DC appeals to people to cooperate for survey of darkhastu land
Dakshina Kannada district
administration appointed additional surveyors from other districts to conduct a survey of the darkhastu (govt grant) land to complete the
Podi process
(demarcation and fixing of boundaries), which is being carried out across the state as a drive.
Deputy commissioner Mullai Muhilan said that since a large number of applications are pending in the district, the govt gave permission to utilise the services of licensed surveyors. While 129 surveyors were deputed to complete Form 1 to 5 of the Podi process, an additional 50 surveyors from other districts also arrived to expedite the process, the DC told reporters on Tuesday.
Land surveyors will carry out the measurement work. The applicants should be present when the surveyors arrive, show the boundaries of the approved land, and ensure that boundary stones are placed as per the measurements. The DC appealed to the public to cooperate when the surveyors visit.
He said the plotting of the land was a major issue in Dakshina Kannada, and landholders faced difficulties while selling their land. The land records division of the Revenue Commissioner's office developed software related to the project. All Darkhastu cases are being handled completely through the Mojini online platform. Measurement will be done simultaneously for all eligible approved landholders, and the tahsildar will issue orders accordingly. Dakshina Kannada district has 30,685 applications that require completion of the Form 1 to 5 process, the DC explained.
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