The Mizoram government is preparing to roll out a comprehensive new land law aimed at overhauling the state’s land administration. State Land Revenue and Settlement Minister B Lalchhanzova announced that “The Mizoram Land Revenue Bill, 2026” is currently being drafted. This new legislation will completely replace the outmoded 2013 Act to better address evolving legal, administrative, and modern governance needs.
The upcoming bill anchors a series of sweeping reforms focused on administrative modernisation, aggressive digitisation, and boosted revenue generation. Through these systematic upgrades, which include the introduction of secure e-Stamping via an agreement with the Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited, the government confidently expects to raise up to ₹100 crore annually from stamp duty and registration fees within the next five to six years.
To accelerate large-scale area surveys, the state is also preparing the Mizoram Survey and Settlement Operations Bill, 2026, for passage in the upcoming monsoon session. Additional frameworks, such as an Apartment Ownership Act and a dedicated Revenue Court Manual, are simultaneously in development to deliver a highly transparent, decentralised, and citizen-friendly system.
On the structural front, the Aizawl revenue district has already been divided into North and South divisions. Concurrently, pilot decentralisation projects are launching in Vairengte and Thenzawl. These administrative changes build upon the key August 2025 amendments, which empowered Deputy Commissioners to handle land-use diversions up to 5,000 square metres and strengthened mechanisms against illegal land occupation.
To complement these policy shifts, the department is leaning heavily into digital citizen services. Following the successful launch of the e-Ram portal, public grievance redressal is being augmented with a 24×7 WhatsApp Bot and an upcoming Interactive Voice Response system, ensuring smooth, accessible online application procedures for all citizens.
