Revenue Services to be Strengthened through Digitization, Transparency and Faster Disposal: DC Sachin Gupta

Rohtak, March 14, 2026: Deputy Commissioner Sachin Gupta chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Revenue Department to assess the progress of land record management, mutation disposal, court case pendency, digitization of records, stamp duty enforcement and protection of government land in the district. The meeting was attended by SDMs, Tehsildars, Naib Tehsildars and other revenue officers.
The Deputy Commissioner directed officers to ensure transparency, accountability and time-bound delivery of revenue services, stating that revenue administration directly impacts citizens and therefore all services must be delivered efficiently and without unnecessary delay.
During the meeting, it was informed that significant progress has been made in the digitization and modernization of land records in the district. Under the Modern Revenue Record Rooms (MRRR) initiative, more than 1.41 crore revenue record images have been digitized and catalogued, ensuring better preservation and easy retrieval of land records.
The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the status of mutation cases across the district. The data presented in the meeting showed a decline in overall pendency. Mutation pendency in Rohtak Sub-Division has reduced from 3167 cases in January to 2642 cases in February, reflecting continuous monitoring and faster disposal of cases.
Tehsil-wise review showed that mutation pendency in Rohtak Tehsil stands at 2551 cases, while Meham Tehsil has 115 effective pending cases, Sampla 54 cases and Kalanaur 91 cases. Officers were directed to ensure that all mutation cases pending beyond 30 days are disposed of on priority and entries are promptly updated in the HALRIS digital land record system.
The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the Jamabandi preparation process, directing officers to complete the remaining verification and publication stages within the stipulated timeline so that land records remain updated and accurate.
Review of the Haryana Large Scale Mapping Programme revealed that thousands of Tatima entries and cadastral maps are being integrated with digital records, which will significantly reduce future land disputes and improve accuracy in land records.
The meeting also examined the status of revenue court cases across various levels. In the District Revenue Officer (DRO) court, 671 cases were under consideration during February, out of which 87 cases were disposed of during the month. Officers were directed to prioritize the disposal of cases pending for more than six months.
Under Section 47-A of the Indian Stamp Act, cases related to undervaluation of property were also reviewed. It was informed that 590 cases were pending during February, and the department has intensified scrutiny of property registrations to prevent loss of government revenue. During the review period, 57 cases were disposed of and recoveries of approximately ₹30 lakh were made through stamp duty assessments and corrections.
The Deputy Commissioner emphasized that strict monitoring of property transactions must continue to ensure proper valuation of property and protection of government revenue.
The meeting also reviewed the status of government land and encroachment removal drives. It was informed that around 189 acres of government land has been identified under encroachment, out of which more than 67 acres have already been recovered, while ejectment proceedings have been initiated in 271 cases.
DC Sachin Gupta directed SDMs and Tehsildars to intensify efforts to remove encroachments from government and shamlat land and ensure that public land is protected and used effectively for public purposes.
The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the progress of AgriStack implementation, under which farmers’ land records are being digitally linked with agricultural databases to enable better planning, policy making and delivery of agricultural services.
Emphasizing citizen convenience, the Deputy Commissioner directed officers to ensure smooth functioning of digital platforms such as HARIS and HALRIS, so that citizens can access land-related services efficiently and transparently.
Concluding the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner said that the district administration is committed to building a transparent, technology-driven and citizen-centric revenue administration system that ensures accurate land records, faster services and protection of government land in Rohtak.