Alluvium Land: Unraveling Ownership, Legality, and Risks

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News18•17-02-2026, 11:04
Alluvium Land: Unraveling Ownership, Legality, and Risks
- •Alluvium land is naturally formed by silt, sand, and soil deposited by rivers during floods, often near flood lines or within riverbeds.
- •Legally, alluvium land is considered public property, falling under government or revenue department jurisdiction, not automatically owned by adjacent property holders.
- •Direct buying and selling of alluvium land is generally illegal as it's public property with unfixed boundaries and environmental restrictions.
- •Temporary cultivation may be permitted under specific conditions, but permanent construction, plotting, or commercial use is not allowed due to flood risks.
- •Unauthorized encroachment, construction, or sale of alluvium land can lead to removal actions, fines, legal notices, and cancellation of registration.
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