PANAJI
In a move aimed at clearing the backlog of pending revenue matters, the State government to hold dedicated special court hearings every Saturday, with priority to be given to long-pending Mundkar and Tenancy cases.
The directive issued to Revenue officers reiterates the need for time-bound disposal of revenue cases and applications, including those under the Mhaje Ghar Yojana, mutation and partition matters.
The initiative follows Chief Minister Pramod Sawant's announcement during a live interaction under the Swayampurna Goa initiative on November 6, wherein he proposed special courts to expedite the disposal of pending revenue matters.
As per the circular, the existing Revenue Officers will conduct dedicated hearings every Saturday, in addition to their regular court work, to ensure focused and speedy disposal of pending cases.
Particular emphasis has been laid on Mundkar and Tenancy cases, especially purchase cases under the respective Acts. Such matters have been directed to be taken up on priority and pursued towards final disposal within the timelines prescribed under the applicable laws.
The government has also instructed officers to avoid unnecessary procedural formalities, repeated correspondence and calling for documents or information already available in official records. Cases should not remain pending for procedural requirements that can be completed promptly, while ensuring compliance with statutory provisions.
The circular further directs Revenue Officers to hold hearings on the dates fixed and avoid unnecessary adjournments. Existing instructions issued through a government order dated September 14, 2022, on adjournments and time-bound disposal have been reiterated for strict compliance.
Applications under the Mhaje Ghar Yojana, along with pending mutation and partition cases, will also be taken up on priority.
The respective Collectors have been tasked with closely monitoring the Saturday hearings and reviewing the progress of case disposal, particularly long-pending Mundkar and Tenancy purchase cases. They have also been directed to identify bottlenecks and take necessary steps to substantially reduce the pendency.
