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National Land Commission Geo Enabled Nation With Par Excellence Land Governance This office was mandated to carry out chain survey.

The institution of land administration dates back to the time when Bhutan started inventorying landholdings for tax assessment. However, the formal administration started only in 1956, with the establishment of Land Revenue Survey Office in Samtse. The Land Record and Settlement Office was established under the Ministry of Finance in 1967 and in 1972 the Office of the Chief of Survey was established, primarily for the demarcation of Bhutan-India boundary and topographic base mapping. These offices were merged in 1986 to form the Survey of Bhutan. In 1999 this office was renamed as the Department of Survey and Land Records and placed under the Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs. This department was transferred under the Ministry of Agriculture in 2003. The Land Act 2007 was enacted during the 87th Session of the National Assemble by revising the Land Act 1979. Pursuant to the Land Act the National Land Commission was established as an autonomous agency with 11 Commission members. The Department of Survey and Land Records has become, by default, the National Land Commission Secretariat with all its functional divisions. The Department was formally bifurcated from the Ministry of Agriculture on 15th August, 2007. The newly appointed Secretary Dasho Sangay Khandu took over as the Head of the National Land Commission Secretariat. This day marks the founding day of the National Land Commission and its Secretariat.

SELECTION RESULT ANNOUNCEMENTThe National Land Commission Secretariat (NLCS) is pleased to announce the selection result...
09/10/2026

SELECTION RESULT ANNOUNCEMENT
The National Land Commission Secretariat (NLCS) is pleased to announce the selection result for the post of Assistant Planning Officer, P5B, following the selection interview held on 6 October 2026 at NLCS.
Congratulations to the selected candidate, and sincere thanks to all applicants who participated in the selection process.
Important Notice: The selected candidate will be informed by HRD regarding placement and drug testing.
For further information or clarification, please contact the Human Resource Division (HRD) at 02-336389 / 336708 / 339229 during office hours.

Starting 1 October 2026, the Consent Management Module under the eSakor System will be rolled out in the urban areas of ...
28/09/2026

Starting 1 October 2026, the Consent Management Module under the eSakor System will be rolled out in the urban areas of the 11 trained Dzongkhags mentioned below.

National Land Commission Secretariat extend our heartfelt prayers and warmest wishes to Her Royal Highness Gyalsem Sonam...
09/09/2026

National Land Commission Secretariat extend our heartfelt prayers and warmest wishes to Her Royal Highness Gyalsem Sonam Yangden Wangchuck on the joyous occasion of Her Royal Highness 3rd Birth Anniversary.

May Her Royal Highness be blessed with long life, good health and happiness

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03/09/2026

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With the guidance and directives of the Office of the Gyalpoi Zimpon, the National Rehabilitation Programme Office (NRPO...
01/09/2026

With the guidance and directives of the Office of the Gyalpoi Zimpon, the National Rehabilitation Programme Office (NRPO), under the National Land Commission Secretariat (NLCS), has taken the initiative to address land-related matters within the Rehabilitation sites in close coordination with relevant divisions under NLCS, Dzongkhag and Dungkhag Land Sectors, and Gewogs.
This collective effort has contributed to clearer and more accurate land records, boundary demarcations, and timely support to landowners.
NRPO, on behalf of NLCS, sincerely appreciates the cooperation and commitment of all stakeholders who contributed to this important endeavour.

With the guidance and directives of the Office of the Gyalpoi Zimpon, the National Rehabilitation Programme Office (NRPO...
01/09/2026

With the guidance and directives of the Office of the Gyalpoi Zimpon, the National Rehabilitation Programme Office (NRPO), under the National Land Commission Secretariat (NLCS), has taken the initiative to address land-related matters within the Rehabilitation sites in close coordination with relevant divisions under NLCS, Dzongkhag and Dungkhag Land Sectors, and Gewogs.
This collective effort has contributed to clearer and more accurate land records, boundary demarcations, and timely support to landowners.
NRPO, on behalf of NLCS, sincerely appreciates the cooperation and commitment of all stakeholders who contributed to this important endeavour.

The National Land Commission Secretariat (NLCS) is pleased to announce a vacancy for the Assistant Planning Officer on a...
31/08/2026

The National Land Commission Secretariat (NLCS) is pleased to announce a vacancy for the Assistant Planning Officer on a Consolidated Contract basis:

With the guidance and directives of the Office of the Gyalpoi Zimpon, the National Rehabilitation Programme Office (NRPO...
31/08/2026

With the guidance and directives of the Office of the Gyalpoi Zimpon, the National Rehabilitation Programme Office (NRPO), under the National Land Commission Secretariat (NLCS), has taken the initiative to address land-related matters within the Rehabilitation sites in close coordination with relevant divisions under NLCS, Dzongkhag and Dungkhag Land Sectors, and Gewogs.
This collective effort has contributed to clearer and more accurate land records, boundary demarcations, and timely support to landowners.
NRPO, on behalf of NLCS, sincerely appreciates the cooperation and commitment of all stakeholders who contributed to this important endeavour.

CMM User Training Successfully Completed for the Second Phase RolloutFollowing the successful pilot implementation of th...
27/08/2026

CMM User Training Successfully Completed for the Second Phase Rollout
Following the successful pilot implementation of the Consent Management Module (CMM) under the eSakor System in Thimphu, Paro, and Phuntsholing on 2 June 2026, the National Land Commission Secretariat (NLCS) has conducted User Training using the Training of Trainers (ToT) approach for designated officials from 11 Dzongkhags and 6 Dungkhags.

The training was conducted from 10–26 August 2026, with a two-day training session held at each regional venue. The training brought together officials from Trongsa, Bumthang, Zhemgang, Panbang, Punakha, Gasa, Wangdue Phodrang, Tsirang, Dagana, Lhamoizingkha, Chhukha, Samtse, Haa, Phuntsholing, Tashicholing, Dorokha, and Sombaykha.
The Training of Trainers (ToT) approach is intended to strengthen the capacity of key officials, enabling them to further train Gewog-level officials within their respective Dzongkhags. This approach will support effective knowledge transfer, promote consistent implementation, and ensure that users are adequately equipped to facilitate the CMM at the local level.

Through the CMM, landowners, family members, and witnesses will be able to provide consent digitally during land-related transactions, contributing to a more efficient, transparent, convenient, and citizen-centric land administration service.

Following the completion of the training, the second phase of CMM implementation is tentatively scheduled to commence from 2 September 2026 across the participating Dzongkhags and Dungkhags.
The NLCS extends its appreciation to all participating Dzongkhag and Dungkhag officials for their active participation and continued support in advancing digital transformation in land administration.

National Land Commission
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26/08/2026

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