Delineation of Gair MumkinKhads: J&K simplifies process, empower Div Coms, DCs to delineate land

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government has simplified the process for Delineation of Gair MumkinKhads and empowered Divisional Commissioners as well as Deputy Commissioners to take decisions.
The decision was taken by Administrative Council which met here under chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
The AC approved the revised policy for delineation of lands recorded as Gair MumkinKhads in revenue records.
The policy is aimed at segregating khads from khads which do not form water course thus allowing for subsequent development of segregated lands. This decision is an amplification and simplification of earlier Administrative Council Decision No. 17/01/2022 Dated 29.01.2022 and subsequent Government Order No. 18-JK(Rev) of 2022 dated 04.02.2022 vide which a 3-Tier Committee was empowered to carry out the delineation/demarcation exercise in this regard.
Under the new scheme of things, the procedure has been decentralized, empowering the Deputy Commissioner to carry out delineation based on the District Level Committee's recommendation, regardless of the size of the land involved for State Land. For private lands, the Deputy Commissioner can delineate up to 200 kanals per Khasra on the recommendation of the District Level Committee, while the Divisional Level Committee and Divisional Commissioner can delineate 200-500 kanals per Khasra. All other proposals will be approved by the UT Level Committee.
This decentralized approach will ensure efficient, transparent, and timely delineation. The process will be conducted simultaneously in various districts using modern and scientific technologies like Digital Elevation Model/Digital Terrian Model and Hydrological/Hydraulic Modelling etc.
This decision is expected to lead to substantial industrial expansion and attract new investments. Additionally, it serves as a crucial step towards planned urban development in the segregated areas.