Land Reforms

Department of a Land & Land Reforms implements land reforms. Therefore, it is essential to upgrade its capabilities for implementation of land reforms in the interest of the landless, marginal and small farmers.

Nijo Griha, Nijo Bhumi Project for Homeless People

Government of West Bengal has launched Nijo Griha, Nijo Bhumi project. Under this project, ownership of five decimals of land per family of houseless agricultural labourers, artisans and fishermen has been given.

Alienation of Private Debuttore Land

No permission is required in case of alienation of private debuttore properties by sebait for legal necessity and for the benefit of the deity.

Waiver of Mutation Fees on Succession in West Bengal

Governor is pleased to waive, the processing fees for mutation of land records where land is transferred to descendants by way of intestate or testamentary succession from parents to their offspring, or by way of gift deed.

Lease of Water Bodies for Pisciculture

A price preference may be extended to the Primary Fishermen/ women Cooperative Societies (PFCSs), Fish Producers Groups (FPGs), Self Help Groups (SHGs), registered fishing persons and some other such groups.

The Bengal Survey Act, 1875

An Act to provide for the survey and demarcation of land. It extends to the States of West Bengal and Bihar and that part of the State of Orissa which on the sixth day of October, 1875, was subject to the Lieutenant Governor of Bengal.