Empirical Study on Vested Land Distribution in Mathabhanga-I

06-10-2026

On 23rd September 2026, the LL.B. 5th Semester students of Group D, Indian Institute of Legal Studies Cooch Behar, successfully completed their Special Empirical Field Visit as part of their academic activities under the subject Land Law.

The field study was conducted at the Office of the BL&LRO, Mathabhanga-I, Shikarpur, Cooch Behar, and the concerned villages, on the topic “An Empirical Study on Distribution of Vested Land under Section 49 of the W.B.L.R. Act, 1955 in Mathabhanga-I Block.”

The field visit provided the students with valuable practical exposure to the distribution of vested land, land administration, and land reform provisions at the grassroots level. Through field observation, interaction with concerned individuals, and data collection, the students gathered practical information and gained a better understanding of the issues relating to vested land and its distribution.

The visit enabled the students to connect their theoretical knowledge of land law with practical field experiences and gain valuable exposure to empirical legal research and field-based learn