Defence land records to be computerised
In an effort to improve transparency and modernize land records in the country, the Ministry of Rural Development has proposed that the registration of real estate leases should be made mandatory. The proposed amendments to the Registration Act of 1908 have been suggested by the ministry’s Department of Land Records (DoLR). The proposed changes make [...] Continue Reading »
Even as the saga over the Adarsh Housing society scam is still unfolding, the defence ministry on Thursday decided to computerise records of 1.7 million acre of defence land across the country. Defence Minister A K Anthony said that to avoid Adarsh-like scandals, in which defence land is believed to be transferred for the construction [...] Continue Reading »
