Bihar Mandates 'Jamabandi' for Land Purchase to Combat Fraud, Boost Transparency

• Bihar's new rule requires a 'Jamabandi' receipt for all land purchases, aiming to boost transparency and prevent fraud and disputes.
• Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha's Department of Revenue and Land Reforms introduced the change to digitalize the process and resolve long-pending land issues.
• Buyers must personally verify if Jamabandi is online (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), confirm Khesra number and area, and ensure Jamabandi is in the seller's name or have co-owner consent.
• The department is digitizing records, correcting errors, and uploading partition/mutation applications directly to its portal, starting with Patna district.
• A target of 1.20 lakh applications by December 31 aims to make all land-related processes fully online, significantly benefiting common citizens.

Why It Matters: Bihar's new 'Jamabandi' rule aims to digitalize land purchases, enhance transparency, and reduce fraud.