Leased Farmers to Get Ownership Rights and Compensation for Power Line Losses in Haryana

Key Highlights

• Leased farmers can gain ownership rights after 20 years of farming.
• Farmers must pay market value to Gram Panchayat for ownership.
• Compensation is now provided for leased farmer’s crop losses.
• Farmers affected by power lines will receive 200% market rate compensation.

In a recent move to support farmers, the Haryana government has passed a bill that promises ownership rights to farmers who have been farming on leased land for over 20 years. The new law, known as the Gram Shamlat Land Regulation Amendment Bill-2024, aims to settle long-standing disputes and protect the interests of farmers who have occupied government land for farming.

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What Does the Bill Mean for Farmers?

Under this new bill, farmers who have been living and farming on Shamlat land (government land) for 20 years or more will now be eligible to receive ownership rights to the land they occupy. However, these rights will only apply to farmers who have built homes on the land and whose houses cover an area of up to 500 square yards.

Farmers will be able to register the land in their name, but they must pay the land's market value to the local Gram Panchayat (village council) to complete the ownership transfer process. This initiative is set to help resolve many ongoing disputes related to land ownership and provide farmers with legal rights over their farming land.

Compensation for Leased Farmers

Previously, farmers who leased land for farming did not receive compensation for crop losses; instead, the landowners were compensated. Now, under the new bill, farmers who work on leased land will also be entitled to compensation in case of crop loss, ensuring fair treatment for all those who depend on leased land for their livelihoods.

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Relief for Farmers Affected by Power Lines

In addition to granting ownership rights, the Haryana government has introduced a compensation policy for farmers whose land is affected by high-tension power lines. Farmers who have high-tension power lines passing through their fields will receive compensation at 200% of the current market rate for the land around the power line towers. This compensation will apply only to land within a one-meter radius of the tower base, providing much-needed relief to farmers whose fields are impacted by these structures.

What is Shamlat Deh Land?

Shamlat Deh land refers to government land that was originally set aside for community use, such as grazing animals or collective farming activities. In Haryana, many farmers have long been using Shamlat land, but legal disputes have arisen over ownership, especially after the Supreme Court ruled that such land must be registered as Panchayat land. Farmers had raised concerns that converting this land into Panchayat property would negatively affect their rights and livelihoods.

To address these issues, the Haryana government introduced a new bill, offering farmers a chance to gain legal ownership of the land they have been using for decades.

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CMV360 Says

With the passage of this bill, farmers in Haryana who lease land for farming or have lived on Shamlat Deh land will see significant changes. They will now have the opportunity to secure ownership rights, receive compensation for crop losses, and be compensated for land affected by power lines. This step is a positive move for farmers, ensuring they are fairly compensated and supported in their agricultural activities.