‘Resolve all revenue cases on merit, fix accountability’: UP CM Yogi to officials

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath. (Special Arrangement)

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Friday directed state officials to resolve all revenue-related cases strictly on merit. These encompass cases related to land measurement, mutation, inheritance or population records. He further directed that accountability be fixed in all pending cases and their disposal be ensured within a prescribed time frame. His issued these directions at review meeting on the functioning of the Revenue Department.

CM Adityanath emphasised making the consolidation process more transparent and accelerating efforts to implement map-based and rover-based land measurement systems.

He directed that a system be developed to enable automatic disposal of mutation and inheritance cases, stating that it would ensure timely and hassle-free justice for citizens.

He instructed that a rover-based land measurement system be implemented in all districts. He suggested taking support from engineering colleges, polytechnics and ITIs for providing training in operating rovers.

CM Adityanath directed that digitisation of land records be expedited and completed at the earliest to strengthen departmental monitoring and benefit the general public. He called for simplification and transparency in land-use change procedures under Section 80 of the state’s revenue code.

For grievance redressal, he suggested developing a system similar to a call center at the level of the Revenue Council.

The Chief Minister directed that all pending cases related to farmer registry, land measurement and khasra verification be resolved mandatorily within the prescribed time limit. He also instructed that government services such as income, caste and residence certificates be made more efficient, transparent and time-bound.

Additionally, he directed lekhpals to establish their offices in panchayat secretariats and resolve public grievances locally. He also emphasized the need for the construction of integrated multi-storey office complexes at the district level, housing the District Magistrate and all district-level offices under one roof.

In view of the prevailing cold wave, the Chief Minister directed officials to ensure proper management of facilities at night shelters, arrange bonfires at public places and expedite blanket distribution for the needy. To ensure the safety of statues and memorials of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar installed in gram panchayats, he instructed that boundary walls be constructed, in coordination with the Social Welfare Department.