With reference to the Mojini system in Karnataka, consider the following statements: 1. The state government announced a temporary pause on revised land survey fees due to severe drought. 2. The new fee structure was scheduled to be implemented from October 1. 3. The government will continue to apply the new fee structure from October 1 until further orders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Karnataka pauses revised land survey fees under Mojini system due to severe drought

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Land reforms· Prelims· 5 October 2026

Fiscal intervention and fee waivers as disaster management tools for agrarian livelihoods: a GS3 and Ethics case study.

Why in news

The Karnataka State Government announced a temporary pause on revised land survey fees under the Mojini system to protect farmers during a severe drought.

Background

Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara announced the suspension of the new fee structure effective October 1. The government will continue to apply the fee structure in force prior to October 1 until further orders.

Facts for Prelims

FactMojini system: A land survey system in Karnataka where fees were scheduled for revision on October 1.
PostG. Parameshwara: Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister of Karnataka.
PlaceKarnataka: State where the land survey fee pause was implemented.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Mojini system in Karnataka, consider the following statements:

The state government announced a temporary pause on revised land survey fees due to severe drought.
The new fee structure was scheduled to be implemented from October 1.
The government will continue to apply the new fee structure from October 1 until further orders.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The government will continue to apply the fee structure in force prior to October 1.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how state-led fiscal interventions and fee waivers can serve as effective disaster management tools for protecting agrarian livelihoods during climate-induced droughts.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Fiscal policy trade-off: Balancing state revenue generation against the socio-economic protection of drought-affected farming communities.
Administrative flexibility: The role of executive discretion in suspending statutory fee structures during declared natural calamities.

Keywords: Agrarian distress · Fiscal intervention · Climate resilience · Disaster management · Revenue policy

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