Assam Heritage Sites Land Protection Bill, 2026
1 August 2026
PRERNA FOR IAS
Mehnat Aapki, Guidance Humari
Roz ki Prelims Practice — Experts ke Saath
Assam Heritage Sites Land Protection Bill, 2026
Background
On 29 July 2026, the Assam Legislative Assembly passed the Assam Land and Revenue Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, popularly known as the Assam Heritage Sites Land Protection Bill. The legislation amends the Assam Land and Revenue Regulation, 1886 to provide legal protection to land surrounding historically significant religious and cultural institutions. The Government of Assam stated that the objective is to preserve the state's indigenous cultural heritage and prevent unauthorized land transfers and encroachments around heritage sites.
Salient Features
Sign up free to read the full article
Free accounts include 5 articles every month across current affairs, state notes, subject notes and more — upgrade anytime for unlimited access.
Assam Heritage Sites Land Protection Bill 2026 protects culturally significant institutions 250+ years old. Establishes 5km protected zones, regulates land transfers, and defines original inhabitants by 75-year family residence.
Keywords
Assam Heritage Sites Land Protection Billheritage protectionland regulationAssam cultural heritageKamakhya Templeprotected heritage areaoriginal inhabitant definitionAssam Land Revenue Regulation