Patna: (ABN) Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has categorically stated that it is essential to achieve the official targets in public interest by March 31. He said that revenue employees should achieve their targets within the stipulated time frame, with respect, and that the points of the previous agreement would be considered sympathetically. Their essential demands, such as an increase in grade pay and essential facilities, are necessary and the government will fulfill them.

Currently, the government's top priority is to resolve the 40 lakh revised applications by March 31. This will help in the survey of land and registration of farmers. Speaking to reporters in his office, Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Sinha also issued strict instructions to zonal officers to achieve official targets by March 31. He said that zonal officers with high performance would be promoted to the post of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCLR). The government is committed to encouraging those who perform well. Those who do good work will not be discouraged.

The file of zonal officers' promotion to DCLR will be sent to the Chief Minister and Chief Secretary. Deputy Chief Minister informed that Principal Secretary Mr. C.K. Anil held a meeting with all 101 DCLR of the state on Saturday. In the meeting, instructions were given to ensure daily hearing in DCLR courts. This will help in disposing of pending cases quickly. For this purpose, all DCLR courts have been provided with necessary facilities and necessary books with a grant of Rs 50,000 each.

He said that this would help in disposing of pending and old cases quickly and ensuring the provision of justice to the common people. He also reiterated his directive to dispose of pending cases in the courts of Additional Collector, Collector, and Divisional Commissioner quickly. Sinha also announced that strict action has been taken in the case of fake certificate of former Block Development Officer of Supaul, Prince Raj. He said that he has been dismissed from service on the basis of a fake certificate.

He clarified that all cases of complaints of getting jobs through fake documents would be investigated quickly and strict action would be taken against the culprits. Earlier, Principal Secretary C.K. Anil said that the striking revenue employees were called for talks on the instructions of the respected Deputy Chief Minister. Talks were held with a 10-member delegation till Friday evening. A positive outcome will be announced on Monday.

Principal Secretary Mr. Anil discussed various issues with all DCLR from 9 am to 2 pm on Saturday and gave instructions to complete all pending cases, complete genuine cases of Atipriwarthan in three hearings, and monitor and process all 40 lakh applications received under the Revenue Mahabhyan campaign. During this time, Secretary Mr. Jay Singh, Additional Secretary Mr. Ajoy Vatsaraj, Deputy Director Ms. Mona Jha, and Assistant Director cum Public Relations Officer Ms. Jui Kumari were also present.

Earlier, the Deputy Chief Minister reiterated that making the Revenue and Land Reforms department transparent, accountable, and strong in work culture is the government's priority, and any kind of irregularity will not be tolerated.