Srinagar, Nov 14 (KNS): Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Saturday directed officials to ensure completion of the Galandar-Narbal stretch of the Srinagar Ring Road by December 31, while asking Deputy Commissioners across the Valley to expedite revenue-related services, achieve AgriStack and SVAMITVA targets and dispose of public grievances within 15 days.

Chairing a review meeting in Srinagar, Garg assessed the progress of major infrastructure projects, revenue initiatives, rehabilitation measures and public service delivery across the Kashmir Division.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners of various districts, the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner, Additional Commissioners, Assistant Commissioner Central, OSD to the Divisional Commissioner, Deputy Director Planning and other senior officials.

Reviewing the progress of the Srinagar Ring Road project, Garg directed the Deputy Commissioner Budgam to ensure that work on the Galandar-Narbal stretch was completed within the December 31 deadline without any further delay.

He also directed the Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal to resolve bottlenecks affecting Phase-II and Phase-IIA of the Ring Road project to facilitate timely execution of the remaining work.

The Divisional Commissioner sought early resolution of pending issues concerning other major infrastructure projects, including SBU and RKCTC, and stressed the need for better coordination among departments to prevent delays.

Taking stock of public grievances, Garg instructed all Deputy Commissioners to ensure their disposal within 15 days, emphasising that complaints must be addressed effectively rather than merely closed on official portals.

He also reviewed the functioning of JK SAMADHAN and other grievance redressal mechanisms and called for closer monitoring of pending cases.

During the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner reviewed the implementation of AgriStack and directed Deputy Commissioners to achieve the prescribed daily targets for Farmer ID generation.

He instructed officials to make optimal use of available manpower, remain stationed in their respective areas and utilise holidays, wherever necessary, to complete the assigned work within the stipulated timelines.

Garg also directed Deputy Commissioners to compile and submit lists of villages situated on State land where Farmer ID generation was not feasible.

Reviewing the implementation of the SVAMITVA scheme, he expressed concern over gaps between surveys received and returned under Map-1 and Map-2.

He specifically directed the Deputy Commissioners of Anantnag, Baramulla and Budgam to accelerate the process and ensure timely completion of pending work.

The meeting also reviewed the progress of property card distribution and the issuance of various certificates through the Jan Sugam portal.

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Garg also assessed services provided through Revenue Plus, including issuance of Fards, attestation of mutations, Change of Land Use permissions, extracts of Girdawari and Jamabandi, and copies of mutation records.

Taking note of the delegation of powers to Sub-Divisional Magistrates for disposal of mutation appeals, he directed Deputy Commissioners to examine whether the arrangement had improved disposal rates and ensure early resolution of pending cases.

The Divisional Commissioner also reviewed the functioning of the Revenue Court Case Management System (RCCMS) and stressed timely disposal of revenue-related matters.

On security arrangements, Garg directed Deputy Commissioners to ensure installation and proper functioning of CCTV cameras in migrant labourer clusters across their districts.

He said adequate surveillance and monitoring arrangements were necessary to strengthen security in areas where migrant workers were residing.

The Divisional Commissioner also reviewed pending SRO-43 cases concerning victims of terrorism and directed the authorities to clear all such cases.

He instructed the concerned officials to complete the process and submit certification confirming that no cases remained pending.

Reviewing vacancies of Lumberdars and Chowkidars, Garg directed Deputy Commissioners to make temporary arrangements to fill vacant positions and submit details of pending honorarium requirements to the concerned department for necessary action.

Meanwhile, the Divisional Commissioner undertook a detailed review of facilities and security arrangements at migrant transit accommodations, particularly those housing employees appointed under the Prime Minister's Package.

He directed the concerned Deputy Commissioners to ensure uninterrupted electricity and drinking water supply, proper sanitation, adequate local transport, functional lifts and timely snow clearance at the accommodations.

Special attention was directed towards transit accommodations in Srinagar, Budgam and Kupwara, where officials were asked to ensure that essential services remained operational, particularly during the approaching winter.

Garg stressed that any shortcomings affecting the living conditions of residents must be addressed without delay.

He also directed all Deputy Commissioners to operationalise district-level social media cells to strengthen communication with the public, improve dissemination of official information and ensure timely monitoring of issues raised through digital platforms.

The Divisional Commissioner called for greater accountability, regular monitoring and interdepartmental coordination, saying delays in public services and development projects must be addressed through timely administrative intervention.

He directed officers to maintain the pace of implementation and ensure that assigned targets were achieved within the prescribed deadlines. (KNS)