The Assam Cabinet, meeting at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Dispur, Guwahati, has approved the de-reservation of 360 bighas, 3 kathas, and 18 lechas of Village Grazing Reserve (VGR) land in Dibrugarh district, aiming to resolve long-pending land settlement issues.
The decision was taken as part of a series of policy measures cleared by the Cabinet to address land rights, public infrastructure needs, and administrative bottlenecks across Assam.
The Assam Cabinet meeting in Guwahati approved the de-reservation of over 360 bighas of Village Grazing Reserve land in Dibrugarh’s Moran Revenue Circle. The land will be settled in favour of indigenous residents and allocated to public institutions, in line with a 2011 Supreme Court order.
Details of the Land De-reservation
According to the Cabinet decision, the land parcels are located at:
- Tiloibari Bongali Gaon
- Tiloibari Nepali Gaon
Both fall under the Moran Revenue Circle of Dibrugarh district.
Officials said the land will be:
- Settled in favour of the indigenous residents currently occupying the land
- Partly allocated to government institutions and public utilities
- Utilised strictly as per the Supreme Court order dated January 28, 2011
Guwahati’s Role in the Policy Decision
As Assam’s administrative headquarters, Guwahati served as the focal point for evaluating legal, revenue, and social implications of the move. Senior officials at Dispur noted that unresolved VGR land disputes have been a recurring issue in Upper Assam and require Cabinet-level intervention.
The decision reflects the state government’s land reform agenda, framed and cleared through policy deliberations in Guwahati.
Why This Matters
Village Grazing Reserve lands have historically been meant for community use, but prolonged occupation and population pressures have led to disputes across Assam. The Cabinet said the de-reservation will:
- Provide legal land security to eligible indigenous families
- Enable planned development of schools, roads and public facilities
- Reduce recurring land-related litigation
Part of Wider Land Reforms
The decision forms part of a broader set of land settlement and governance reforms approved by the Assam Cabinet in Guwahati, including measures related to:
- Land records rationalisation
- Indigenous land rights
- Infrastructure expansion in rural and semi-urban areas
What Happens Next
The Revenue and Disaster Management Department will issue detailed notifications and operational guidelines. District authorities in Dibrugarh will then initiate settlement and allocation processes under the supervision of the state government.
Frequently Asked Questions
A total of 360 bighas, 3 kathas, and 18 lechas of Village Grazing Reserve land.
The decision was approved by the Assam Cabinet at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati.
