Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has introduced a key reform in the land revenue system by amending provisions of Section 135-D of the Land Revenue Act, 1879, aimed at simplifying property transactions and enhancing transparency. Announcing the decision, state spokesperson minister Jitu Vaghani said that significant amendments have been made to Section 135-D of the Gujarat Land Revenue Act, 1879, as part of a broader revenue simplification initiative. With this reform, citizens will no longe...Read More

Gandhinagar, March 30: The Government of Gujarat has announced the transfer and new appointment of IAS officer Ashish Kumar. According to the order released by the General Administration Department (GAD), Ashish Kumar, a 2014-batch Gujarat cadre IAS officer, has been transferred from his current role as Director of Tribal Development, Gandhinagar. He has been appointed as Secretary to the Deputy Chief Minister at the Sachivalaya in Gandhinagar. The announcement further states that Ashish K...Read More

Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has decided to provide relaxation in jantri-based stamp duty provisions for internal land transactions among lineal and collateral heirs in the state, the Gujarat government said. The decision comes after representations made by community leaders, farmer associations and agricultural organisations. Under the powers granted to the State Government under Section 9 of the Gujarat Stamp Act, 1958, to reduce or exempt stamp duty, the Chief Minister has dec...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Government of Gujarat on Tuesday issued a notification announcing the transfer and appointment of several Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, reshuffling key administrative positions across districts. New Collector for Jamnagar Shri P. B. Pandya, IAS (SCS:GJ:2013), currently serving as District Development Officer in Amreli, has been transferred and appointed as the Collector of Jamnagar. He will assume charge from March 31, 2026 (afternoon), replacing Shri K....Read More

Gandhinagar: Based on the legislative draft of the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, here are 50 key things to know about its provisions: Scope and Applicability Official Title: The legislation is formally titled the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code, 2026. Constitutional Purpose: The bill seeks to fulfill the mandate of Article 44 of the Constitution of India, providing a uniform legal framework for all citizens regardless of religion. Geographic Reach: It applies to the entire ...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Government has introduced the draft Gujarat Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property and Provision for Protection of Tenants from Eviction from Premises in the Disturbed Areas (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The legislation is set to be tabled by Minister of State for Revenue Sanjay Singh Mahida during the ongoing Assembly session. The Bill aims to curb illegal property transfers and prevent the involuntary displacement of residents in communally sensitive zones. Key Shift...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government today in a note stated that availability of domestic LPG in the country is gradually improving as the Government of India has significantly increased LPG production to meet rising demand, and the buffer stock of LPG cylinders for household use is strengthening day by day, helping stabilize supply across states. In addition to improving LPG availability, the Central and State governments have also initiated supplementary arrangements to ensure uninterrupted fu...Read More