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Meghalaya, one of the seven sister states of India\u2019s North East, is home to many tribes. Each tribe brings with it its unique customs, culture, and modes of communication. Meghalaya\u2019s real estate sector is different from other states in the country. The land falling within the territory\u2019s jurisdiction does not belong to the state government. It is owned by the indigenous tribes residing on the land for thousands of years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Directorate of Land Records and Surveys (DLRS) prepares and maintains Meghalaya land records<\/strong>. It is supervised by the Meghalaya Revenue and Disaster Management Department (MRDMD) and follows the guidelines of the Land Survey and Records Preparation Act, 1980.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you own real estate in Meghalaya, you must know that the records are currently only available offline. This comprehensive guide teaches you about DLRS, its functionalities, and why the records are not yet available online.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Directorate of Land Records and Surveys operates under the Revenue and Disaster Management Department. It maintains the state\u2019s land records offline, as the land in Meghalaya was last surveyed during the British regime. The only exception is some villages in the Garo Hills. The land records or Bhulekh Meghalaya<\/strong> indicate the land\u2019s occupancy and possession. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf Surveying works for the preparation of land records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf Managing responsibilities related to districts and sub-divisional boundaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf Annually restoring displaced\/missing\/damaged boundary pillars in collaboration with the Bangladesh authorities based on sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf Printing Indo-Bangladesh district and state maps and strip maps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf Compiling the state\u2019s completed land acquisition cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreover, DLRS Meghalaya coordinates with the following district offices to digitise maps and update revenue records:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf Survey Wing associated with the Director of Land Records and Surveys in Shillong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf Revenue Branch of six districts and one sub-division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Meghalaya Survey School, headquartered in Tura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The survey wing of the DLRS comprises the following four sections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf General and Controlling Section<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf Traverse Section<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf Drawing Section<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf Reproduction Section<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first section fulfils administrative purposes, while the other three are technical in nature. The functions and duties of the survey wing are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf Cadastral survey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf Survey and demarcation of the inter-state boundary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf Maintenance of the Indo-Bangladesh boundary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf Training for the Meghalaya Police Service (MPS) and Meghalaya Civil Services (MCS) officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf Training for the District and Land Records staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf Implementation of the metric cell scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Revenue Branch comes under the control of the respective Deputy Commissioners (DC) and Sub-divisional Officers (SDO) (Civil). These officials are the Principal Revenue Officers and Collectors of the specific districts and sub-divisions. The DC and the SDO are assisted by Revenue Officers from the MCS.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Meghalaya Survey School was established in 1974 to impart six months of training in Recorders Course. Its headquarters are in Tura, West Garo Hills District. It is directly supervised by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Tura, who also serves as the school\u2019s principal.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Many of the country\u2019s state governments are digitising the age-old talukdari system under the National Land Records Modernisation Programme (NLRMP). Digitisation of records is necessary for transparency, accountability, and ease of access to land-related information. However, unlike other Indian states, Meghalaya hasn\u2019t succeeded in launching its online mechanism for land records. There is no record of rights (RoR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The DLRS is a separate department for managing the state\u2019s land records and surveys, but there is no Meghalaya government-managed online portal. The reasons for this backlog are identified as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Land records are available offline in Meghalaya. However, the state is committed to digitising them under the centre\u2019s NLRMP. Investing in real estate is beneficial in the long run, provided you make the decision after conducting adequate research and inquiries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>About the Directorate of Land Records and Surveys<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Key Functionalities of the DLRS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Survey Wing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Revenue Branch<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Meghalaya Survey School<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Why Are Meghalaya Land Records Not Available Online?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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