CURRENT AFFAIRS

2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
On October 30, 2020, ____ released Draft Model Act and rules for states on land titling. This has been introduced to reduce litigations. In turn, the process of land acquisition will get eased.
A
NITYA Aayog
B
NITIKAR Aayog
C
NITI Aayog
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -On October 30, 2020, NITI Aayog released Draft Model Act and rules for states on land titling. This has been introduced to reduce litigations.

Detailed explanation-2: -The aim of the draft model land title Act is to reduce a mammoth number of land related disputes and litigations. The land title model act will also improve land acquisitions for the infrastructure and development projects.

Detailed explanation-3: -Land Titling Appellate Tribunals: Over a three-year period, these titles and the decisions of the TRO and the LDRO can be challenged before Land Titling Appellate Tribunals, which will be set up under the law. After a three-year period, entries in the Record of Titles will be considered conclusive proof of ownership.

Detailed explanation-4: -However, land titles in India are unclear due to various reasons such as legacy issues of the zamindari system, gaps in the legal framework, and poor administration of land records. This has led to several legal disputes related to land ownership, and affected the agriculture and real estate sectors.

Detailed explanation-5: -The prevailing land titling system in India is the Presumptive Titling System wherein for proving land ownership, it is important to possess title documents and other land records. During a property registration, it is a document that is being registered but not a title.

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