Patna: The Patna High Court has sought a response from the Bihar government over restrictions on the sale and transfer of land under the proposed Greenfield Satellite Township scheme, after a petition challenged the state’s approach to land transactions in the project area.
Justice Ajit Kumar heard the petition filed by Baidyanath Hathi. Senior advocates Basant Chaudhary and Arvind Kumar, appearing for the petitioner, argued that officials had imposed a blanket restriction on land sales without a detailed inquiry or ground-level assessment.
The court sought a report from the Registrar and asked the District Registrar to explain the rules or mechanism in place for processing land transfer documents submitted to the Sitamarhi Sub-Registrar’s office.
Landowners Unable To Complete Transactions
The petitioners told the court that the restrictions had caused financial hardship for landowners, who were unable to sell their property to meet personal and family obligations.
According to the arguments presented, land registration and transfer documents submitted to the Sitamarhi Sub-Registrar’s office remain pending, bringing the process to a standstill.
The petitioners also raised concerns about the impact on farmers, claiming that the land in question is fertile and cultivable and that restrictions on transactions are affecting those who depend on agriculture for their livelihoods.
Petitioners Seek Reconsideration Of Policy
The petitioners argued that the government’s urban development policy had been formulated without adequately considering its social consequences and the hardships faced by the public.
They urged that the decision be reconsidered in view of its impact on landowners and farmers.
During the hearing, the High Court sought details from the District Registrar on the procedures governing the pending land transfer documents. The state government’s counsel was directed to obtain complete information and instructions on the matter and place them before the court.
The case is scheduled to be heard next on October 12, 2026.
