Patna, (Bihar Times): The state government is to verify the status of the Khas Mahal land given on lease in Bihar. After a survey it has realized that it possesses 17,000 acres of Khas Mahal land and not 4,000 acres as it was believed till recently. This revelation was made during a review of the revenue and land reforms department done by the chief minister, Nitish Kumar, at his residence on Tuesday.
The state has also decided to impose penalties on all
the encroachments. The verification would also
identify whether the land has been sold or transferred
by those to whom it was given on lease or those who
held it in illegal possession. In Patna alone Khas
Mahal land have been identified in Digha, Kadam Kuan,
Shivpur, Mahendru, Takia Toli, Chirayantand, Sadiqpur
Jogi, Kiledari Patna City, Patna-Gaya Road etc. The Bihar State Housing Board has been directed to
prepare a proposal regarding 1,074 acres of land
acquired by it in Digha with the interests of the
allottees in mind.
