Dehradun – In a bold effort to eliminate procedural lag, the Uttarakhand Revenue Council has mandated a comprehensive overhaul of land‑mutation processes and stricter oversight of subordinate revenue courts throughout the state.

Fast‑Tracking Pending Mutation Files

Revenue Council Commissioner and Secretary Ranjana Rajguru reviewed the current docket of dakhil‑kharij (mutation) matters and the caseload of revenue courts in each district. She instructed Assistant Collectors (First Class), tehsildars, naib tehsildars and supporting staff to dispose of pending cases strictly within the prescribed timelines and procedural norms.

Presiding officers were urged to adjudicate each mutation on its factual merits, applying the relevant statutes so that landowners are not forced to endure unnecessary delays.

Ensuring Up‑to‑Date Court Registers

The Council underscored that every revenue court must keep its registers complete, orderly and current. Accurate registers enable rapid status checks and help avoid procedural bottlenecks.

Files of concluded cases must be transferred to the record rooms within the stipulated period, guaranteeing that original documents are instantly accessible for any appellate review.

Timely Service of Summons

Officials received a clear directive to serve summons issued by revenue courts within the legally mandated window. Particular emphasis was placed on Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar, where officers were warned against any laxity in serving summons for mutation‑related matters.

Introducing a Statewide ‘Mutation Day’

To further compress pending mutation work, the Council will inaugurate a statewide ‘Mutation Day’ beginning next month. Rajguru asked tehsil presiding officers to finalize logistical arrangements well before the launch.

The initiative seeks to make mutation disposal more time‑bound and transparent, providing much‑needed relief to landowners awaiting title updates.

Key Participants in the Review Meeting

  • Joint Director (Consolidation) – Naresh Chandra Durgapal
  • Deputy Revenue Commissioner – Meenakshi Patwal
  • District Government Counsel (Revenue) – Nitin Vashishtha
  • Additional District Magistrates from across Uttarakhand