Archive · 2 Oct 2026
West Bengal Plans Statewide Survey to Reclaim Encroached Government Land
The West Bengal government wants to check all of its vested land across the state.
Some of this land may have been occupied by people or institutions without permission.
Officials will measure the land and mark its exact boundaries.
They will use special satellite-based technology to make the measurements accurate.
The survey will show how much land the government still controls.
It will also show how much land may need to be recovered.
Recovered land may be marked with permanent poles or pillars.
The government wants the work finished within six months.
The survey is linked to plans to make large plots available for new investments.
The West Bengal government will conduct a statewide survey of government-vested land to identify encroachments.
The Land Records & Survey Directorate will determine the exact locations, sizes and boundaries of the plots.
Officials want to establish how much vested land remains with the government and how much has been occupied.
Permanent boundary poles or pillars will be installed around recovered land to preserve government possession.
The survey will use global navigation satellite systems and is expected to be completed within six months.
- Who
- The West Bengal government and its Land Records & Survey Directorate.
- What
- A statewide survey to identify encroachments on government-vested land and support recovery of illegally occupied plots.
- When
- The survey is expected to be completed within six months.
- Where
- Across West Bengal, including vested land under various state government departments.
- Why
- To clarify government land ownership and boundaries, recover encroached plots, and support the availability of large parcels for new investment.
- Lead agency
- West Bengal Land Records & Survey Directorate
- Survey coverage
- Government-vested land across West Bengal
- Main objective
- Identify encroachments and facilitate recovery of illegally occupied land
- Technology
- Global navigation satellite systems
- Boundary protection
- Permanent poles or pillars will mark recovered land
- Completion deadline
- Within six months
- Implementation status
- A request for proposal or tender has been issued to appoint an expert agency