Archive · 31 Jul 2026
West Bengal to Review Leasehold Land Use After Trinamool Era
The West Bengal government is checking land that was leased to private companies during the last government’s rule.
They want to see if the land was used for the projects it was meant for or if it was left empty.
If the land was not used, the government may take it back and give it to someone else.
If the land was used for something else, the government might fine the owner or cancel the lease.
This review helps the state plan new projects and buy land directly for industry.
West Bengal Land and Land Revenue Department will audit leasehold land given during Mamata Banerjee’s tenure.
Audit will check if land was used for intended industrial projects or left idle.
Unused or misused parcels may be reclaimed or reallocated by the state.
The review also seeks to enforce penalties for non‑scheduled use.
Findings will support the government’s direct land‑purchase and reuse strategy.
- Who
- West Bengal state government and the Land and Land Revenue Department
- What
- Review of leasehold land utilisation given during the previous Trinamool Congress regime
- When
- Announced recently
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- To ensure land is used for industrial projects and to reclaim unused or misused parcels
- Department
- West Bengal Land and Land Revenue Department
- Purpose
- Audit leasehold land utilisation
- Action
- Reclaim or reallocate unused land
- Policy
- Direct land‑purchase
- Target
- Industrial projects