The present target is to map lands in more than 17,340 villages in three phases and complete it by August 2023. The fresh survey records will be digitised to eliminate any scope for manipulation. Foolproof databaseThe ultimate goal of the resurvey is to create a database of all immovable properties that serves as a conclusive record of titles. The Bill provides for the constitution of land titling tribunals and land titling appellate tribunals which will not be bound by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 but guided by the principles of natural justice. Initially, agricultural lands and village habitations are being covered and the project will be eventually extended to municipal areas.

Source: The Hindu December 28, 2020 17:56 UTC