About the Land and Estate Department

The Land and Estate Department of the Chatrapati Sambhajinagar Metropolitan Region Development Authority (CSMRDA) plays a crucial role in managing land resources, facilitating development projects, and ensuring affordable housing for the weaker sections of society. Below is a structured overview of the department's objectives, functions, roles, responsibilities, and projects:

About the Department

The Land and Estate Department is primarily responsible for handling and maintaining land banks owned by CSMRDA. It focuses on land acquisition, monetization, and ensuring proper land records for development projects.

Objectives

1. Generate Funds: Raise funds through land auctions for CSMRDA.

2. Maintain Land Records: Ensure updated and accurate land records.

3. Acquire Land: Secure land parcels from the government for development projects.

4. Affordable Housing: Provide housing for economically weaker sections under schemes like Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).

5. Support Development: Acquire land for ambitious projects, including infrastructure like the metro project.

Functions

1. Land Acquisition: Procure land for development projects and government initiatives.

2. E-Auction: Implement e-auction systems for leasing land to Fund-raising.

3. Demand for Land: Identify and demand government land adjacent to the ring road and other strategic locations.

4. Funding Projects: Use government land as a source of funding for CSMRDA projects.

5. Affordable Housing: Construct affordable houses under PMAY.

6. Metro Project: Acquire land for the metro project.

7. Archive Room Update: Digitize and update land records for easy access and transparency.

8. Beneficiary Identification: Identify eligible beneficiaries for PMAY.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Suspension: Handle land-related disputes or suspensions.

2. Coordination: Work closely with the Collector's office for land acquisition processes.

3. Inter-Department Collaboration: Coordinate with the Building Permission Department and Engineering Department for seamless project execution.

Projects

1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY): Construction of affordable housing for economically weaker sections.

2. Record Room Update: Scanning and digitization of land records for better management.

3. Land Monetization: Leasing or selling land parcels to generate funds for CSMRDA.

4. E-Auction: Online auctioning of land plots for fundraising.

Key Focus Areas

Transparency: Ensure transparent land acquisition and auction processes.

Affordable Housing: Prioritize housing for the weaker sections.

Infrastructure Development: Support large-scale projects like the metro.

Digitization: Modernize land records and archive systems for efficiency.

This department is vital for the sustainable development of the Chatrapati Sambhajinagar Metropolitan Region, ensuring proper land utilization, funding, and housing for all sections of society.