Bhubaneswar, June 4 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to making land administration modern and people oriented.
“No one in Odisha will remain landless,” he said, adding that even those who own less than four decimals of land will be considered landless and will be provided with land by the government.
Speaking at the State Revenue Officers' Conference and Workshop here, Majhi highlighted the crucial role of revenue officers in implementing this initiative effectively.
Describing Tehsildars as the backbone of revenue administration, the Chief Minister urged them to listen to the grievances of the people and address them promptly.
“Your office should not be a place of fear for the people—it should be a place of trust,” he said. He advised the revenue officers to reach out to the marginalized sections of society and ensure timely and fair services in villages.
The Chief Minister also expressed concern over the encroachment of valuable government land and instructed officials to reclaim and protect such land.
“In the coming days, the government will introduce reforms across various revenue sectors to ensure swift resolution of submission-rejection cases and other land acquisition matters within set deadlines,” Majhi said.
He emphasized the need for complete transparency in handling land acquisition cases. Addressing irregularities in the purchase and sale of land by tribals and scheduled castes, the Chief Minister stressed that there should be no exceptions in addressing such disputes.
“If there is any lapse in this regard, the responsible officer will be held accountable,” he warned, adding that the government has a zero-tolerance policy towards such issues.
The Chief Minister also urged officials to remain honest and sincere, cautioning that corruption will not be tolerated. “Officers who perform well will definitely be rewarded,” he added.
“A clean and corruption-free revenue administration is our goal and objective. We must all work with this vision in mind,” Majhi concluded.
Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari said that since the new government came to power, major reforms have been introduced in revenue administration, making these services more accessible to the people.
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