Munger/Patna: In a high-stakes review meeting held at the Munger Museum Auditorium on Monday, Bihar’s Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Sanjay Saraogi pulled up district officials for delays in key revenue services, calling for swift disposal of pending applications and greater accountability in field operations.
The meeting, which drew senior department officials including Additional Chief Secretary Deepak Kumar Singh, focused on a range of issues from land mutation delays to rent recovery and the ongoing “Abhiyan Basera-2” scheme.
The Minister expressed strong dissatisfaction over the number of unresolved mutation and Mutation Plus applications across several blocks. “The status of some blocks is worrying,” he remarked, urging officers to personally scrutinise and dispose of the applications instead of relying entirely on subordinates. He flagged the high number of rejections and insisted that officials contact applicants directly through local staff to correct minor errors rather than outright dismissing their requests.
Saraogi also warned officers about security concerns, directing them to protect their login credentials and prevent misuse. He called for improved coordination between District Land Reform Officers and Zonal Officers to expedite case resolutions. The District Magistrate was given a 15-day deadline to provide a comprehensive status report on pending applications and rent collection efforts.
Apart from administrative reviews, the Minister distributed Basgit Parchas (land allotment papers) to 19 beneficiaries, reiterating the government’s commitment to land rights for the underprivileged. He criticised the poor state of interim rent collection and urged authorities to organise special camps to increase government revenue.
Field inspections and daily progress reports were made mandatory for local officers to ensure on-ground efficiency. Concluding the session, he reminded everyone of their role as public servants and stressed the need for dedication in implementing public welfare schemes.
