Patna: The distribution of land records in Bihar has been affected after more than 10,000 survey workers went on strike. Under the Revenue Maha Abhiyan, jamabandi forms were supposed to be delivered door to door, but the strike has forced officials to set up camps in villages instead. Many landowners are unable to collect their forms because they do not know about these camps.
The Revenue and Land Reforms Department has asked for help from several government departments, but their workers have not been able to reach villages like the survey staff. Now, the department is considering taking the help of the postal department to deliver 3.6 crore jamabandi copies across 38 districts. The campaign started on 16 August and will run until 20 September.
Officials say strict action will be taken if striking employees try to block government work. Additional Chief Secretary Deepak Kumar Singh has directed district magistrates to stay alert. Municipal employees are also being involved in urban areas to help distribute forms and correct mistakes in records.
The Revenue Maha Abhiyan aims to give every landowner an online copy of their jamabandi. The campaign also includes correcting errors, registering missed entries, and accepting applications for succession and partition transfers. Despite delays, the government says it is committed to completing the work on time.
