Ranchi Administration Reviews Revenue Work, Directs Speedy Disposal of Pending Land Cases

Ranchi: With the objective of making revenue and land reform-related work more transparent, efficient and time-bound, the Ranchi district administration on Wednesday held a detailed review meeting of revenue work at Room No. 505, Block B of the Ranchi Collectorate. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Magistrate Manjunath Bhajantri.

The review focused on pending revenue cases, particularly filing and disposal matters, demarcation, record correction work, and land reports sought by various departments. Revenue officials, subordinate amins, revenue sub-inspectors and circle inspectors were directed to improve work practices. The Deputy Commissioner stressed that redressal of public grievances is a top priority and that negligence or delays in revenue services will not be tolerated. He also instructed officials to ensure that citizens are not compelled to make repeated visits to offices for resolution of their issues.

Progress of cases pending for more than 90 days, including both objectionable and non-objectionable filing and disposal cases, was reviewed, with directions to accord priority to their disposal. Special emphasis was laid on the speedy hearing and disposal of non-objectionable cases pending for over 30 days. Issues related to demarcation, record correction and revision, preparation and submission of land reports demanded by departments, and monitoring of cases involving double deposit restrictions were also discussed.

Reiterating the importance of revenue work as a core public service, the Deputy Commissioner said any laxity would invite strict action. He emphasized timely disposal of applications, transparency in functioning, and ensuring prompt and fair relief to citizens as the administration’s highest priorities.

The meeting was attended by SDO Sadar Ranchi Utkarsh Kumar, Additional Collector Ramnarayan Singh, Land Reforms Deputy Collector Mukesh Kumar, District Land Acquisition Officer K.K. Rajhans, Special Settlement Officer Moni Kumari, District Transport Officer Akhilesh Kumar, District Social Welfare Officer Surbhi Singh, Assistant Director (Social Security) Ravishankar Mishra, along with all circle officers, revenue staff, subordinate amins, revenue sub-inspectors and other concerned officials.