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Jharkhand HC Orders Removal of Prohibited Land List from Registration Portal
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🗓 09 Nov 2026, 06:02 PM
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The Jharkhand High Court has directed the state government to delete the prohibited land list from its online registration portal, citing violations under Section 22-A.
The Jharkhand High Court issued an order today directing the state government to remove the prohibited land list from its online land registration portal. The court cited non‑compliance with Section 22-A of the land registration act, which mandates that prohibited land be excluded from public records.
The prohibited land list contains parcels that have been declared ineligible for sale or transfer due to legal or environmental constraints. By keeping the list on the portal, the state was effectively allowing transactions that contravene statutory provisions.
Under Section 22-A, any land that is prohibited must be omitted from registration records to prevent unlawful dealings. The court’s directive aims to align the portal’s data with the legal framework and protect buyers and the public.
The state government is expected to act on the order immediately, updating the portal and notifying relevant departments. Failure to comply could result in further legal action.
The prohibited land list contains parcels that have been declared ineligible for sale or transfer due to legal or environmental constraints. By keeping the list on the portal, the state was effectively allowing transactions that contravene statutory provisions.
Under Section 22-A, any land that is prohibited must be omitted from registration records to prevent unlawful dealings. The court’s directive aims to align the portal’s data with the legal framework and protect buyers and the public.
The state government is expected to act on the order immediately, updating the portal and notifying relevant departments. Failure to comply could result in further legal action.