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Bihar Minister's Land Reform Shock: Official Trembles as Citizen Pleads for Justice

Bihar's Deputy CM Vijay Sinha took a hands-on approach by launching a public dialogue for land issues. During the event, he personally heard complaints and resolved some cases immediately. In a tense moment, a revenue official was seen trembling as a citizen described a five-year-long struggle. Sinha issued a stern warning, giving all officials a 15-day deadline to act or face consequences.

Key Points: Vijay Sinha Launches Land Reform Dialogue, Warns Officials

  • Minister Vijay Sinha launched a public dialogue to hear land grievances directly from citizens
  • A revenue employee trembled as a complainant detailed a five-year struggle for resolution
  • Sinha gave officials a 15-day ultimatum to clear pending cases or face action
  • The program will expand to all districts to tackle mutation, encroachment, and portal complaints
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Bihar Minister launches programme to resolve land disputes, directs officials to work sincerely

Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Sinha resolves land disputes on the spot, warns revenue officials to act within 15 days or face consequences after a tense public hearing.

"Don’t be afraid, don’t be scared. Why are you trembling? Go for now, but listen carefully—I'm urging all revenue employees and COs to get to work. - Vijay Kumar Sinha"

Patna, Dec 12

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Friday launched the “Land Reform Public Welfare Dialogue” programme at his residence in Patna.

During the programme, he heard land-related grievances from citizens and resolved several cases on the spot.

As each complainant stepped forward, Sinha handed them a microphone and asked them to explain their issue.

While they detailed their grievances, he immediately contacted the Circle Officer (CO) and revenue officials of the concerned area, handed them the microphone, and asked them to respond.

During the interaction, a revenue employee suddenly began trembling as a complainant described his struggle.

“Sir, we have been approaching the department since 2020, but the work has not been completed. We had the revision done on November 12, 2022,” the complainant said.

After hearing him, Sinha questioned the CO and the revenue officer present.

“Why is this work pending? Are you aware of this matter?”

At this, the revenue employee began trembling even more.

Observing this, Sinha said, “Don’t be afraid, don’t be scared. Why are you trembling? Go for now, but listen carefully—I'm urging all revenue employees and COs to get to work. I am giving everyone 15 days. Next time we meet, we won’t give them a chance to falter.”

He further directed the officials, “Act on their applications within a week; otherwise, action will be taken. You should enhance the reputation of the department and the government, but you're not doing that. People have many complaints. Their work is not being done on time, and this person has been running from office to office for five years. Complete his work within a week.”

COs, Sub-Divisional Magistrates, revenue employees from Patna district, and many other officials were present during the Land Reform Public Welfare Dialogue.

Addressing the public, Sinha said such dialogues would now be held in every district, and all land-related issues—mutation, revision, measurement, encroachment, disputes, and portal complaints—would be addressed on priority.

He urged people to first file their grievances at the zonal, police station, subdivision, and district magistrate levels.

“If your issues are not resolved anywhere, they will be addressed at the ministerial level,” he assured.

- IANS

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Priya S
The part where the revenue employee started trembling says it all. 😅 It shows how officials have been taking things lightly. Direct accountability is the only way. Good step by Sinha ji.
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Suresh O
My father's land mutation case has been pending since 2018. We have spent so much time and money running between offices. I truly hope this programme reaches our district soon. This gives us some hope.
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Ashley H
While the intent is good, I'm skeptical. These "on the spot" resolutions often benefit those who can travel to Patna. The real test is whether the system improves at the village and block level for everyone.
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Karthik V
"Act within a week or face action" – this is the kind of strict deadline we need. The revenue department is notorious for delays. Hope this sincerity continues and isn't forgotten after the news cycle.
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Meera T
Giving the microphone directly to the complainant and the official is a powerful visual. It removes layers of bureaucracy. Hope they do this via video conference for remote districts too. 🙏

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