Lucknow, August 30: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the timely resolution of long-pending revenue cases in the state’s courts. He emphasized that unnecessary delays in matters related to citizens’ land, property, and rights are unacceptable. The trend of postponing hearings must change.
The Chief Minister instructed officials to prioritize and expedite the resolution of all revenue cases pending for over five years, from the Naib Tehsildar Court to the Revenue Council courts. He specifically called for the expedited handling of uncontested inheritance cases under Section 33. This directive was part of a video conference review with senior officials and field officers on public interest issues.
He stressed that the resolution of complaints should not be limited to paperwork; it must address the actual problems faced by the complainants. The Chief Minister insisted that before resolving any complaint, a thorough investigation of the relevant facts and records should be conducted, and necessary reports should be obtained. During the review, instances were noted where cases were resolved based on secondary information rather than the original complaint, or cases were closed without obtaining essential reports. He ordered a re-evaluation of cases with unsatisfactory feedback to gather factual reports.
CM Yogi stated that for cases resolved unsatisfactorily or closed based on incorrect reports, explanations should be sought from the respective District Magistrate or Police Superintendent within five days. Each case must ensure a satisfactory resolution for the complainant. He reiterated that the government’s priority is not merely to reduce the number of complaints but to provide real and lasting solutions to the public’s problems.
During the meeting, the Revenue Council presented district-wise status updates on the resolution of cases related to name changes, boundary demarcation, surveying, inheritance, partition, and land use, from the Naib Tehsildar’s court to the levels of Sub-Divisional Magistrate, District Magistrate, and Commissioner. The Chief Minister was also informed about the top five districts with the most cases pending for over five years and the ten longest-pending cases in the state.
He instructed District Magistrates to personally review the revenue courts in their districts and ensure regular monitoring of pending cases. He noted that quick resolution of revenue cases would provide significant relief to citizens, freeing them from years of bureaucratic delays. He called for a clear, time-bound action plan for effective monitoring of pending cases.
The meeting also analyzed the crime situation in the state from July 13 to August 23. The Additional Director General of Police, Law and Order, reported a 0.4% decrease in total FIRs, a 5.1% drop in serious crimes, a 3.9% reduction in crimes against women, and an 11.2% decline in crimes against Scheduled Castes and Tribes during the period from July 17 to August 23 compared to July 13 to 19. The Chief Minister directed continuous vigilance and effective action for crime control.
He emphasized the need for special vigilance and prompt action regarding crimes against women and children. He instructed weekly crime analysis at the police zone and range levels to regularly assess the actual crime situation and take immediate effective action where necessary. He also called for increased visibility and activity from women beat police officers in the community, urging strict action against incidents like harassment and chain snatching without hesitation.
The Chief Minister stated that police actions against criminals should not only be effective but also serve as a deterrent to others. With upcoming festivals like Krishna Janmashtami, Vishwakarma Puja, and Ganesh Chaturthi, he instructed the police and administration to ensure thorough preparations with vigilance and sensitivity. He noted that Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated with great devotion across the state. Given the expected crowds in Mathura-Vrindavan, a detailed crowd control plan should be prepared in advance.
He directed the management of the Banke Bihari Temple to coordinate and develop a separate action plan, including arrangements for holding areas as needed. The Chief Minister also instructed the formation of a new police circle in Vrindavan and the deployment of necessary police forces, along with the appointment of separate joint magistrates for Mathura and Vrindavan. He emphasized that all police stations should celebrate Krishna Janmashtami with reverence and enthusiasm, decorating the stations attractively and involving the public.
Regarding the immersion of idols after Ganesh Chaturthi, he instructed that special security arrangements be made, ensuring that the height of the idols does not exceed the prescribed limits to prevent accidents with high-tension wires. Given the current flooding of several rivers, robust safety measures should be implemented at immersion sites. He directed local authorities to review arrangements for all festivals to ensure they are conducted peacefully and harmoniously, maintaining special vigilance in sensitive areas, deploying adequate police forces, and keeping a watchful eye on mischievous and unruly elements.
The Chief Minister instructed the continuous campaign against mafia activities, particularly focusing on cattle smuggling.
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