Gujarat CM gives appointment letters to over 2,300 revenue talatis, launches digital reforms
Gandhinagar, July 2
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday distributed appointment letters to more than 2,300 newly recruited Revenue Talati cadre personnel at a ceremony held in Gandhinagar and launched a series of digital and administrative reforms aimed at improving revenue services across the state.
According to a press release issued by the Gujarat CMO, on the occasion, the Chief Minister also inaugurated new revenue offices and introduced innovative initiatives designed to make 21 revenue services faster and more citizen-friendly. Addressing the newly appointed officials, Patel described Revenue Talatis as the "backbone of revenue administration" and the foundation of village governance.
"Revenue Talatis should work with dedication and ensure that citizens facing genuine difficulties receive timely and hassle-free assistance," Patel said, adding that the "blessings of those helped in times of need are equivalent to the blessings of God." He urged the recruits to resolve village-level grievances efficiently and maintain proper procedural discipline to avoid administrative complications in the future.
Emphasising citizen-centric governance, the Chief Minister said Talatis must put themselves in the position of citizens while delivering services and ensure speed and transparency in their work. He also encouraged them to work in a manner that brings pride to their families and contributes to building a "Viksit Gujarat," aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Among the key reforms launched was REVA (Revenue Voice and Assistance), a QR-code-based feedback system implemented across Collector, Prant, Sub-Registrar, DILR and Mamlatdar offices. The platform allows citizens to scan QR codes and submit feedback on services and staff behaviour, enabling real-time monitoring and service improvement.
The government also introduced an e-filing facility under the Integrated Revenue Court Case Management System (IRCMS), allowing citizens to file revenue cases online from their homes and track proceedings in real time. Officials said the system will improve transparency, reduce delays, and ensure uniformity across revenue offices.
A Memorandum of Understanding was also signed with the Survey of India for georeferencing city survey maps, aimed at improving accuracy in land records and urban planning.
Minister of State for Revenue Sanjaysinh Mahida said the transparent recruitment process marked a new beginning for the selected candidates. "The independent Revenue Talati cadre was created due to the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The behaviour and decisions of a Talati shape people's perception of the government," he said, urging officials to uphold integrity and public trust.
Chief Secretary M.K. Das said the selection was purely merit-based and reflected transparency in recruitment. He stressed that Talatis would play a crucial role in maintaining accurate land records and preventing encroachments on government and community land.
Additional Chief Secretary Dr. Jayanti Ravi said the recruitment of 2,389 Talatis was completed efficiently under the Chief Minister's guidance and added that a structured job chart has been prepared to streamline responsibilities at the village level.
The event was attended by senior state officials, public representatives, and newly appointed Talatis from across Gujarat, with several district-level officers joining virtually.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's good to see digital reforms reaching rural administration. The e-filing facility will save villagers so many trips to the city. But the real test is implementation – will the staff actually process online cases quickly, or will citizens still face delays? Need to see results on the ground.
As someone whose family has faced months of running around for a simple land mutation, this is heartening. The Chief Minister saying "blessings of those helped are like blessings of God" really shows they understand how crucial these officials are. But I wish they'd also work on reducing corruption – talatis asking for bribes for simple copies is still common in many villages.
Interesting to see the Survey of India partnership for georeferencing city survey maps. Land disputes are a huge problem in Indian cities due to overlapping records. If this actually improves accuracy, it could save countless court cases. Hope they roll this out in other states too.
Meritorious recruitment is the only way to build a strong administration. The previous system of backdoor appointments gave us many incompetent talatis who would delay files for weeks. This transparent selection and the structured job chart are long overdue. Kudos to the Gujarat government for walking the talk on good governance. 👏👏
I work in rural development, and talatis are indeed the backbone of village governance. But let's be honest – how many of them actually understand the legal nuances of land records? The job chart is a start, but they also need regular training. A talati who doesn't know Section 135D is more dangerous than helpful. Let's hope the digital reforms come with capacity building too
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