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The Nazul Property Act, recently introduced in the UP assembly, has been shelved for now but could be revisited with amendments if CM Yogi Adityanath has his way.
The Nazul Property Act, recently introduced in the UP assembly, has been shelved for now but could be revisited with amendments if CM Yogi Adityanath has his way.
The bill, aimed at preventing the division of about 75,000 acres of Nazul property valued at ₹2 lakh crore, has been under discussion for some time. Nazul lands, which were never privately owned, were leased to individuals before and after independence.
These lands, often located in prime city areas, remain valuable today. In 1993, the Bohra Commission investigated Nazul property issues and reported concerns about a network of politicians, criminals, land mafias, and bureaucrats involved in forcibly occupying and trading these properties.
The report highlighted a troubling nexus among these groups. Uttar Pradesh has approximately 72,000 to 75,000 acres of Nazul land, valued at over ₹2 lakh crore.
What Is the Proposed Nazul Law of the Yogi Government?
In response to the suspension of Nazul policies following the repeal of the Government Grants Act of 1895, the Uttar Pradesh government introduced the Uttar Pradesh Nazul Property (Management and Use for Public Purpose) Ordinance, 2024.
This ordinance aims to preserve Nazul land for public interest. It was presented in both legislative houses to become law and focuses on enabling the government to enact measures for the rehabilitation and resettlement of the poor, rather than evicting residents.
