Karnataka to launch unified portal to automate land functions shortly: Report
Bengaluru: In a move aimed at simplifying land-related processes for citizens, the Karnataka government is developing a Unified Land Management System (ULMS) — a digital platform designed to consolidate all land-related procedures under one paperless system. Once implemented, citizens will no longer need to visit multiple departments to get their work done.
All immovable properties in the state will be integrated into the ULMS, which is currently under development. According to a recent government order cited by Deccan Herald on Wednesday, four hundred officials in the Department of Town and Country Planning will be trained on handling the new technology platform. The platform will unify all land-related databases of the government, including those related to survey, settlement and land records (agricultural land), town planning approvals, Kaveri (property registration), and e-Aasthi (khatas).
Calling ULMS a “start-to-end solution” for land administration, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said the system will ensure smooth coordination between departments. “A piece of land, from its origin till it is made into a site or becomes a property, will travel within ULMS from one department to another,” he explained. While the concept isn’t entirely new, Gowda noted, “a serious effort was never made. We are doing it seriously now.”
"Any property can be brought into existence and defined only by the survey department. From there, it goes to the revenue department if there is conversion required. If an approval is needed to form a layout, it goes to town planning. If one wants to sell land, it goes to Kaveri. From there, it goes to the local body for khata," DH quoted Gowda as saying.
"Things will move from one stage to another automatically. There will be no file movement. You don't have to go knocking on several doors to get one work done," he added.
Gowda emphasised that the initiative is focused on improving citizen experience. “The first aim is to make governance easy and reduce delays for citizens. This can also reduce the scope for frauds. Fewer frauds mean lesser litigation, and that ultimately translates to lower costs for citizens,” he said.
Meanwhile, the government has ordered the release of Rs 2 crore to train officials on Geographic Information System (GIS). This was announced by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in his 2025-25 Budget.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
