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New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) In a notable administrative reform, Anand District Collector Praveen Chaudhary has launched a unique initiative that will allow hearing of revenue related cases directly at the taluka headquarters, eliminating the need for people to travel long distances to the district office.
Till recently, residents of Khambhat taluka had to travel about 50 kilometers to the district headquarters in Anand to attend hearings on land and revenue disputes. Now, with the District Collector himself conducting hearings in local revenue courts, citizens are experiencing a great relief, saving both time and money.
At the Khambhat Revenue Court, Collector Praveen Chaudhary personally heard many pending cases, bringing about a significant change in the way justice was delivered at the grassroots level. Locals hailed the move as a long-awaited reform.
Kamlesh Kumar Solanki, a resident of Khambhat taluka, told IANS, “When Collector Praveen Choudhary came here, he saw how people were struggling with many pending cases. Many people had to travel late at night after the hearing in Anand. His decision to hold the hearing locally has helped us a lot.”
Advocates have also welcomed this initiative. BK Parmar, a lawyer practicing in the Khambhat court, said, “This has created a very positive environment. Earlier, both parties and lawyers had to travel far for hearings. Now, this saves time, energy and expense – it benefits everyone involved.”
Speaking to IANS, Collector Praveen Chaudhary said that when he took charge of Anand district, around 2,700 land and revenue cases were pending.
“We decided that the cases should be heard in the respective talukas where the land is. The response has been excellent. This has led to faster disposal of cases – more than 900 cases have been resolved in just four months,” he said.
Officials say that this initiative has not only expedited justice by bringing the administration closer to the people but has also restored public confidence in local governance.
–IANS
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