Bhubaneswar, Ap 28: In a decisive move to resolve long-standing issues faced by landowners and farmers, Odisha’s Revenue and Disaster Management Department has instructed all district collectors to clear every pending land revenue abatement case and Record of Rights (RoR) amendment related to acquired land by 30 May 2026.

Additional Chief Secretary Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, in a directive to district collectors, emphasized the need for “expeditious and time-bound” action to ensure that rightful compensation reaches affected families and land records accurately reflect the ground reality. The order aligns with the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (RFCTLARR) Act, 2013.

Officials noted that many land acquisition cases from previous government orders have remained unresolved for months, resulting in outdated records and, in some cases, unauthorised sale or transfer of disputed plots. “This creates unnecessary litigation and harassment for genuine landowners,” said a senior revenue officer.

To streamline the process, the department has outlined a detailed roadmap:

·Collectors must set monthly targets and direct tehsildars to complete work on the ground.

·Sub-Collectors will monitor progress closely.

·Revenue Divisional Commissioners (RDCs) will review status every two months.

·The Board of Revenue will conduct quarterly reviews and submit consolidated reports to the department.

·All pending proposals from Land Acquisition Officers (LAOs) must be finalized by the deadline.

After completion, district collectors are required to submit detailed reports to the Revenue Department by 15 June 2026.

The government described the directive as a commitment to clean, efficient, and people-friendly revenue administration. Timely updates to land records aim to prevent illegal transactions, reduce disputes, and restore trust among project-affected families.

For farmers and landowners across Odisha, the May 30 deadline offers hope that long-pending grievances will finally be addressed and their land records corrected once and for all.