Odisha empowers Tehsildars to amend old registered sale deeds

In a major administrative reform, the Odisha government on Wednesday granted Tehsildars the authority to amend old registered sale deeds and other related land records. This decision aims to simplify land administration and reduce the need for lengthy appeal processes.

According to official sources, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved the amendment to the Odisha Survey and Settlement Rules, enabling Tehsildars to directly correct errors in old land documents, including valid legal deeds and ownership records.

With this change, individuals seeking corrections in land-related documents will no longer need to approach the Board of Revenue or other revisional courts, as the Tehsildar’s decision will now carry legal weight.

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The move is expected to make the land record correction process faster, more transparent, and accessible to the general public, particularly benefiting those in rural and semi-urban areas who often face delays due to bureaucratic procedures.

Earlier, the Odisha government began land registration, buying, and selling directly at Tehsil offices from November 1, marking a significant shift from the existing practice of carrying out registrations at sub-registrar or district nodal offices.

Under the new system, citizens can book slots online and complete their registration at the nearest tehsil office, eliminating the need to travel to district headquarters.