The Government of Karnataka, on December 23, 2025, notified the Karnataka Land Revenue (Amendment) Rules, 2025, in exercise of powers under Section 197 of the Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964, after considering objections and suggestions received on the draft rules published in September 2025.
The amendment substitutes Rule 6 of the Karnataka Land Revenue Rules, 1966, prescribing a uniform procedure for enquiries other than formal or summary enquiries. It mandates detailed recording of opinions or decisions, compulsory signing and dating of every page of the enquiry record, and disclosure of the Revenue Officer’s name, designation, jurisdiction, and details of persons present during the enquiry, thereby strengthening transparency and accountability.
Further, new Rules 6A and 6B are inserted, laying down a comprehensive procedure for conducting formal enquiries, including public hearings, recording of evidence and arguments, issuance and service of summons, examination of witnesses on oath, acceptance of affidavits, requisition of public records, and passing of reasoned speaking orders pronounced in open court. These changes significantly enhance procedural fairness, evidentiary rigour, and due process in land revenue adjudication proceedings across Karnataka.
[Notification No. RD-LGP/6/2025 (Part-2)]
