At least 2.5 lakh cases are pending before land survey tribunals (LSTs) across the country. This is causing immense suffering for litigants, as they are not getting justice despite the lapse of many years after filing of cases. There were less than 2 lakh cases before the LSTs last year, but the number is now more than 2.5 lakh, sources said. Although there is a provision in the law to form an appeal tribunal for ensuring more justice, it is yet to be formed. Aggrieved litigants are unable to appeal against an LST decision, if any. They have to file writ petitions before the High Court to seek remedy, sources added. The Bangladesh Survey Revised (BSR) began in 1984, but it is yet to be completed. In some places, the BSR has been completed,…

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