DC Kupwara chairs Revenue Conference

Kupwara : The District Administration, Kupwara today organized a daylong Revenue Conference, at Town Hall, here.The conference was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Imam Din. Addressing the conference, the DC said that the objective of holding Revenue Conference was to equip the Revenue Officers and Officials with latest Revenue Laws and Amendments so that the people at large could get benefited. He asked them to update knowledge regarding their powers, duties and responsibilities, besides, revenue matters.The DC stressed upon them to work with utmost dedication, honesty and ensure timely disposal of every matter religiously. He said the Revenue Department was known as the mother department and we all need to restore its erstwhile glory by our honest efforts in resolving public issues.The DC directed them to get proper know how and knowledge of Public Services Guarantee Act and ensure resolution of public grievance. He also directed Tehsildars and Naib Tehsildars to utilise powers as envisaged under PSGA and ensure timely redressal of public grievance, adding that the file which can be disposed of at Naib Tehsildar Level, should not come to higher authorities, till not required.The DC said that the officials/ officers who prove themselves as better service providers to the public in the district shall be recommended for awards, adding that this will introduce a sense of competition among them. He applauded one Tehsildar for issuing 125 certificates on spot at a grievance redressal camp. He also stressed upon the concerned to follow the same attitude to serve the public.The Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Bashir Ahmad Bhat also spoke on the occasion and highlighted the responsibilities of Revenue Officials.The DFO, Kamraj also spoke and gave detailed information regarding implementation of Forest Rights Act.Other speakers including Revenue experts gave detailed awareness about revenue matters including Jamabandi, Girdawari, Fardi-Partal, Akse-Latha and other matters in context of Revenue Conference.Later, the officers and officials of the Revenue department were given COVID vaccine by the Health Department Kupwara.Among others, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Bashir Ahmad Bhat, SDM Lolab, DFO Kamraj, Tehsildars, Naib Tehsildars, Girdawars and Patwaries of the district attended the Conference.