Haryana government introduces new measures to fast-track land partition cases. Assistant Collectors & Tehsildars given monthly targets; ADR mechanism to resolve disputes efficiently.
The Haryana Revenue Department has issued new guidelines to expedite the resolution of land partition cases in the state. Under the new directives, Assistant Collectors are required to dispose of a minimum of 12 cases per month, while Tehsildars with lower workloads have been assigned a target of 20 cases. Additionally, an Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism will be implemented, where retired officers will mediate disputes. Performance-based incentives and transfers to non-revenue positions will also be introduced to enhance efficiency.
Government’s Initiative to Reduce Delays
Dr. Sumita Mishra, Financial Commissioner (Revenue) of Haryana’s Revenue and Disaster Management Department, announced comprehensive directives to ensure the speedy settlement of land partition cases. The initiative aims to provide relief to thousands of citizens who have been waiting for years due to prolonged delays in revenue courts.
According to the new rules, each Assistant Collector (Second Class) must resolve at least 12 partition cases per month. A stringent three-tier monitoring system has been established to track compliance, with monthly reviews conducted by the Deputy Commissioner, Divisional Commissioner, and Financial Commissioner (Revenue). All districts are required to maintain strict supervision and submit monthly progress reports without fail.
Targeted Workload and Case Distribution
Addressing workload imbalances, Dr. Mishra highlighted that some Tehsildars are currently assigned to offices with relatively fewer cases. To optimize resources, all Deputy Commissioners have been instructed to reallocate pending cases to such Tehsildars. Officials have a monthly target of resolving at least 20 cases, while District Collectors are responsible for ensuring an equitable distribution of cases across all revenue courts.
Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanism
To encourage amicable settlements and reduce litigation, an ADR system has been introduced. Under this framework, Deputy Commissioners can engage retired revenue officers on a contractual basis to mediate unresolved partition cases. The retired officers will hold ADR camps at the village level, motivating parties to reach mutually agreed resolutions.
Once a settlement is reached, the concerned parties will present the agreement to the designated revenue officer for legal enforcement. For every successful settlement, a fee of ₹10,000 will be provided, shared equally by the disputing parties.
also read:- CM Nayab Singh Saini Announces a number of Development Initiatives in Kharkhoda
Enhanced Administrative Measures
Dr. Mishra emphasized the need to strengthen institutional capacity. Deputy Commissioners have been directed to provide additional independent readers to revenue officers where necessary and to establish independent revenue courts. To ensure consistent judicial availability, regular Tehsildars and Naib Tehsildars are required to hold revenue courts at least three days a week, while other designated officers must conduct courts five days a week.
Performance Review and Accountability
Officials handling partition cases will undergo quarterly performance reviews. Top-performing officers, even if not currently in revenue roles, may be assigned to their preferred Tehsils based on administrative feasibility. Conversely, the bottom five officers failing to meet targets could be transferred to non-revenue duties. This “carrot and stick” approach is intended to instill a culture of efficiency and accountability in revenue administration.
Dr. Mishra concluded that each revenue officer’s performance and progress will be strictly monitored under these new guidelines, ensuring that land partition cases are resolved promptly and efficiently.
For More Hindi News: http://newz24india.com