G.O.(Ms) No.468, Computerization of Land Reforms and Bhoodan Records, 2014
The Tamil Nadu Revenue [LR. I (2)] Department issued G.O.(Ms) No.468 on 20 October 2014, authorising the Principal Secretary and Commissioner of Land Reforms to give executive instructions for computerising Land Reforms and Bhoodan records and linking them with Tamil Nilam. The programme covers data on surplus land, land assigned to beneficiaries, Bhoodan land and land purchased by Land Reforms, with district level coordination and monitoring.
Purpose
The Tamil Nadu Revenue [LR. I (2)] Department issued G.O.(Ms) No.468 on 20 October 2014 following an announcement by the Minister for Revenue in the Legislative Assembly on 8 August 2014. It approves administrative action to computerise Land Reforms and Bhoodan records, integrate the data with the web enabled Tamil Nilam system, and bring it within the National Land Records Modernization Programme.
The government considered computerisation necessary because changes made under the Tamil Nadu Land Reforms Act and Rules were not included in Tamil Nilam or the National Land Records Modernization Programme. The intended result is updated land record data and more efficient and timely public service.
Records covered
G.O.(Ms) No.468 covers the entry and integration of information relating to:
- Lands declared surplus under land ceiling proceedings.
- Surplus lands assigned to landless agricultural labourers and other beneficiaries.
- Bhoodan land records.
- Lands purchased by Land Reforms.
The background notes that excess holdings were determined under the Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1961. Lands notified as surplus were reserved for public purposes and distributed to landless agricultural labourers.
Administration and implementation
G.O.(Ms) No.468 authorises the Principal Secretary and Commissioner of Land Reforms to issue executive instructions to District Collectors and field officers. The approved arrangements include:
- Coordinating with National Informatic Centre officials to integrate the records with web enabled Tamil Nilam.
- Coordinating with the Director of Survey and Settlement, who was responsible for implementing the National Land Records Modernization Programme in Tamil Nadu.
- Preparing a time bound action plan, issuing district instructions and monitoring progress.
- Designating District Revenue Officers as district Nodal Officers.
- Using data entry operators working on Urban and Natham land records, along with regular staff under the Director of Survey and Settlement, for the required entries.
- Using funds available under the National Land Records Modernization Programme for integration and improved land record management.
Relevance to landholders and buyers
G.O.(Ms) No.468 concerns how specified government land records are digitised and connected across official systems. It is relevant where a property involves surplus land, assigned land, Bhoodan land or land purchased by Land Reforms. The document authorises record entry and administrative coordination, rather than setting out a new land ceiling, assignment process or ownership rule.
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Common questions
Does G.O.(Ms) No.468 change land ownership or impose a new ceiling?
The document authorises computerisation, data entry and coordination between government bodies. It does not set out a new land ceiling or a new process for changing ownership.
Which land records are to be added to Tamil Nilam?
The programme covers Land Reforms and Bhoodan records, including details of surplus lands, lands assigned to beneficiaries, Bhoodan lands and lands purchased by Land Reforms.
Who is responsible for implementing the programme in each district?
District Revenue Officers are to be designated as Nodal Officers. The Principal Secretary and Commissioner of Land Reforms is authorised to issue instructions to District Collectors and field officers and monitor progress.
Why were these records being computerised?
Changes recorded under the Tamil Nadu Land Reforms Act and Rules were not included in Tamil Nilam or the National Land Records Modernization Programme. Computerisation was intended to provide updated records and more efficient and timely service to citizens.
