Srinagar, MAY 15:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a review meeting of the Revenue Department at the Civil Secretariat today, focusing on enhancing the efficiency and transparency of land records management.
Attendees included Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lt Governor; Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Shaleen Kabra, Financial Commissioner Revenue; Dr. Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to the Lt Governor; Prasanna Ramaswamy G, Secretary, Revenue; along with Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, and other senior officials.
The Lt Governor emphasized developing a comprehensive and transparent land records management system to ensure seamless extension of various services to citizens. “Effective land governance for efficient service delivery, drone surveys, and generation of property cards, and accessibility of land records for the implementation of schemes and infrastructure development for the ease of living of citizens and quality and speedy delivery of services is our top priority,” he stated.
He directed the Revenue Department, Divisional Commissioners, and all Deputy Commissioners to streamline online services related to mutations, changes in land use, legal heir certificates, and SC, ST, and OBC certificates. He also stressed the importance of ensuring hassle-free access to land records and necessary certificates for all citizens.
During the meeting, officials briefed the Lt Governor on progress in scanning, uploading, and digitizing data, the status of properties related to Evacuee and Waqf assets, and the transfer of land for various public purposes. The discussion also covered the progress of the Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA), revenue collection realization, services provided on Revenue Plus, and the computerization of Revenue Courts.
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha Chairs Review Meeting of Revenue Department
