June 4th 2025.
Bhubaneswar: In a recent conference of state-level revenue officers at Lok Seva Bhawan, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted the importance of having a transparent, responsive, and citizen-centric revenue administration. He strongly advocated for a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, especially in land dealings, and warned that any irregularities, particularly in transactions involving tribal and scheduled caste lands, will face severe consequences.
The Chief Minister acknowledged that such illegal transactions would not have been possible without the knowledge of tehsildars, and issued a stern warning that those found involved will be held accountable. He also emphasized that his government's top priority is to reach out to those who have been historically neglected and underprivileged.
Majhi urged the officers to safeguard government lands from encroachment and to resolve land-related issues such as mutation and partition with transparency and within the given timelines. He stated that the government is planning various reforms in the revenue sector and reminded the officers that while handling land dispute cases, they must remember that they are rendering justice and conduct themselves with integrity.
During his address, the Chief Minister praised the tehsildars as the "backbone of grassroots governance" and recognized their crucial role in delivering justice and promptly resolving public grievances. He also stressed that their office should not instill fear in the public, but rather be a place of trust.
Majhi reiterated his government's commitment to modernizing land administration and declared that no person in Odisha should remain landless. He mentioned that even those with less than four decimals of land will be considered landless and provided land under the government's land allocation scheme. He urged the officers to actively participate in the effective implementation of this scheme.
The Chief Minister commended the role of revenue officers in the swift evacuation of over 8 lakh people to safe shelters during the recent cyclone 'Dana' as part of the "Zero Casualty" mission. With the onset of monsoon, Majhi directed the officials to remain vigilant and proactive. He reminded them to regularly monitor weather updates and follow SOPs to ensure public safety, as the monsoon season and cyclonic threats will continue until November.
In conclusion, the Chief Minister stated, "The Revenue Department is a reflection of clean and good governance. Your benchmark should not be power or prestige, but dedication to public service." He urged the officers to strive towards this goal.
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