Concern raised on 1.5L pending revenue cases, 'lack of mgmt' in Bhuiyan portal

Raipur: The issue of approximately 1.5 lakh pending revenue cases in the state was raised during Thursday's Chhattisgarh Assembly calling attention motion. BJP MLA Ajay Chandrakar emphasised the gravity of the situation, noting that the 'Bhuiyan Portal' lacks proper management. Speaker Dr Raman Singh directed the minister to address the revenue cases before the situation becomes critical.

MLAs Umesh Patel and Shakuntala Porte joined Chandrakar in raising concerns about the backlog of revenue cases through the motion.

Chandrakar criticised the Bhuiyan Portal, stating it creates difficulties for farmers with 35% inaccurate data entries. He pointed out that portal complaints remain unresolved for three to four months, despite seven-day resolution requirement.

He questioned whether state govt departments would assume control of the portal from NIC, given that the matters concern governmental operations.

Revenue minister Tankram Verma clarified that SDMs and Tehsildars possess authority to rectify land record errors, noting that the previous administration had restricted this power to SDMs. He confirmed that 1,49,479 revenue cases await resolution.

Chandrakar highlighted the Revenue Department's non-compliance with the Public Service Guarantee Act. The Revenue minister acknowledged the increased backlog and announced plans for a revenue fortnight post-budget session to address pending cases.

Regarding portal error corrections, the Revenue minister explained that NIC manages operations with an appointed nodal officer handling corrections.

Chandrakar expressed concern about delayed error corrections and questioned the effectiveness of the Bhuiya Portal. He enquired about actions taken following High Court observations on revenue cases.

Minister Verma responded by mentioning organised camps for revenue cases.

Chandrakar noted ongoing issues with revenue case settlements and portal corrections, stating that NIC meetings are required for online error rectification.

The Speaker instructed the development of an action plan for pending cases. Verma assured prompt concrete measures.

Congress MLA Umesh Patel raised concerns about inaction on farmer appeals, citing a case where an individual in Akaltara attempted suicide after repeated visits.

Raipur: The issue of approximately 1.5 lakh pending revenue cases in the state was raised during Thursday's Chhattisgarh Assembly calling attention motion. BJP MLA Ajay Chandrakar emphasised the gravity of the situation, noting that the 'Bhuiyan Portal' lacks proper management. Speaker Dr Raman Singh directed the minister to address the revenue cases before the situation becomes critical.

MLAs Umesh Patel and Shakuntala Porte joined Chandrakar in raising concerns about the backlog of revenue cases through the motion.

Chandrakar criticised the Bhuiyan Portal, stating it creates difficulties for farmers with 35% inaccurate data entries. He pointed out that portal complaints remain unresolved for three to four months, despite seven-day resolution requirement.

He questioned whether state govt departments would assume control of the portal from NIC, given that the matters concern governmental operations.

Revenue minister Tankram Verma clarified that SDMs and Tehsildars possess authority to rectify land record errors, noting that the previous administration had restricted this power to SDMs. He confirmed that 1,49,479 revenue cases await resolution.

Chandrakar highlighted the Revenue Department's non-compliance with the Public Service Guarantee Act. The Revenue minister acknowledged the increased backlog and announced plans for a revenue fortnight post-budget session to address pending cases.

Regarding portal error corrections, the Revenue minister explained that NIC manages operations with an appointed nodal officer handling corrections.

Chandrakar expressed concern about delayed error corrections and questioned the effectiveness of the Bhuiya Portal. He enquired about actions taken following High Court observations on revenue cases.

Minister Verma responded by mentioning organised camps for revenue cases.

Chandrakar noted ongoing issues with revenue case settlements and portal corrections, stating that NIC meetings are required for online error rectification.

The Speaker instructed the development of an action plan for pending cases. Verma assured prompt concrete measures.

Congress MLA Umesh Patel raised concerns about inaction on farmer appeals, citing a case where an individual in Akaltara attempted suicide after repeated visits.