Aizawl, May 27: The Mizoram government is preparing to introduce a comprehensive new land law designed to overhaul the state’s land administration system in line with evolving legal and administrative needs. State Land Revenue and Settlement Minister B Lalchhanzova announced on Tuesday that the draft of The Mizoram Land Revenue Bill, 2026 is underway and will replace the existing 2013 legislation, which he said no longer adequately addresses current challenges.
The minister explained that the new law is part of sweeping reforms aimed at modernising land administration, digitisation, and revenue generation. The government expects to raise up to ₹100 crore annually from stamp duty and registration within the next five to six years. Alongside the new bill, the Mizoram Survey and Settlement Operations Bill, 2026 is being prepared for passage in the upcoming monsoon session to accelerate large-scale surveys. Drafts of the Apartment Ownership Act and Revenue Court Manual are also in progress.
Lalchhanzova noted that amendments made to the 2013 Act in August 2025 introduced significant changes, including empowering Deputy Commissioners to approve land-use diversions up to 5,000 square metres, simplifying sub-lease procedures, and strengthening mechanisms against illegal land occupation. He emphasised that the reforms are intended to create a more transparent, decentralised, and citizen-friendly system.
As part of administrative restructuring, Aizawl revenue district has been divided into North and South divisions, while pilot decentralisation projects are being launched in Vairengte and Thenzawl. The minister also highlighted rapid progress in digitisation through the e-Ram portal launched in December 2024, along with new grievance redressal tools such as a 24×7 WhatsApp Bot and an upcoming Interactive Voice Response system. In a major step toward modernisation, Mizoram has signed an agreement with the Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited to implement e-Stamping, which is expected to make stamp duty payments safer and more transparent.
Revenue collection from stamp duty and registration has already grown sharply, rising from ₹7.91 crore in 2022–23 to ₹20.20 crore in 2025–26. Lalchhanzova expressed confidence that collections could reach ₹50 crore within two to three years and ₹100 crore within five to six years. The government is also carrying out extensive land surveys and digitisation projects under schemes such as SVAMITVA, DILRMP, and the NAKSHA urban mapping programme. According to the minister, the broader objective of these reforms is not only to improve public services but also to strengthen Mizoram’s revenue base through efficient land registration, taxation, and property management.
