Bhubaneswar Body Issues SOP for Land Reconstitution
Representative AI image BHUBANESWAR: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has unveiled a draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the reconstitution of land parcels under town planning schemes 42 to 45 in Zone IV. BDA officials explained that this initiative aims to create a transparent framework for the fair distribution of reconstituted plots, prioritizing maximum benefits for landowners. “A key element of the draft SOP is the provision for voluntary amalgamation of plots within the same mouza (a designated area under a tehsil). Landowners who combine their holdings will receive 60% of the total land area after a standard 40% deduction.…