Haryana Cabinet Grants Major Relief to Commission Agents and Approves Amendments to Haryana Village Common Land (Regulation) Act, 1961

In a major decision benefiting commission agents (Aadhtiyas) in Haryana, the state government has approved compensation for losses incurred due to moisture-related weight reduction during the Rabi procurement season 2024-25. The Haryana government will bear a total compensation amount of ₹3,09,95,541 to provide financial relief to the affected commission agents. This decision was taken during the cabinet meeting held in Chandigarh on February 4 under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.

Of the total compensation, ₹77,22,010 will be provided by the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, while Haryana State Cooperative Supply & Marketing Federation Ltd. (HAFED) will cover ₹1,71,16,926. Additionally, the Haryana State Warehousing Corporation (HSWC) will bear ₹61,56,605. The approval of this compensation scheme is expected to provide much-needed support to the commission agents, ensuring they do not suffer undue financial losses due to moisture-related weight discrepancies in agricultural produce during procurement.

In another significant move, the Haryana cabinet has approved amendments to the Haryana Village Common Land (Regulation) Act, 1961, aimed at redefining land lease provisions and streamlining governance. According to the amendment introduced under Act No. 19/2024, land falling under Shamilat Deh—which was leased for 20 years under the Haryana Land Utilization Act, 1949 before the implementation of the Punjab Village Common Land (Regulation) Rules, 1964—will now be excluded from the Shamilat Deh category. This decision effectively removes the restrictions on leasing such land under previous provisions.

Additionally, the amendment modifies an existing regulation concerning unauthorized constructions on village common land. Previously, Gram Panchayats were restricted from selling land up to 500 square yards occupied by unauthorized houses for less than the market value. Furthermore, approvals for such transactions were earlier under the jurisdiction of the state government. However, with the new amendments, the authority to grant approvals has been transferred from the state government to the Director of Panchayats, ensuring a faster and more decentralized decision-making process.

These two major decisions by the Haryana cabinet reflect the government’s commitment to easing financial hardships faced by commission agents while also addressing long-standing land regulation issues. The amendments to the Haryana Village Common Land (Regulation) Act, 1961 will provide clarity on land ownership and governance, while the compensation for commission agents ensures fairness in agricultural trade. These steps align with the government’s focus on economic stability and efficient land management in the state.

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