KUPWARA: Additional Deputy Commissioner, (ADC), Handwara, Javed Naseem Masoodi on Monday chaired a Public Grievance Redressal Programmes on Digital Jamabandis at Panchayat Ghar Kargama in Tehsil Handwara and Panchayat Ghar Wadder in Tehsil Zachaldara of sub division Handwara. The programmes witnessed active participation from local residents, who raised various issues and grievances related to land records, digitization of Jamabandis, and other revenue matters.
During the camps, the ADC gave a patient hearing to the grievances of the public and issued on-the-spot directions to the concerned officers for their timely redressal. Several cases were resolved on the spot, while others were taken up for prompt action within a stipulated timeframe.
Speaking on the occasion, the ADC emphasized the importance of digitization of land records to ensure transparency, accountability, and ease of access for the general public. He urged the revenue officers to work with dedication and ensure that all pending cases related to Digital Jamabandis are disposed of in a time-bound manner.
The ADC also stressed the need for greater awareness among the people regarding digital land record services and encouraged them to avail the benefits of online platforms for hassle-free access to their records. Tehsildar Zachaldara, Naib Tehsildars, Handwara and Zachaldara, Girdawars, Patwaris, officials from the Revenue Department and other concerned were present on the occasion and assured full cooperation in addressing public grievances effectively. The locals appreciated the initiative of the administration in bringing governance to their doorsteps and expressed satisfaction over the prompt response to their concerns.

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