Guwahati: The Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has sparked a major state-wide debate over the rights of indigenous inhabitants and demographic changes following the passage of the Assam Land and Revenue Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026. Under the updated regulations, the state government has introduced stringent restrictions on land transactions surrounding Assam’s centuries-old religious and cultural landmarks.
According to the new legislation, all land transactions within a 5-kilometer radius of iconic heritage institutions older than 250 years have been restricted exclusively to local families who have continuously resided in the area for at least three generations up to January 1, 2006. The newly regulated zones encompass historically significant institutions, including the famous sattras of Majuli, Barpeta, and Batadrava, bringing both the protected land and its long-term residents under the ambitious new law.
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