In a move to strengthen land management and promote transparency, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has formed a dedicated committee to monitor land use and oversee records on the Municipal Asset Management System (MAMS) portal, officials said Saturday, as reported by Hindustan Times.
The committee is chaired by MCG’s chief town planner and includes deputy town planner and retired tehsildar Harkesh Gupta as members. According to officials, the composition of the panel—bringing together serving and former municipal officers—is aimed at ensuring both continuity and a broad perspective in addressing land-related issues.
Outlined in an office order dated June 20, the panel has been assigned four key responsibilities. Its first task is to supervise the maintenance and accuracy of municipal land records on the MAMS portal. This involves detecting and correcting discrepancies or incomplete data to maintain the integrity of the records.
Second, the committee will be responsible for compiling detailed reports on land use, including data on current occupancy, lease agreements, zoning categories, and any encroachments on municipal land.
Its third role is to submit weekly progress updates to the MCG commissioner, documenting activities related to record maintenance and land usage verification. These regular reports are intended to enforce accountability and keep the civic body informed of developments.
The fourth responsibility involves coordination with other municipal departments to facilitate access to necessary data and ensure compliance with MAMS protocols. Officials said this interdepartmental collaboration is crucial to streamline the verification process and avoid duplication or data gaps.
As of June 2025, the MCG has registered approximately 3,142 municipal land assets on the MAMS portal. However, 740 of these remain “under verification,” primarily due to incomplete paperwork or legal disputes. The verification process includes on-ground surveys, cross-checks with revenue department records, and integration with Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping data.
Officials acknowledged that the verification work has slowed due to departmental silos and the absence of regular updates. They believe the newly formed panel will help resolve these issues by fostering better coordination and timely execution of tasks.
MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya stressed the need for swift action. “The responsibilities assigned to this committee must be completed in a time-bound manner. Any issues or challenges encountered during their work are to be promptly escalated to the Commissioner’s notice,” he said.
Authorities expect the panel’s work to result in improved access to verified land data for the public, faster resolution of property-related disputes, and more accurate revenue projections related to leasing, advertising rights, and penalties for unauthorized land use.