THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Ranchi, Jan 16: Jharkhand’s Land Revenue Minister Deepak Birua emphasized that revenue collection processes should prioritize the convenience of the common people, particularly on land-related issues.
He directed officials to bring land mutation and other land-related services under the Right to Service Act, ensuring the timely completion of such tasks. This, he stated, would provide better facilities for citizens and boost the government’s revenue collection efforts.
Minister Birua made these remarks during a virtual meeting with divisional commissioners and departmental secretaries on Thursday, held at his departmental office in Project Bhawan.
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Minister Birua pointed out that, currently, people must visit courts and government offices just to obtain receipts for their own land. To address this, he announced that a new facility would be introduced, enabling citizens to obtain land receipts with a barcode directly on their mobile phones. The department will take further steps to implement this initiative. He explained that barcode-enabled receipts will eliminate the need for people to visit various offices to obtain these documents.
Recovery of dues worth ₹2,000 crores from companies in Jamshedpur
During the meeting, a proposal was raised by the Chaibasa Commissioner to recover outstanding dues worth ₹2,000 crores from companies in the Jamshedpur district. Taking immediate cognizance of the matter, the Minister directed officials to initiate appropriate action. He noted that several similar cases could significantly increase the state’s revenue if addressed effectively and emphasized the need to focus on such opportunities.
Instruction on illegal occupation of government land
The Minister also expressed concern over the illegal occupation of government land. He instructed officials to prepare a comprehensive list to determine whether Jamabandi (land records) is being maintained for government land. Additionally, he pointed out that the banks of the Harmu River are being encroached upon, threatening the river’s existence. He directed officials to discuss the matter at the departmental level and ensure necessary actions are taken.
Other key issues discussed in the meeting included:
- Resolving pending mutations and streamlining land-related revenue collection processes.
- Implementing suggestions for the renewal of Khasmahal land.
- Recovering Serat land revenue.
- Issuing special instructions for the execution of auction-related cases.
- Conducting regular reviews of pending court cases and ensuring their immediate resolution by senior officials.
- Enhancing inspections in zonal offices to improve revenue collection.
The Minister also reviewed and guided suggestions submitted by divisional commissioners, including Ranchi Divisional Commissioner Anjani Mishra, Hazaribagh Divisional Commissioner Pawan Kumar, Palamu Divisional Commissioner Balkishun Munda, Dumka Divisional Commissioner Lalchand Dadel, and Chaibasa Divisional Commissioner Hariprasad Kesari.
In addition to Minister Deepak Birua, the meeting was attended by Principal Secretary Chandrashekhar, Special Secretary Shashiprakash Jha, and other departmental officers.
