Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, Mar 10: Financial Commissioner, Revenue Pramod Kumar Jain held meetings with revenue officers, Chowkidars and Lamberdars to review the progress and functioning of the department here today.
District Development Commissioner Ramesh Kumar, AC (UT) Rahul Yadav, ACR Atul Gupta, SDMs of Billawar, Bani, Hirangar, Basohli, Tehsildars, Naib Tehsildars, Girdawars, Patwaris, Numberdars and Chowkidars attended the meeting.
DDC while giving a brief presentation regarding functioning of Revenue Department putforth the details of infrastructure required for smooth functioning of the revenue offices including new administrative units. He also projected issues related to funds for renovation of record rooms and maintenance of vehicles.
Financial Commissioner called for infusing new life in Revenue Department and said that the provision of awards for best performing Patwaris, Girdawars and Naib Tehsildars will be made to improve their performance. He said schedule calendar for Patwaris and Giradawars should be rolled out to ensure their availability for public at their respective patwar halqas. He also directed to expedite disposal of court cases, land acquisition and updation of revenue record with special emphasis on conduct of upcoming Girdawari as per standing orders.
Pramod Kumar Jain also agreed to provide Rs 10 lakh each for 2 tehsil buildings and funds for completion of five Patwar Khanas in the district.
He also said that requisite measures would be taken to safeguard the old and new revenue records and exhorted upon revenue officers/officials to take innovative steps including use of Information Technology to improve their working.
Later, Financial Commissioner also held meeting with numberdars and chowkidars and heard their issues including enhancement of honorarium and uniform allowance.
While responding to the issues, Mr. Jain assured that all genuine issues of the workforce of Revenue Department will be looked into and addressed on priority.
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