The Kamrup district administration in Assam will conduct a land survey across three villages in Borduar Bagan before considering land pattas for eligible residents. The survey aims to establish the ground situation and examine land ownership issues affecting people living in the area.
On Friday, October 24, the administration held a meeting with residents and representatives of local organisations at Jarapata playground in Barduar Bagan, under the Palasbari Assembly constituency. The meeting focused on land settlement and the possibility of providing ownership documents to eligible residents in the area, which falls under the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council.
Kamrup District Commissioner Deba Kumar Mishra said Borduar Bagan comprises three villages, with approximately 14,000 bighas of land recorded in the name of Borduar Tea Company. He explained that officials must examine several land-related issues before deciding on the next steps.
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Key Facts About the Borduar Bagan Land Survey
- Location: Borduar Bagan, Kamrup district, Assam
- Villages covered: Three villages
- Land area: Approximately 14,000 bighas
- Recorded landholder: Borduar Tea Company
- Meeting date: October 24
- Key officials: Kamrup District Commissioner Deba Kumar Mishra and Palasbari MLA Himangshu Shekhar Baishya
- Main objective: Survey the land and examine the process of granting pattas to eligible residents
- Current status: Survey and eligibility assessment are pending
Survey to Determine Land Ownership Issues
District Commissioner Deba Kumar Mishra said the administration would begin by surveying the land to understand the existing situation. The exercise will help officials identify the nature of the ownership disputes and other settlement-related concerns.
He also stressed that local residents must cooperate with the administration to ensure the survey proceeds smoothly. The findings will provide a basis for further discussions on land settlement.
The administration has not yet announced a specific date for the survey. Officials will need to assess the findings before deciding how to proceed with applications for land pattas.
MLA Assures Efforts to Facilitate Land Pattas
Palasbari MLA Himangshu Shekhar Baishya said he had assured residents before the Assembly elections that efforts would be made to facilitate the distribution of land pattas to eligible people.
According to Baishya, Friday’s meeting was organised to discuss the matter with district officials and representatives of various local organisations. The discussions focused on identifying a suitable approach to address residents’ concerns over land ownership.
The meeting also decided to form a committee comprising representatives of the district administration and local organisations. The proposed committee will examine the modalities for granting land pattas after the survey is completed.
Residents Seek Early Survey and Settlement
Residents urged the administration to conduct the survey as soon as possible and take the necessary steps to provide land ownership documents to eligible families.
However, several important questions remain unresolved. The authorities have not established the eligibility criteria for receiving pattas, the amount of land that could be allotted to individual residents or a timeline for completing the survey and settlement process.
These matters will require further examination by the district administration and the proposed committee. The survey findings are expected to play a crucial role in determining the way forward.
Officials and Rabha Organisations Attend Meeting
The meeting was attended by Kamrup District Commissioner Deba Kumar Mishra, Palasbari MLA Himangshu Shekhar Baishya, Palasbari Co-District Commissioner Bhaskar Jyoti Kalita, Palasbari Co-District Superintendent of Police Daisy Gogoi and Circle Officer Angkita Sarma.
Representatives of various Rabha organisations also participated in the discussions. Their involvement is expected to help the administration understand local concerns and coordinate the next steps.
Importance of the Land Settlement Issue in Assam
Land ownership and settlement remain important issues for communities across Assam, particularly in areas where residents seek formal documentation of their land rights. Borduar Bagan, located within the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council area, is now set for an administrative assessment before any decision on pattas.
The proposed survey will help establish the facts on the ground and identify the issues that need resolution. However, residents will have to wait for the survey results and subsequent administrative decisions before the process can move towards granting land ownership documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where will the land survey take place?
The survey will cover three villages in Borduar Bagan, Kamrup district, Assam.
2. Why is the administration conducting the survey?
The survey aims to assess land ownership issues and establish the ground situation before considering land pattas for eligible residents.
3. How much land is involved?
Approximately 14,000 bighas of land are recorded in the name of Borduar Tea Company.
4. Has the administration announced who will receive land pattas?
No. The eligibility criteria and the extent of land that may be allotted have not yet been finalised.
5. When will the survey be completed?
The administration has not announced a completion date. Further steps will depend on the survey and the committee’s examination of the issue.
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