Swift Action on 50-Year-Old Land Lease Disputes

Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi emphasized the importance of resolving decades-old land lease issues in Shimla, urging revenue officers to address all pending cases within a month. The minister aims to update revenue records, ensuring compliance with land allotment schemes, benefiting residents of Kumarsain and Kotgarh.

In Shimla district, a movement towards resolution was initiated as Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi called on revenue officers to settle all outstanding land lease cases within the stipulated timeline of one month.

During a meeting with officials, Minister Negi highlighted the long-standing issues affecting residents in Kumarsain and Kotgarh, where lands allotted under government schemes remain untransferred in official records.

The directive includes strict adherence to compliance, with a focus on updating records and addressing the grievances of affected citizens, who expressed gratitude to the minister for prioritizing their concerns.

(With inputs from agencies.)