Constitute teams of revenue experts to gauge accuracy of digitised land records: CS directs Revenue department

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Jammu, Jan 29:  J&K Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo Wednesday asked the Revenue department to constitute teams of revenue experts who would visit the districts to gauge the accuracy of the digitised records.

He said this while chairing a meeting to review progress on digitisation of land records of revenue villages of J&K under Digital India Land Record Modernisation Program (DlLRMP).

"It is pivotal to check the quality and accuracy of these records and people themselves should take lead in scrutinising their respective records for any discrepancies so that these are timely rectified," he said.

Atal Dulloo called for effective monitoring service delivery at different levels saying that most of the services rendered by the Revenue department are guaranteed under Public Service Guarantee Act (PSGA).

He impressed upon the officers to ensure completion of the digitisation of land records within the set timelines and said the government was committed towards boosting digitisation and maintenance of land records under DILRMP.

"D igitally updated and transparent land records facilitate optimisation of land resources and sharing of information with various agencies for assisting in policy and planning," he said.

Besides Financial Commissioner (ACS) Revenue, the meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD, Secretary Revenue, Director Land Records, SIO NIC besides other concerned officers.

He maintained that integration of digitised records with geo-referenced cadastral maps is essential to ensure seamless access to land records for enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of public service delivery.

He asked for keeping check on last-minute reverting or cancellation of applications maintaining that it defeats the purpose of PSGA.

Regarding National geospatial Knowledge based land Survey of urban Habitations (NAKSHA), the Chief Secretary emphasised on giving significant importance to this program as it will provide clarity on ownership of land and solve land related disputes in urban areas.

He said that completion of programme will ensure that urban land records are accurate and up-to-date empowering urban citizens, improving ease of living and enabling better urban planning.

During the meeting, a detailed presentation was made highlighting the progress achieved under DILRMS, so far, and the future steps to be taken up. It was given out that substantial progress has been achieved with respect to DILRMP and digitization of jamabandis has been completed in 6839 out of 6850 villages.

Regarding vectorised village maps, it was given out that the number of vectorised maps and geo referenced villages is 6518 and 6261 respectively. It was revealed that the Department is currently engaged in verification process to ensure quality and accuracy of these records.