Summary: The suggestions to abolish the office of Commissioner in the Sundarbans area of Bakarganj were closely connected with proposals for the adoption of the raiyatwari system. In 1903, the Board of Revenue recommended the adoption of raiyatwari settlements as the solution to existing issues, highlighting the success of the system in encouraging cultivation and addressing the lack of progress under the existing capitalist rules. The Board proposed substantial investments for reclamation work, emphasizing the need for direct relations between the government and cultivators. Government accepted the recommendations, suspending existing capitalist rules and allocating funds for reclamation work. The adoption of the raiyatwari system was seen as essential to counteracting existing problems and establishing a prosperous tenantry in the Sundarbans area. The history of forest grants, clearance conditions, and decisions on reclamation policies demonstrated the evolution towards a more efficient and sustainable approach to land management in the region. Ultimately, the shift towards raiyatwari settlements marked a significant change in administrative strategies, emphasizing direct involvement with cultivators and the promotion of sustainable agricultural practices for the long-term benefit of the region.