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The Gujarat government has set up a committee to review and recommend updates to the Gujarat Land Revenue Act, 1879. Led by retired IAS officer C. L. Meena, the panel also includes retired officers M. B. Parmar and Anis Mankad, along with a member secretary. The committee will examine departmental rules, resolutions, manuals, and judicial interpretations, while considering inputs from builders, lawyers, and other associations. Tasked with submitting recommendations within six months, the move reflects the state's ongoing efforts to modernize land governance, improve transparency, and ensure efficient property administration.
The Gujarat government recently formed a high-level committee to review the Gujarat Land Revenue Act, 1879, aiming to modernize and streamline land governance in the state. Retired IAS officer C. L. Meena has been appointed to lead the panel, which also includes retired officers M. B. Parmar and Anis Mankad, along with a member secretary. The committee was asked to submit its recommendations within six months. A notification issued by the government directs the panel to study the Act, related departmental rules, resolutions, and manuals comprehensively. Advertisement
The panel will also review relevant judicial interpretations from the High Court and Supreme Court that have influenced the application of the Act. In addition, it is tasked with considering representations from various stakeholders, including builder associations, lawyer groups, and other organizations, to ensure that suggested amendments address practical challenges faced in land administration.
This initiative is part of Gujarat's broader efforts to improve the efficiency and transparency of land and property governance. Over the past few years, the revenue department has introduced digital services and portals like iORA and e-Dhara, providing citizens online access to over three dozen services, including land records and mutation approvals. These reforms have facilitated the regularization of encroachments, the issuance of property cards, and the faster processing of applications, highlighting the government's focus on service-oriented administration.
The committee's work underscores the need to modernize a 19th-century law that continues to govern land classification, revenue collection, and property dispute resolution in the state. By integrating legal precedents and stakeholder feedback, the government aims to make the Act more practical, responsive, and aligned with contemporary administrative and real estate requirements. These measures are expected to enhance clarity, reduce disputes, and improve overall governance in Gujarat's property and land management systems.
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