• Also reviews flood preparedness measures

HANDWARA: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Handwara, Javed Naseem Masoodi, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting with all Tehsildars of Sub-Division Handwara to assess the progress of key revenue matters and ensure the effective implementation of various government initiatives.

During the meeting, the ADC conducted a detailed review of several important revenue-related issues, including the digitization of Jamabandis, rectification of Jamabandi errors, disposal of backlog mutations, grievance redressal, digitization and authentication of revenue maps, issuance of SVAMITVA Property Cards, Kahcharai and State Land matters, Section 27 cases, RCCM court cases, Jal Shakti assets, land acquisition cases, grievances received through JK Samadhan, CPGRAMS and Migrant Grievance Portals, besides cases under the Public Services Guarantee Act (PSGA).

The ADC emphasized the need for timely disposal of all pending revenue cases, strict adherence to timelines, and greater accountability in the implementation of government programmes. He directed the Tehsildars to ensure regular monitoring of all revenue matters, improve public service delivery, and maintain transparency and efficiency in revenue administration.

In view of the prevailing weather conditions and the possibility of heavy rainfall, the ADC also reviewed flood preparedness measures and issued necessary directions to all Tehsildars. He instructed that Tehsil-level Control Rooms be activated immediately and asked the field functionaries to identify vulnerable mohallas and houses located along nallahs and in landslide-prone areas, ensuring that timely alerts are issued through Lambardars and other field-level staff.

The ADC further directed that three-hourly situation reports from every Tehsil be submitted to the District Control Room. He also called for the immediate activation of field response teams comprising officers and officials of the Irrigation & Flood Control Department, Rural Development Department, Public Works Department, Public Health Engineering Department, Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Power Development Department, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department, and Health Department to ensure swift response in case of any emergency.

He also instructed all Tehsildars to keep relief shelters identified and ready for activation on a Tehsil-wise basis, wherever required, so that prompt assistance can be provided to the affected population in the event of any exigency.

The meeting also focused on strengthening the monitoring mechanism, expediting the resolution of public grievances, and enhancing coordination among field officers to achieve better governance outcomes across the Sub-Division.

All Tehsildars of Sub-Division Handwara attended the meeting and presented agenda-wise progress reports and updates on the matters under their respective jurisdictions.

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