Jamma Bane Lands Latest News
Recently, the Karnataka government has amended its land revenue law to modernise an age-old system of land records called Jamma Bane lands.
About Jamma Bane Lands
- The word Jamma means hereditary.
- The Jamma Bane tenure is a form of land holding prevalent in Kodagu district of Karnataka.
- It is distinctly different from other classes of land holdings in the state.
- History: These lands were originally granted by erstwhile kings of Coorg and the British — between 1600 and 1800 to local communities in return for military service.
- These lands comprise both wetlands, used for paddy cultivation, and forested highlands, which have transformed into the now-famous coffee estates of Coorg.
- Relevant Acts: The Coorg Land Revenue and Regulations Act, 1899 was in place to govern land ownership in the region till the introduction of the Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964.
Issue with Jamma Bane Lands
- Ownership: The Jamma Bane land ownership is registered in the name of the original pattedar from a family.
- Over generations, the names of the new owners are added alongside the name of the pattedar.
- The land ownership name could not be changed to reflect new owners.
Source: IE
Jamma Bane Lands FAQs
Q1: Where is Jamma Bane land tenure prevalent?
Ans: Kodagu,Karnataka
Q2: What is a key issue with Jamma Bane land ownership?
Ans: Ownership name can't be changed to reflect new owners
