Rectification in BTR Made After Re-Survey Before Enactment of Paddy Land Wetland Act is Valid, Kerala HC Dismisses Petition of Revenue Dept

The Kerala High Court upheld rectification in the Beneficiary Title Register (BTR) after a re-survey conducted prior to the enactment of the Paddy Land Wetland Act. The Court dismissed the revenue department’s petition challenging the rectification, noting that the adjustments were legally permissible and aligned with procedural rules. The ruling clarifies the validity of administrative corrections before new legislation takes effect and protects landowners’ rights. It reinforces the principle that procedural compliance with surveys and record-keeping is critical in land management and dispute resolution.