"The authorities said they will survey the land, check proof of residence and issue pattas (titles) to those who are eligible. Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has publicly vowed to step up the process of providing titles to landless indigenous people this year, although it is not clear if hill settlers will benefit. Without land titles, landowners can find it difficult to obtain bank loans or access government incentive schemes. Under a 1989 law, those who have lived on state land for 15 years can apply for a miyadi title. To quell these concerns, the state's 2019 land policy seeks to allocate land to landless indigenous Assamese people.

Source: bd News24 September 03, 2020 00:00 UTC