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Uttar Pradesh Government Accelerates Revenue Case Disposal
Why in news?
The Uttar Pradesh government has reported an acceleration in the disposal of pending revenue cases, citing regular monitoring and special drives as key factors.
Key points
- Significant progress has been made in disposing of cases related to land demarcation (Section 24) and mutation/registration of names (Section 34).
- A special drive conducted from June 15 to June 25, 2026, resulted in the disposal of a large number of mutation cases pending for over 45 days.
- The number of cases pending for more than 5 years under Section 24 is minimal.
- Districts like Prayagraj, Pratapgarh, Lucknow, Amethi, and Mathura have the highest number of pending cases under Section 24.
Background & context
Revenue courts handle cases related to land ownership, measurement, transfer, and land use, which are crucial for property rights and agricultural activities in a state like Uttar Pradesh.
★ Prelims fact capsule
In the period of January 1 to July 31, 2026, 14,70,133 cases were instituted under Section 34 (mutation/registration), and 10,96,814 were disposed of.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper 1: Indian Society (Issues related to land and property). GS Paper 2: Governance (Public administration, redressal of grievances).