The Latest Breaking News from Revenue

DCs told to dispose of Bagair Hukum applications within six months

Revenue Minister directs DCs to dispose of Akrama-Sakrama applications in 6 months. App to be developed to dispose of Bagair Hukum cases. App to prevent ineligible persons from benefitting; satellite images to identify land use. App to help in early disposal of Bagair Hukum applications.

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

Officials asked to convince Central team of the prevailing drought conditions in the region for maximum relief

Agriculture Minister directs officials to complete joint survey to assess crop loss before Central team arrives; expresses displeasure over failure to utilise funds for agri schemes; directs dept. to take legal action against those creating artificial fertilizer shortages. #Kharif #CropLoss #Agriculture #CentralTeam #Revenue #AgricultureDept #DBT #Fertilizer #Seeds #Vigilance #Farmers

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Revenue employees’ problems will be addressed soon, says Andhra Pradesh Revenue Minister

Revenue Minister Dharmana Prasada Rao admits Revenue Dept. employees face overwork due to welfare schemes. He assures to take their reasonable demands to govt. & extend support. Rally from Lenin Center to Tummalapalli Kalakshetram culminates in meeting. Demands: house sites, uniform service rules, June 20 as Revenue Day. Collectors, JAC…

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Odisha Assembly gets its first woman Speaker as Pramila Mallik elected unopposed

Pramila Mallik, the six-time MLA from the reserved (SC) Binjharpur Assembly segment in Jajpur district, resigned as Revenue and Disaster Management minister on September 21 and filed her nomination as a BJD candidate for the Speaker’s post.

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Guidance value up by average 25% - 30% in Bengaluru from October 1

Revised guidance value in Bengaluru to come into effect Oct 1; hike of 25-30% over existing rates. Govt seeks to bridge market value & guidance value; some hikes up to 50%. Govt seeks to mobilise additional revenue to fund welfare schemes.

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

Crops on 42 lakh ha damaged in Karnataka: Minister

Standing crops on about 42 lakh hectares, including two lakh hectares of horticulture crops, have been damaged owing to deficient rainfall during the current monsoon in Karnataka, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has said.

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

Teacher unions in A.P. demand Revenue Minister Dharmana Prasada Rao to withdraw his remarks against them

Teachers' unions deplore Revenue Minister's statements; demand withdrawal. UTF & APTF leaders allege govt. failed to pay salaries after transfers & question why 12,000 single-teacher schools exist. APTF leader blames ruling party MLAs for teachers' involvement in businesses.

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023

Now, State has the power to regularise violations on patta land

Kerala Assembly passes Land Assignment (Amend.) Bill, 2023, allowing govt. to regularise any contraventions of conditions attached to patta. Bill also permits assignee to use land for other purposes. Revenue Minister said it was a long-pending demand of beneficiaries. Opp. asked govt. to ensure amendments not misused. Also passed Building…

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Start drought relief works immediately, Minister tells officials

Karnataka facing drought: Revenue Minister urges officials to take up relief measures, increase person days under MGNREGA, stop supply of fodder to other States, extend help to fodder farmers, submit report to Centre for NDRF assistance, clear tank encroachment, issue title deeds to revenue villages in 6 months.

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Five-level inspections as part of ‘zero corruption’ campaign, says Kerala Revenue Minister

Five-level inspections as part of ‘zero corruption’ campaign, says Kerala Revenue Minister

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023