Patna (ABN): Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha inaugurated the Land Reforms Public Welfare Workshop by lighting the lamp at the Gyan Bhavan auditorium. Addressing the ceremony, he clearly stated that this workshop is not being held for speeches, but to bring positive changes in the entire system. The elimination of public problems and ensuring timely completion of work should be our goal.

Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, while issuing strict instructions to the officers, said that they should identify the applicants using fake documents and register criminal cases against them. In this task, the cooperation of Land Reforms Sub-Divisional Magistrate and Additional District Magistrate will be taken, and action will be taken with the help of available legal advisors, so that those using fake documents cannot escape in any case. Strict legal action will be taken against them.

He said that a 100-day action plan has been prepared to bring reforms at the lower level, under which Land Reforms Public Welfare Dialogue is being organized in the districts. The top priority of the department is to resolve all land-related issues of the poor homeless under Mutation, Pramarjan Plus, and Abhiyan Basera 2 in a timely manner. It will be reviewed again division-wise in the new year.

He also announced that officers working legally and consistently will be rewarded and honored. He also directed that complaint boxes be installed in all zones and zonal officers should personally open them for the redressal of complaints. Land Reforms Sub-Divisional officers will also have to ensure such arrangements.

Warning against unethical practices, Mr. Sinha said that a flying squad is being formed at the headquarters level to deal with such cases. It will make surprise field visits to ensure investigation and disciplinary action. He also said that it is mandatory to accept applications from the public and provide receipts. If a hearing is not held at the zonal level, complaints can be lodged in the offices of the Sub-Divisional Officer of Land Reforms, Additional Collector, Collector, and Divisional Commissioner, respectively. The case should be taken to the level of Principal Secretary, Secretary, or Minister at the headquarters only as a last resort.

Regarding land dispute cases, the Deputy Chief Minister directed that people's complaints should be heard seriously on Saturdays. If police cooperation is not received, a written complaint will be lodged with the Director-General of Police and action will be taken. He said that harassing the poor, the downtrodden, and farmers while working will not be tolerated in any way.

Referring to Abhiyan Basera-2, the Deputy Chief Minister said that it will be restarted as a campaign to provide land to the families of scheduled castes and scheduled tribes. Everyone should give it priority.

The program was moderated by Deputy Director Ms. Mona Jha, while the welcome speech was given by Secretary Mr. Jay Singh. The program began with the national anthem. The workshop was attended by Additional District Magistrates (Revenue), Sub-Divisional Magistrates (Land Reforms), Circle Officers, and other senior officers from all districts.

On this occasion, Principal Secretary Mr. C.K. Anil and Secretary Mr. Jay Singh presented data on various topics. Secretary Mr. Gopal Meena, Special Secretary Mr. Arun Kumar Singh, Secretary Consolidation Director Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Land Acquisition Director Mr. Kamlesh Kumar Singh, Special Officer Chandrima Atri, Additional Secretary Dr. Mahendra Pal, Assistant Director Sah Joynst Secretary Mr. Ajiv Vatsaraj, Deputy Director Mona Jha, Special Assistant Director Parsh, Rashan Public Officer, Prasham, and others were present. Relation Officer Juhie Kumari, IT Manager Anand Prakash, and other officials were also present.