Varanasi, Gonda and Sant Kabir Nagar lead in settlement of revenue disputes

Lucknow : Quick, transparent, and technology-driven settlement of revenue cases has been a top priority for Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Thanks to his strict monitoring and focus on good governance, Uttar Pradesh has recorded historic progress in resolving land-related disputes. In just one year (April 1, 2024 to April 4, 2025), 2.3 crore cases were settled—achieving a disposal rate of 95.37%, up from 92.80% the previous year. This remarkable performance reflects the Yogi government’s commitment to timely justice for the common man. Notably, Varanasi, Gonda, and Sant Kabir Nagar emerged as top performers in revenue case settlements.

Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a significant decline in pending revenue cases, thanks to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s directive for strict monitoring and monthly reviews by Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh. As per the latest review, pending cases dropped from 15.1 lakh on April 1, 2024, to 11.2 lakh by April 4, 2025—a reduction of 3.9 lakh cases. The number of cases pending for less than a year fell by 80,000, while those pending for over 2, 3, and 5 years declined by 1.6 lakh, 80,000, and 70,000 respectively.

Among districts, Varanasi led the state by disposing of 5,31,406 cases with a disposal rate of 97.76%, followed by Gonda with 4,65,279 cases (97.27%) and Sant Kabir Nagar with 1,99,246 cases (95.77%). Jaunpur and Pratapgarh secured the fourth and fifth positions respectively.

The Yogi government’s focus on transparent and time-bound resolution of revenue cases has significantly boosted public trust in the judicial process. In the capital Lucknow, 9,73,838 cases were settled by April 4, 2025—an increase of 1,62,706 cases compared to 8,11,132 disposed till April 2024. Prayagraj followed with 7,06,163 cases resolved, while Gorakhpur disposed of 6,12,871 cases.

This remarkable progress is the result of e-governance, digital record management, and continuous monitoring by district magistrates, in line with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision. Regular review meetings, timely action, and tech-driven tracking systems have made speedy settlements possible.

The Revenue Department’s commitment to resolving cases within set deadlines has not only ensured administrative transparency but also brought substantial relief to rural communities. The sharp decline in land disputes has strengthened both social harmony and public confidence in governance.