TFP Bureau, Raipur, January 6, 2026: The Chhattisgarh Revenue Department has undertaken wide-ranging reforms over the past two years, significantly modernising land administration, strengthening transparency, and improving citizen services across rural and urban areas. A series of technology-driven initiatives, regulatory changes and infrastructure investments have been rolled out to ensure accurate land records, faster service delivery and reduced litigation.
One of the landmark initiatives has been the launch of geo-referencing, farmer registration and Digital Crop Survey (DCS) under the Agristack framework. For this purpose, a provision of ₹25 crore has been made to geo-reference patwari maps. Land parcels are being geo-referenced, with each plot assigned a unique identification number, following which land Aadhaar cards will be issued to landholders.
From February 18, 2025, the department also initiated the Naksha Programme, beginning with detailed surveys of urban land records in Dhamtari, Jagdalpur and Ambikapur. The programme aims to update land records in municipal areas and bring clarity to ownership and boundaries.
In rural regions, modern survey and re-survey operations are being conducted using advanced technologies such as DGPS and rovers. For urban areas, ₹16 crore has been earmarked for Chandank and measurement work, while large-scale land surveys on a 1:1500 scale are being initiated. These efforts are expected to ensure accurate mapping of even small land parcels in cities.
Simplified Processes, Stronger Safeguards
The land diversion process has been simplified and digitised through the introduction of an Auto Diversion system. A budgetary provision of ₹2 crore has been made to streamline and simplify land-use change procedures. Online mutation services have also been launched, making ownership transfers quicker and more accessible.
To prevent irregularities during land acquisition, strict measures have been introduced to curb unauthorised subdivision of plots and inflated compensation claims. Once an intent letter is issued for a project, sale, transfer or partition of land in the affected area will be restricted, protecting government revenue.
The department has also initiated inquiries into government land sold during previous regimes, signalling a firm approach towards accountability and protection of public assets.
Faster Justice and Administrative Expansion
To expedite revenue-related case disposal, additional revenue courts will be set up in Raipur, Bilaspur and Durg districts. For this purpose, 30 new tehsildar and 15 naib tehsildar posts have been sanctioned. New sub-tehsil offices have already started functioning in Chakrabhatha (Mungeli district) and Sakra (Bilaspur district), while approval has been granted for establishing a new tehsil in Nava Raipur. A provision of ₹10 crore has been made for office buildings of newly created subdivisions and tehsils.
Revenue records will also be linked with civil courts, enabling online compliance with court orders related to land cases. Correction powers in revenue records, earlier limited to subdivisional officers, have now been delegated to tehsildars, providing relief to citizens at the local level.
Under the Public Service Guarantee Act, service delivery timelines have been reduced to ensure faster completion of public works. To curb illegal colonies, the sale of land parcels smaller than five dismil has been restricted.
Housing, Welfare and Disaster Management
Under the Chhattisgarh Jan Awas Yojana, land from two to ten acres can now be registered through TNC to develop small plots. Government-allotted land has been transferred to the Housing Board, while common facilities such as roads, gardens and community buildings in colonies and apartments will now be registered jointly.
Nearly 80,000 beneficiaries have received ownership cards, and preparations are underway to grant permanent and temporary pattas to landless persons in urban areas under the state’s land rights rules.
For agricultural welfare, ₹562 crore has been allocated under the Deendayal Upadhyay Krishi Kalyan scheme, with registered landless agricultural labourers receiving ₹10,000 annually. Infrastructure upgrades in all tehsil offices are being supported with ₹115 crore for computers, printers and related equipment.
Significant investments have also been made in disaster management, including ₹533.60 crore for the State Disaster Response Fund in the 2024–25 budget, ₹50 crore for the National Disaster Response Fund, and ₹133.40 crore for the State Disaster Mitigation Fund.
Challenges Remain
Despite the progress, the department continues to face staff shortages, particularly in field offices. Hundreds of posts of revenue inspectors, patwaris and ministerial staff remain vacant, contributing to pendency in revenue courts. Officials acknowledged that addressing manpower gaps and strengthening training infrastructure will be crucial to sustaining reform momentum.
Overall, the Revenue Department’s initiatives mark a decisive shift towards digital governance, transparency and citizen-centric land administration in Chhattisgarh, laying the foundation for long-term administrative efficiency and legal clarity.
