Ensure timely settlement of revenue disputes, expedite land records digitization: Chief Minister

Lucknow : Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in a high-level review of the Revenue Department on Saturday, directed officials to fast-track the timely settlement of revenue disputes and accelerate land record digitization—calling them key to public trust, investment, and transparent governance. He emphasized a people-centric, tech-driven, and accountable work culture in the department.

The Chief Minister instructed officials to expedite the digitization of remaining land records and prioritize uploading urban land data to the online portal. He called for a user-friendly redesign of the Revenue Council portal and the creation of an integrated dashboard—from Lekhpal to Commissioner—for better monitoring and public benefit. He also emphasized displaying land use data of authorities in Khatauni and simplifying the land use change process under Section 80 to ensure greater transparency.

Emphasizing the need for full automation of transfer cases, the Chief Minister highlighted its potential to provide citizens with timely justice and ease. He also directed the implementation of technical intervention and transparency in the consolidation process, urging sensitivity in handling complex consolidation cases to avoid social disputes.

The Chief Minister ordered that undisputed inheritance cases be resolved within 15 working days. He also directed the mandatory resolution of all pending cases related to Khatauni, Aadhaar seeding, farmer registry, measurement, and Khasra investigation within the set time frame, with additional human resources allocated as needed.

The department reported the issuance of over 36 lakh caste, residence, and income certificates last year, with 85% processed online within seven working days. The Chief Minister commended this progress and instructed officials to further enhance service delivery for greater effectiveness and transparency.

The Chief Minister praised the department for its swift response during natural disasters, noting that over 3.5 lakh affected families received assistance through DBT in 2023-24. He also directed the complete disposal of all pending applications under the Mukhyamantri Krishak Accident Welfare Scheme within the next 10 working days.