In a major achievement Srinagar has become the first district in Jammu and Kashmir to complete updation of land record-of-rights called as Jamabandis.The achievement follows 12 months of persistent efforts to complete the updation exercise.
Financial Commissioner Revenue, Pawan Kotwal described this achievement as “most cherished” in his entire service career, adding it was the happiest moment in his association with the department.He made the remarks while speaking at a function organised at SKICC here to felicitate the district revenue department for the much-awaited and major achievement.
Kotwal said completion of updation of Jamabandis was a proud moment for the entire department, adding it could not have been possible without tireless efforts of the district administration.Kotwal commended Deputy Commissioner (DC), Shahid Iqbal Choudhary for the achievement, stating that his leadership of the district has been “exceptional.”
He said what makes the achievement “great” was that it has been done despite a host of challenges that the past 12 months have thrown for the administration.He said he followed the progress of updation of Jamabandis of the district closely and was highly impressed by the efforts of the administration through all these challenges which still exist in form of COVID19 pandemic.
Kotwal also lauded the Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Srinagar and all revenue officers from tehsildars to patwaris for their efforts.“This is just the first step in this important project of digital land records management and stressed the importance of now completing the next important step of digitisation of revenue records,” he said.
Earlier the DC gave a detailed presentation to the Financial Commissioner about steps taken to equip and modernise the revenue department.The DC informed that from new offices or renovation of existing ones to equipment of officers in the form of dedicated vehicles and computers with assured internet facilities, a host of measures have been initiated to bridge the infrastructural gaps that existed and prevented desired functioning of the department and officers associated with it.
While briefing the Financial Commissioner about efforts to complete updation of record of rights he expressed his appreciation to all revenue officers and officials of the district.
