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West Bengal to Overhaul Land Laws to Boost Business Climate, Says Swapan Dasgupta
✍️ Business Today
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 03:39 PM
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The West Bengal government announced plans to rationalise land‑related legislation to create a more investor‑friendly environment, as reported by journalist Swapan Dasgupta.
Kolkata, West Bengal – State officials have disclosed a policy initiative aimed at rationalising existing land laws, with the objective of streamlining procedures for businesses and attracting fresh investment. The move is part of a broader effort to improve the state's ranking as a business destination.
According to a statement referenced by Business Today, the revision will focus on eliminating redundant provisions, clarifying ownership documentation, and expediting approval timelines for land acquisition and development projects.
Swapan Dasgupta, covering the development for Business Today, noted that the government's intent is to create a transparent regulatory framework that reduces bureaucratic delays and fosters confidence among domestic and foreign investors.
The policy proposal is expected to be presented to the state cabinet in the coming weeks, after which detailed guidelines will be drafted for implementation.
Stakeholders, including industry bodies and real‑estate developers, have welcomed the announcement, calling it a positive step toward a more predictable business climate in the eastern state.
According to a statement referenced by Business Today, the revision will focus on eliminating redundant provisions, clarifying ownership documentation, and expediting approval timelines for land acquisition and development projects.
Swapan Dasgupta, covering the development for Business Today, noted that the government's intent is to create a transparent regulatory framework that reduces bureaucratic delays and fosters confidence among domestic and foreign investors.
The policy proposal is expected to be presented to the state cabinet in the coming weeks, after which detailed guidelines will be drafted for implementation.
Stakeholders, including industry bodies and real‑estate developers, have welcomed the announcement, calling it a positive step toward a more predictable business climate in the eastern state.