Dehradun – In a bold step to eliminate procedural delays, the Uttarakhand Revenue Council has mandated a comprehensive revamp of land‑mutation handling and a heightened emphasis on the performance of subordinate revenue courts throughout the state.
Fast‑Tracking Pending Mutations
Revenue Council Commissioner and Secretary Ranjana Rajguru reviewed the current docket of dakhil‑kharij (mutation) cases and the caseload of revenue courts in each district. She directed Assistant Collectors (First Class), tehsildars, Naib Tehsildars and related staff to dispose of outstanding matters strictly in line with the prescribed rules and timelines.
Presiding officers were instructed to adjudicate every mutation request on its factual merits, applying the relevant statutes, so that citizens are not forced to endure unnecessary waiting periods.
Ensuring Up‑to‑Date Court Registers
The Council stressed that every revenue court must keep a complete, well‑organized register. Current records enable rapid verification of a case’s status and help avoid procedural setbacks.
Files of concluded matters must be transferred to the record rooms within the stipulated period, guaranteeing that original documents are readily accessible for any appellate review.
Timely Service of Summons
Officials received a clear mandate to serve summons issued by revenue courts within the legally prescribed timeframe. Particular attention was drawn to Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar, where officers were warned against any laxity in delivering summons related to mutation proceedings.
Launching a Statewide ‘Mutation Day’
To further accelerate the clearance of pending mutation work, the Council will inaugurate a statewide ‘Mutation Day’ beginning next month. Rajguru asked the presiding officers of all tehsils to finalize logistical arrangements well before the first event.
The initiative seeks to make mutation disposal more time‑bound and transparent, offering much‑needed relief to landowners awaiting title updates.
Key Participants in the Review Meeting
- Joint Director (Consolidation) – Naresh Chandra Durgapal
- Deputy Revenue Commissioner – Meenakshi Patwal
- District Government Counsel (Revenue) – Nitin Vashishtha
- Additional District Magistrates from across Uttarakhand
