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Assam Cabinet OKs Changes to Land Policy

GUWAHATI: On Friday, the Assam cabinet endorsed an amendment to its policy, redefining who qualifies as a ‘landless person’ eligible for government land settlement, as announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The amendment stipulates that only individuals whose families have lived in Assam for a minimum of three generations can be classified as ”landless persons” eligible for government land allotment. This was shared by the Chief Minister on X. However, those who migrated to Assam before March 24, 1971, as refugees are exempt from this criterion, provided they can present valid documentation. The cabinet also sanctioned the revalidation of…

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Jan Vishwas Bill: Major Regulatory Changes for Assam’s Land Use

Representative AI image GUWAHATI: On Thursday, the Assam government introduced a bill to amend six state acts aimed at reducing regulatory compliance. The Assam Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, aligns with the Centre’s initiative to deregulate and lessen compliance burdens. The bill aims to eliminate outdated regulations and streamline approvals to enhance living conditions and ease of business. The proposed changes impact laws related to school and university education, urban and regional planning, fire and emergency services, land reclassification, and cinema regulation. According to the statement of objectives, the Centre aims to alleviate legal and procedural burdens on…

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Assam to Build 200,000 PMAY-G Houses in 100 Days

GUWAHATI: The Assam government plans to complete two lakh houses under the PMAY-Gramin scheme within the next 100 days, according to a minister’s statement on Wednesday. In response to Congress MLA Tanzil Hussain’s query, Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Atul Bora noted that since 2016, 22 lakh houses have been built statewide under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G). “In the next 100 days, our target is to complete two lakh new houses and distribute them to the community,” stated Bora. Hussain raised concerns regarding potential irregularities in the ‘geo-tagging’ process of the houses and called for an investigation. Bora…

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Guwahati Builders Support Government’s Satellite City Plan

GUWAHATI: The Assam Real Estate and Infrastructure Developers’ Association (AREIDA) has shown strong support for the state government’s initiative to establish the Guwahati Satellite Cities Development Authority (GSCDA). This authority aims to plan, finance, and develop satellite cities in the vicinity of Guwahati. AREIDA President PK Sharma emphasized the importance of constructing a well-planned satellite city near the Guwahati airport to alleviate pressure on the main city. He noted that this initiative is critical for decongesting the area and accommodating projected population growth. “With the Guwahati Metropolitan Area’s population expected to reach 4 million during the Master Plan period, sustainable…

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Engineer flags commercial use of homes in Guwahati

GUWAHATI: Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) mayor Mrigen Sarania stated on Sunday that there are buildings in some areas of the city where the ground floors are utilized for commercial activities while the upper floors serve as residences. This comes as the city awaits more clarity on a Supreme Court order issued on March 25. The Supreme Court has instructed municipal corporations across all states and Union Territories to carry out an inquiry to identify areas designated solely for residential use that are being misappropriated for commercial purposes. Sarania noted that within GMC’s jurisdiction, certain buildings possess both residential and commercial…

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Assam CM Distributes PMAY-G Sanction Letters to 3.25L Beneficiaries

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday that the government is committed to providing ‘pucca’ (concrete) houses for all citizens in the state. He made this statement during the launch of the distribution of sanction letters to 325,234 beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) at a state-level event held in Boko, Kamrup district. Sarma highlighted that the initiative aims to secure housing for economically disadvantaged families nationwide, emphasizing the state’s determination to ensure all eligible individuals receive benefits. He noted that on May 19, 2022, the state government distributed sanction letters to 500,000 beneficiaries, releasing…

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Guwahati: 205 Evicted, 146 Homes Razed in Doyang Forest

Representative image created by AI GUWAHATI: On Friday, the forest department initiated the eviction of encroachers from the Doyang Reserve Forest in the Golaghat district, leading to the demolition of 146 houses amidst significant security presence. However, another 59 houses remain undisturbed for now due to an order from a Gauhati high court division bench on August 5, according to a district administration official. The official noted that 205 individuals were illegally occupying over 300 bighas of land within the reserved forest at Negheri Bil, located along the Assam-Nagaland border. “Families from 146 households have already vacated the land. The…