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  • Aug 03, 2024
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U.P. GOVT. FACES CRITICISM OVER NAZUL LAND BILL

Why in the news?

  • Samajwadi Party chief demanded the permanent withdrawal of the Uttar PradeshNazul Property (Management and Use for Public Purposes) Bill, 2024, citing it would uproot homes.
  • Samajwadi Partyaccused the BJP of enjoying causing suffering and stated that the ruling party is now trying to take away people’s homes, in addition to their livelihoods.

Objections Raised

  • The State Assembly passed the Bill to prevent the conversion of Nazul land into private ownership, but the Legislative Council sent it to the Select Committee for further review.
  • Both opposition and ruling party members, including several BJP legislators, have expressed dissent, with leaders like Anupriya Patel and Sanjay Nishad calling the Bill unnecessary and against public sentiment.
About Nazool Land

  • Government Ownership: Nazool land is government-owned but often not directly administered as state property.
  • Lease Terms: Such land is typically leased to entities for 15 to 99 years.
  • Lease Renewal: Upon lease expiration, entities can apply to the local development authority’s Revenue Department for renewal. The government can renew or cancel the lease.
  • Usage: Nazool land is allotted for various purposes in major Indian cities.

Emergence of Nazool Land

  • Colonial Era Conflicts: During British rule, land was seized from kings and kingdoms that opposed the British after their defeat in battles.
  • Post-Independence: After India gained independence, lands vacated by the British were marked as Nazool land, with state governments taking ownership due to the lack of proper documentation from former rulers.

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