Punjab Newsline | Chandigarh
Haryana government has implemented the Haryana Village Shamlat Land (Regulation) Ordinance, 2026, empowering Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to grant ownership rights to eligible occupants of Shamlat Deh land in rural areas.
Under the new ordinance, the mandatory approval of the Director of the Development and Panchayat Department has been abolished. The move is expected to provide relief to thousands of families who have been occupying Shamlat Deh land and built houses on it on or before March 31, 2004.
Earlier, only the Director of the Development and Panchayat Department had the authority to approve such applications. As a result, a large number of cases remained pending at different administrative levels, delaying the transfer of ownership rights.
The issue was recently discussed in a meeting chaired by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, where the need to expedite pending cases was highlighted. To ensure quicker disposal of applications and timely relief to eligible beneficiaries, the approval authority has now been delegated to the respective District Deputy Commissioners.
The ordinance was officially notified by Ritu Garg, Administrative Secretary, Law and Legislative Department.
In addition, the Haryana government has approved the Haryana Municipal (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026, and the Haryana Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026. These amendments remove the requirement for separate municipal licenses for meat shops and slaughterhouses, as such businesses are already regulated by the Haryana Food and Drug Administration.
The government said the changes will eliminate the need for dual licensing, simplify regulatory compliance, and reduce administrative burden for businesses while providing greater convenience to the public.
