Mizoram to introduce new land law

AIZAWL, May 26: The Mizoram government will introduce a comprehensive new land law aimed at over-hauling the state’s land administration system to meet the changing needs and administrative requirements, a minister said on Tuesday.

Speaking to reporters at a press conference here, state Land Revenue and Settlement Minister B Lalchhanzova said that “The Mizoram (Land Revenue) Bill, 2026” is currently being drafted to replace the existing Mizoram (Land Revenue) Act, 2013, which no longer adequately addresses evolving administrative and legal challenges.

“Since the existing law requires extensive revisions in view of changing times and administrative needs, a new legislation – The Mizoram Land Revenue Act, 2026 – is currently being prepared and is expected to be completed within this year,” the minister said.

Settlement Minister B Lalchhanzova also said that the state government is undertaking sweeping reforms in land administration, digitisation and revenue generation, with the state aiming to raise around Rs 100 crore annually from stamp duty and registration within the next five to six years. (PTI)