CHANDIGARH: In a significant development for property buyers and sellers, tehsildars and naib tehsildars announced the end of their strike on Tuesday after discussions with Sumita Misra, Financial Commissioner (Revenue), at the Haryana Civil Secretariat.
Revenue officers will resume their duties starting Wednesday. The strike was in response to recent criminal and administrative actions taken against them by various government and law enforcement bodies over the past two months. The protest also involved patwaris and district revenue officers.
With over 11,000 registrations pending in revenue offices, the government had tasked sub-divisional magistrates (SDMs) and district revenue officers (DROs) to step in as tehsildars, but this arrangement proved ineffective.
On Tuesday, alongside Dr. Yash Pal, Director General of Revenue and Land Consolidation, Sumita Misra listened attentively to the delegation of revenue officers and assured them that their concerns would be carefully reviewed within the bounds of the law.
Following the consultation, the government acknowledged that some of the officers’ concerns warranted thorough review by the appropriate authority. Sumita promised that due process would be adhered to, ensuring that every issue would be assessed impartially.
Highlighting the vital role of revenue officers, the Financial Commissioner (Revenue) stated that these officers are integral to the administrative structure, supporting multiple departments in their operations. She recognized that the increasing workload and heightened public expectations often subject officers to considerable pressure, and that inaccurate or misleading narratives can adversely impact their morale.
Sumita Misra reiterated that the department’s and government’s policy has always been to engage field officers actively in new initiatives. She emphasized that ongoing consultations with revenue officers would be institutionalized to foster regular communication between field personnel and headquarters, minimizing misunderstandings and communication gaps.
In ensuring a positive work atmosphere, Sumita Misra encouraged officers to continue their duties within legal parameters and to promptly report any challenges encountered during their official responsibilities. She stressed that open and timely communication is essential for resolving issues before they become serious.
Additionally, it was assured during the meeting that a committee of officers would be formed to enhance inter-departmental coordination and address policy matters.
