Hydrological Survey for Groundwater: A Scientific Means to Ensure Water Supply
Water is perhaps one of the most vital natural resources, but its availability beneath the earth's surface is largely unseen and frequently uncertain.
Continue ReadingKarnataka High Court: Even a 60-Year-Old Compensation Claim Is Maintainable When the State Admits to Illegal Land Acquisition
In a landmark ruling that upholds constitutional property rights, the Karnataka High Court decided that when the State acknowledges that it acquired private land without following the required land acquisition process, a compensation claim—even one made after 60 years—is legitimate.
Continue Reading100 Must-Know Land Record Terms in India ( Essential Guide)
Record of Rights (ROR) of a village.
Continue ReadingMore than 300 Notices of Encroachment on Panshet-Varasgaon Dam Lands Have Been Issued
Authorities have sent over 300 notices to individuals and companies for allegedly encroaching on government-owned land near the Panshet and Varasgaon dam areas.
Continue ReadingGovernment Announces Mandatory Land Registry Rules 2025
The Government of India has now made it official that the Land Registry Rules 2025 will be implemented across the country, with major changes in the way land is bought and sold and registered.
Continue ReadingPCMC to Publish Red-Zone Map Around Defence Establishments — Relief for 4,000 Property Owners Soon
The PCMC is set to release an official “red-zone” map next week, which will clearly demarcate areas around two sensitive defence establishments
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Vahivat (Vahiwat) in Indian Land Records
Vahivat (or Vahiwat) means possession, use, or management of land.
Continue ReadingPune Cancels Half of Old “Vahivat” Land Maps: What’s Happening
The Pune Land Records Department (in Maharashtra) has decided to cancel nearly 700 land-measurement maps. These maps were originally made using the old “vahivat” (customary) method.
Continue ReadingWhat New Investors Must Know Before Buying Plots in Karnataka
Before investing in land, identify the type of land you're buying. Types of Land include in Karnataka are residential plots and agricultural plots.
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