Jaunpur maintains top spot in revenue dispute resolution in UP for fifth month in a row

Lucknow : Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s strict monitoring and monthly district-wise reviews have significantly improved the resolution of revenue disputes in Uttar Pradesh. Under his special initiative, a fast-track strategy was adopted, leading to a remarkable increase in case settlements across the state.

According to the latest report by the Board of Revenue in February, Jaunpur has once again secured the top position in case settlements across Uttar Pradesh, while Ballia and Ghazipur rank second and third, respectively.

In the top ten rankings, Kushinagar, Jhansi, and Lakhimpur Kheri have also made their mark. Notably, Jaunpur has maintained its number one position for the past five months, demonstrating the success of the government’s focused efforts in streamlining revenue dispute resolutions.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued clear directives to ensure that revenue disputes are resolved on a priority basis. His initiative aims not only to deliver swift justice to the public but also to enhance transparency and accountability within the administration.

In line with this, District Magistrates and other officials across the state are working with utmost efficiency to expedite case resolutions. Jaunpur DM Dinesh Kumar Singh affirmed that revenue disputes are being settled in accordance with the Chief Minister’s vision for prompt and effective governance.

As per the February report of the Revenue Court’s Computerized Management System (RCCMS) issued by the Board of Revenue, five revenue courts in Jaunpur have exceeded the disposal benchmark set by the board. Against a monthly standard of 250 cases, these courts successfully resolved 428 cases, achieving an impressive disposal rate of 171.20%.

District Magistrate Dinesh Kumar Singh highlighted that the District Magistrate Court achieved 200% efficiency by resolving 60 cases against the standard of 30. Similarly, the Additional District Magistrate (Finance and Revenue) disposed of 110 cases against a benchmark of 50, attaining 220% efficiency.

Meanwhile, the Additional District Magistrate Land Revenue Court demonstrated remarkable performance, clearing 168 cases against a target of 50, achieving 336% efficiency. With this, Jaunpur has consistently held the top position in revenue case disposals for the past five months.

On the other hand, Ballia secured the second position, with three courts settling 146 cases against the standard of 130, recording an efficiency rate of 112.31%. Meanwhile, Ghazipur, ranking third, saw its four courts resolve 209 cases against the standard of 190, achieving 110% efficiency.

As per the Board of Revenue’s benchmarks, Kushinagar, Jhansi, Lakhimpur Kheri, Ambedkarnagar, Shravasti, Etah, and Mau have also secured positions in the top ten for revenue case resolution. Among them, the case disposals in February were as follows: Kushinagar: 248 cases, Jhansi: 288 cases, Lakhimpur Kheri: 234 cases, Ambedkarnagar: 186 cases, Shravasti: 59 cases, Etah: 127 cases and Mau: 156 cases

Lakhimpur Kheri District Magistrate Durgashakti Nagpal stated that 234 cases were disposed of against the Revenue Board’s prescribed benchmark of 300, placing Kheri in sixth position across the state. She noted that, being Uttar Pradesh’s largest district, it naturally receives the highest number of revenue cases.

However, in line with CM Yogi Adityanath’s directive, priority is being given to swift case resolutions. Following the release of the Board of Revenue’s report, a review meeting was held with officials, instructing them to further accelerate the resolution process.