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Delhi LG Approves 272 New Revenue Posts to Boost Public Service Delivery

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena has sanctioned 272 additional posts for the Revenue Department, including roles for District Magistrates and SDMs. This move follows the cabinet's approval to reorganize Delhi from 11 to 13 revenue districts, increasing administrative capacity. The expansion aims to handle enhanced statutory duties, from land records to disaster management, and reduce staff shortages. Concurrently, about 75 e-District services will be delivered via Common Service Centres for a nominal fee, improving digital access and transparency.

Key Points: Delhi LG Clears 272 Revenue Dept Posts for Better Administration

  • 272 new posts approved
  • Two new districts created
  • 75 e-services via CSCs
  • Aims to reduce staff shortages
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Delhi LG clears creation of 272 posts in revenue department

LG V.K. Saxena approves 272 new posts in Delhi's Revenue Department, including DMs and SDMs, to enhance service delivery and digital access.

"a historic step that will curb financial exploitation - Chief Minister Rekha Gupta"

New Delhi, Feb 24

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena has approved creation of 272 additional posts, including two District Magistrates and eight SDMs, in the Revenue Department, in light of the newly-created districts and sub-divisions, an official said on Tuesday.

The newly-sanctioned posts, include two ADMs, six Sub-Registrars, 16 Tehsildars/SO, 22 Naib Tehsildars, 42 each of Senior Assistant and Junior Assistants and 52 MTS and several posts in the Accounts, Planning, DSS and Steno Cadres, the official said in a statement.

Before the creation of two new districts, there were 1,553 sanctioned posts in 11 districts of the Revenue Department. After creation of 272 posts, the total sanctioned posts in 13 districts has gone up to 1,825.

The Delhi Cabinet on December 11, 2025 approved the reorganisation of Revenue Districts in the National Capital from 11 to 13 districts, along with corresponding increase in Sub-Divisions (from 33 to 39) and establishment of 39 Sub-Registrar offices, making Revenue Districts co-terminus with MCD Zones/NDMC/Cantonment Board.

The re-organisation has been finalised and mapped in accordance with the Cabinet approval and is aligned with the direction of the Deregulation Cell, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) as well as the Government of India's Ease of Living mandate, said the statement.

The reorganisation has significantly enhanced the statutory responsibilities of the Revenue Department, including expanded judicial and administrative workloads under BNSS, 2023, intensified field level operations for land record management, Disaster Management work, Election duties, Public Welfare schemes, Issuance of Certificates, and year-round festival management, said a statement.

Saxena's nod for these additional posts in the Revenue Department will strengthen field-level administration, reduce staff shortages, and improve service delivery to citizens, said the statement.

With the Revenue Department having maximum public interface, these measures are intended to directly enhance efficiency and reduce administrative hurdles.

As part of a digital push and to bridge the digital divide, the government has integrated e-District services with the Common Service Centre (CSC) network.

Citizens will no longer need to visit multiple government offices for minor tasks. Over 7,000 active CSC centres across Delhi will provide services locally, said a government statement.

Under this initiative, approximately 75 e-District services, including income, caste and residence certificates; birth and death certificates; services related to social welfare, food and civil supplies, labour, and education will be available.

Each service will carry a nominal fee of Rs 30, ensuring transparency and equal accessibility. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta described this as a historic step that will curb financial exploitation by private cyber cafes and ensure affordable, simple and transparent government services across the national Capital.

- IANS

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Priya S
The integration with CSC centres is the real game-changer here. Rs. 30 is a nominal fee compared to what private agents charge. Getting a caste certificate or a birth certificate locally will save so much time and hassle for senior citizens and working professionals.
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Aman W
Creating 272 posts is a significant step, but the real test is in the recruitment. Will these be filled through proper UPSC/SSSC channels in a transparent manner, or will it lead to more contractual hiring? The devil is in the details.
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Sarah B
As someone who recently had to get a marriage certificate registered, the process was painfully slow due to staff shortage. This expansion, coupled with the digital push, sounds very promising. Hope other states take note.
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Vikram M
Good move overall. Aligning revenue districts with MCD zones makes perfect sense for coordination. However, I sincerely hope the new staff receive proper training, especially on the BNSS 2023 procedures. Efficiency comes from knowledge, not just numbers.
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Kavya N
The focus on disaster management and election duties within the revenue department's expanded role is crucial for a city like Delhi. More hands on deck will definitely improve preparedness. The ₹30 fee for e-services is a welcome relief from touts.

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