Maps are instrumental in the commodification of land and its exchange in markets. The critical cartog- raphy literature emphasizes the ‘‘power of maps” to (re)define property relations through their descrip- tive and prescriptive attributes. But how do maps work to achieve these outcomes? This paper examines the notion of maps as ‘‘inscription devices” that turn land into a commodity that can be bought and sold by investors. It is based on the analysis of a land reform project in the Southern African country of Lesotho.

The first set of the land laws were enacted in 2012 in line with the timelines outlined in the Constitution of Kenya 2010. In keeping with the spirit of the constitution, the Land Act, Land Registration Act and the national Land Commission Act respond to the requirements of Articles 60, 61, 62, 67 & 68 of the Constitution.

The French cadastral map depicts and identifies property ownership for tax purposes. It is the only continually-updated, large-scale plot map that covers all of French territory. The map is published annually in each French municipality and has been available free of charge to the general public since 2008 on the website www.cadastre.gouv.fr/, which has proved to be extremely successful.

The Department of Revenue and Disaster Management, Government of Haryana deals with maintaining   and  updating   of   revenue   records,   transaction   by   way   of   sale,   mortgage, collection   of   revenue,   consolidation of   holdings,   etc.   The   functionaries   of   Revenue department come   into   close   contact   with   general   public   in   connection   with   various ctivities/  transactions  dealing  with  immoveable  property.

Cadastral maps can be used as an effective initial set of data for new street maps in particular, and any type of large scale map project in general. This is due to a) a high degree of currency and accuracy of the digital cadastral database (DCDB); b) DCDB’s overall high level of reliability in terms of completeness; and c) the availability of DCDB to the public. It is within the context of these three notable features that the Australian and Bruneian experiences with DCDB are examined.

Cadastral map in modern market economy in different fields is marketable product. Summarized on it digital geospatial data, obtained in cadastral survey, can be widely used by many users. These data are captured using different methods of cadastral surveying therefore they have different accuracy. Land parcel boundaries are updated in compliance with data of higher accuracy. Wherewith, assessment and improvement of quality of cadastral map is very actually.