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J&K retrieves 522 kanals of migrant land
The government in Jammu and Kashmir is working hard to protect the land and properties of people who had to leave their homes in Kashmir.
They have taken back 522 kanals of land that was being used illegally.
The government is also using technology to keep track of these properties by making digital lists with pictures and locations.
They had a meeting to talk about how to solve problems that people who own these properties have.
They have solved many problems already, and most people are happy with how their cases were handled.
Some districts have already finished making these digital lists, and others are working on it.
The goal is to make sure that the properties are safe and that the owners are treated fairly.
Jammu and Kashmir administration retrieved 522 kanals of migrant land between January and July 2026.
Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo chaired a meeting to review grievances and direct the use of technology for property management.
Geo-tagged digital inventories of migrant properties have been completed in four districts, with others in progress.
12,223 complaints have been registered, with 10,038 cases closed and 4,605 applicants expressing satisfaction.
Bandipora, Baramulla, Kulgam, Ganderbal, and Srinagar are among the leading districts in land retrieval.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir administration, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Kashmiri migrant property holders
- What
- Retrieval of 522 kanals of migrant land and creation of geo-tagged digital inventories
- Where
- Kashmir Division, Jammu and Kashmir
- When
- Between January and July 2026
- Why
- To protect and manage migrant properties and address grievances
Key facts
- Land Retrieved
- 522 kanals and 15.9 marlas
- Districts Leading in Retrieval
- Bandipora, Baramulla, Kulgam, Ganderbal, Srinagar
- Total Complaints Registered
- 12,223
- Cases Closed
- 10,038
- Satisfied Applicants
- 4,605
- Districts with Geo-Tagged Inventories
- Baramulla, Ganderbal, Kulgam, Kupwara
- Act
- The Jammu and Kashmir Migrant Immovable Property (Preservation, Protection and Restraint on Distress Sales) Act, 1997
- Chief Secretary
- Atal Dulloo










