CM orders spl drive to settle pending revenue cases in Himachal

Kullu: CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Tuesday asked his officials to start a special drive to settle pending revenue cases.During a review meeting of the revenue department, Sukhu said pending cases were being settled through revenue lok adalats but there was a need to expedite the process. The govt is committed to providing facilities on people’s doorsteps, the CM said as he directed the divisional and deputy commissioners to clear the backlog of cases related to corrections by Oct 31.He asked the deputy commissioners to deploy a nodal officer in their districts to review the revenue matters and send a report to the govt. Sukhu said for the settlement of revenue matters, the DCs had been given powers to fill the vacant posts up to naib tehsildar for which an adequate budget would be allocated.tnn

Revenue recoveries worth Rs 818.8cr pending in district

A staggering Rs 818.8 crore in unpaid dues is burdening Thiruvananthapuram's govt departments as unresolved revenue recovery cases pile up. The motor vehicles department and sales tax lead with the highest backlogs. District officials are implementing stricter recovery processes, focusing on the high-value unpaid dues to streamline collections and address financial backlogs.

Explore new ways to boost revenue

Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka urged officials to boost state revenue without hiking prices, focusing on effective enforcement to curb liquor overpricing, illegal sand transportation, and tax evasion. He emphasized collaboration among departments and expedited decisions on housing projects. A forthcoming special meeting will address revenue strategies and leakage issues.

HC orders CBI to probe pending cases related to disputes of cable operators

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has mandated the CBI to investigate longstanding disputes among cable operators in Punjab, citing a lack of confidence in the state police for a fair probe. The court observed that political influence and vandalism were compromising media freedom, emphasizing the broader implications for the entire country.

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