Himachal Pradesh CM Sets Deadline for Resolution of Pending Revenue Cases

In a decisive move, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu of Himachal Pradesh has directed officials to expedite resolving pending revenue cases related to mutation, partition, and land demarcation by January 20, 2024.

SHIMLA: Heading a high-power committee, the Chief Minister reviewed the backlog of revenue cases in the state and urged all deputy commissioners to address the pending matters expeditiously.

As of October 31, the state had a staggering 28,472 pending partition cases, distributed across various districts. Among them, Bilaspur accounted for 1,407 cases, Chamba 680, Hamirpur 2,413, Kangra 12,014, Kinnaur 156, Kullu 1,057, Lahaul-Spiti 48, Mandi 3,208, Shimla 1,288, Sirmaur 1,072, Solan 1,156, and Una 3,973.

Chief Minister Sukhu emphasized the government’s commitment to serving the common man and resolving their problems as its top priority. Acknowledging the substantial number of pending revenue cases in the state, he urged officials at all levels, from naib tehsildar to divisional commissioner, to actively engage in daily hearings and expeditious resolution of these cases. The Chief Minister emphasized that the timely disposal of cases would be a key factor reflected in the Annual Confidential Reports (ACR) of all officers and officials involved.

Furthermore, Sukhu highlighted the state government’s recent initiative of organizing ‘Intekaal Adalats’ on October 30 and 31, covering the entire state. Out of 41,907 pending cases, an impressive 31,105 were successfully disposed of during these priority-focused sessions, showcasing the government’s commitment to efficient case resolution.

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