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  • Dec 26, 2022
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Jammu and Kashmir Land Grants Rules, 2022

Why in the News?

  • The J&K Lieutenant Governor’s administration has notified fresh land rules under J&K Land Grant Rules-2022 and replaced the J&K Land Grants Rules-1960.

J&K Land Grants Rules of 1960:

  • It covered the unique guidelines for leasing government land in the former State of J&K.
  • In the past, prime places like Srinagar, Jammu, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam were made available for the construction of hotels, office buildings, and residential complexes.
  • With one exception: No such land may be leased to a person who is not a State permanent resident.

New Land Laws

  • Present landowners’ leases won’t be extended if they reach the end of their current term.
  • All properties where the lease had expired will be listed by an expert committee. The e-auction will be held again.
  • Reduced lease term: The new lease only lasts 40 years, as opposed to the prior leases that could last up to 99 years.
  • Penalty: In order to avoid evictions under the new regulations, the government has asked the departing leaseholders to evacuate the premises.

 

Eligibility:

  • Property:
    • The property that is leased out is being used for a variety of purposes, including education, healthcare, agriculture, tourism, skill development, and the advancement of traditional art, craft, culture, and languages.
    • The property might be rented out for hydropower projects, stadiums, playgrounds, gymnasiums, or other recreational uses.
  • People:
    • The property that is leased out is being used for a variety of purposes, including education, healthcare, agriculture, tourism, skill development, and the advancement of traditional art, craft, culture, and languages.
    • The property might be rented out for hydropower projects, stadiums, playgrounds, gymnasiums, or other recreational uses.

Implication

  • The new rules have hundreds of properties open for fresh auction where outsiders could also participate.