Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved amendments to the Odisha Survey and Settlement Rules on November 12, 2025.
He empowered tahasildars to correct land records linked to old registered sale deeds and other valid documents.
Currently, settlement officers record land titles (RoR) in the buyer’s name during settlement operations. However, when procedural issues prevent the buyer’s name from appearing, the buyer appeals before the Board of Revenue or a revision court. These appeals often remain unresolved for years because of heavy caseloads.
With the new amendment, tahasildars can directly correct land records in such cases. Buyers who purchased land legally before settlement operations can now apply to the concerned tahasildar to update the records in their name. Consequently, this change eliminates the need to approach higher courts or the Board of Revenue, reducing delays and easing the burden on the judicial system.
Officials explained that the amendment simplifies the process of land record correction and provides relief to buyers and sellers facing long-standing disputes. Moreover, the decision demonstrates the government’s commitment to resolving land-related issues efficiently and ensuring transparency in record management.
The Chief Minister stressed that the reform will benefit thousands of citizens across Odisha. He noted that the amendment will make land transactions smoother and reduce litigation. Furthermore, the move strengthens administrative accountability by decentralising powers to local tahasildars.
Through this reform, Odisha advances toward modernising land governance and addressing grievances that have persisted for decades.
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