Public Awareness Campaign Kicks Off In a significant development for land management in Bihar, a comprehensive land survey has resumed after a hiatus of 70 years. The survey, which started in 1954, is now being conducted across all 14 zones of Purnia, although it excludes the urban areas of the Municipal Corporation area for the time being. As part of the initial phase, officials are holding public meetings in villages to educate residents about the survey process and requirements.
Public Meetings to Inform and Educate
During these public meetings, the survey team and officers explain the rules, regulations, and the required documentation for the survey. A recent meeting was held in Sukhsena village under the leadership of Mukhiya Sarita Devi, where officials detailed the survey procedures to the villagers.
Documents Required for Survey
According to Additional Collector and District Settlement Officer Ravi Rakesh, the survey aims to address long-standing land disputes and provide online access to land records. He emphasized that all land records will be digitized, making it easier for landholders to access information about their properties.
Residents are urged to ensure their documents are in order before the survey. The following documents are necessary:
– Death date and year of the deceased Jamabandi Raiyat
– Details of Jamabandi number, land revenue receipt number, and year
– Copy of Khatian (if available)
– Details of documents related to the claimed land
– Original court orders, if applicable
– Certificate of heirship
– Photocopies of Aadhaar card and voter card
Survey Process and Phases
The survey will proceed in three phases. In the first phase, officials will conduct public meetings to raise awareness and gather applications. Following this, the survey team will visit the fields for verification. A total of 243 Amins, 28 Kanungos, and 14 Assistant Settlement Officers have been appointed for the Purnia district survey.
Online and Offline Submission Options
To facilitate the process, forms can be submitted online via an app, although offline submissions are also accepted. Online submissions are preferred to reduce errors.
MP Pappu Yadav’s Concerns
MP Pappu Yadav has raised concerns about the potential for increased land disputes due to the survey. He urged the government to implement measures that minimize complications and ensure that only rightful tenants receive land rights. Yadav suggested that past surveys have not resolved issues and called for the government to improve the process.
The survey is expected to enhance transparency in land records and reduce disputes. By digitizing land records, residents will have easier access to information and the ability to resolve issues more efficiently. The public is encouraged to cooperate with the survey teams and ensure their documentation is complete and accurate.