Ramnagar. On Monday, Kumaon Divisional Commissioner Deepak Rawat visited the Ramnagar Tehsil office to audit revenue operations, pending court matters, and public grievances. He instructed staff to clear backlogged files within stipulated periods and to accelerate routine procedures.

Zero Tolerance for Unjustified Delays

While examining court‑pending cases, the Commissioner emphasized that no matter should linger without a legitimate cause. He ordered regular hearings and urged officials to dispose of every case swiftly, adhering to established rules, and to eliminate any needless procrastination.

Fast‑Track Land‑Use Applications

Reviewing applications filed under Section 143 for land‑use conversion, he mandated that all such requests be resolved within ten days, as per the prescribed guidelines, stressing transparency and timeliness in revenue matters.

Mutation Files Rejected on Day 35

The Commissioner expressed dissatisfaction after observing that the majority of mutation files were being rejected on the 35th day. He directed that the Tehsildar provide a detailed explanation and reiterated that mutation cases must be examined and cleared in accordance with the rules and within the allotted timeframe.

‘Khurra’ Cases Stuck for Over Two Years

He also took note of “Khurra” cases that have remained unresolved for more than two years. In response, he ordered the concerned Patwaris to submit explanations for the prolonged pendency.

Continuous Monitoring by SDM

The Commissioner tasked the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate (SDM) with regular monitoring of all pending matters at the tehsil level, insisting that citizens should not have to make repeated trips to government offices for revenue issues. He called for a streamlined workflow that guarantees prompt and quality disposal of cases.

Advocates’ Request for an Ahlmad

During the inspection, a group of lawyers met the Commissioner and urged the appointment of an Ahlmad at the tehsil office. He assured them that the posting would be prioritized and appealed to the legal community to help raise public awareness about mutation procedures.

The meeting was attended by Sub‑Divisional Magistrate Gopal Singh Chauhan, Tehsildar Manisha Makrana, and other tehsil officials and staff.