personnel suspended:
More than 400 personnel have been suspended so far on charges of corruption. - Last phase in 20 districts:
This process has reached the final stages in 20 districts of the state. - Soon in the remaining districts:
The process will start soon in the remaining districts.
Steps taken by Bihar government
The Bihar government has taken several steps to complete this process smoothly:
- Different servers have been provided for each division.
- Special camps are being set up at the zone level, where people can submit their documents.
- All the District Magistrates have been instructed to prevent illegal occupation of government land and ensure transparency.
Government challenges and solutions
Some challenges have also come up in this process, such as:
- Difficult to reach remote areas:
There is difficulty in reaching people in rural areas. - Technical problems:
There are technical problems in the online application system. - Lack of awareness of people:
Many people are still unaware of this process.
The government is running an awareness campaign to solve these problems and is making technical reforms.
Disclaimer:
This article is based on the official statements and information available by the Government of Bihar. The scheme is completely real and its purpose is to benefit the citizens of the state. If you are looking for any information or assistance related to this scheme, contact your Regional Revenue Office.
