Revenue dept must implement digital initiatives to resolve pending cases immediately: Bawankule

Pune: The state revenue department will implement new technology and streamlined processes to reduce the backlog of pending revenue cases, revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Thursday during a two-day workshop for revenue officials in Pune.
Speaking at the event, Bawankule directed all district administrations to implement a "zero hearing resolution", mandating immediate settlement of pending cases rather than prolonging them through multiple hearings.
"The revenue department is the face of govt. Every district must work toward resolving hearing cases immediately," Bawankule said, emphasizing that technology would play a crucial role in achieving this goal.
The minister instructed officials to work as a cohesive unit from the talathi level to senior officials to understand and resolve citizens' problems promptly. "Problems of the people should be understood and resolved immediately," he said at the conference.
The workshop, organised as part of the department's 100-day action plan, brought together district collectors and revenue officials from across the state to share successful practices for reducing case pendency.
Additional chief secretary Rajesh Kumar explained that the workshop's purpose was to exchange effective working methods between experienced and younger officials. "The probationary and young district collectors should be informed about good work being done elsewhere, so they can implement similar approaches in their jurisdictions," Kumar said at the inaugural event.
As part of the modernisation effort, the department unveiled several digital tools, including the ISPITS (Electronics Property System Integrated Tool) operating system, Bhu Praman Kendra, and e-Measurement Version 2 system, which are expected to simplify procedures and expedite case resolution.
Settlement commissioner of land records Suhas Diwase demonstrated the digital working methods that will be implemented across the department.
The new systems are designed to make operations more efficient, particularly at the talathi level, where most citizen interactions occur.
Bawankule also suggested using new media, including artificial intelligence, to implement innovative initiatives similar to those in other states. "The department should focus on implementing innovative initiatives that will make it a model in the country," he added.
The workshop was attended by divisional commissioners from Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Nagpur, Konkan, and Amravati, along with all district collectors from the state.
Pune: The state revenue department will implement new technology and streamlined processes to reduce the backlog of pending revenue cases, revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Thursday during a two-day workshop for revenue officials in Pune.
Speaking at the event, Bawankule directed all district administrations to implement a "zero hearing resolution", mandating immediate settlement of pending cases rather than prolonging them through multiple hearings.
"The revenue department is the face of govt. Every district must work toward resolving hearing cases immediately," Bawankule said, emphasizing that technology would play a crucial role in achieving this goal.
The minister instructed officials to work as a cohesive unit from the talathi level to senior officials to understand and resolve citizens' problems promptly. "Problems of the people should be understood and resolved immediately," he said at the conference.
The workshop, organised as part of the department's 100-day action plan, brought together district collectors and revenue officials from across the state to share successful practices for reducing case pendency.
Additional chief secretary Rajesh Kumar explained that the workshop's purpose was to exchange effective working methods between experienced and younger officials. "The probationary and young district collectors should be informed about good work being done elsewhere, so they can implement similar approaches in their jurisdictions," Kumar said at the inaugural event.
As part of the modernisation effort, the department unveiled several digital tools, including the ISPITS (Electronics Property System Integrated Tool) operating system, Bhu Praman Kendra, and e-Measurement Version 2 system, which are expected to simplify procedures and expedite case resolution.
Settlement commissioner of land records Suhas Diwase demonstrated the digital working methods that will be implemented across the department.
The new systems are designed to make operations more efficient, particularly at the talathi level, where most citizen interactions occur.
Bawankule also suggested using new media, including artificial intelligence, to implement innovative initiatives similar to those in other states. "The department should focus on implementing innovative initiatives that will make it a model in the country," he added.
The workshop was attended by divisional commissioners from Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Nagpur, Konkan, and Amravati, along with all district collectors from the state.