SRINAGAR: The Tehsil Administration in north Kashmir’s Sopore began a public reading of digitized Jamabandi (land revenue records) in Seer village on Wednesday. This initiative aims to promote transparency and digital governance officials said.
An official said that the exercise is under the supervision of Tehsildar Sopore, Sheikh Tariq Ahmad, with Patwari Zafar Iqbal leading the proceedings on the ground.
According to officials, the initiative ensures accuracy and encourages public participation in managing revenue records. During the camp, digitized records were presented to landowners and residents, allowing them to verify details and register any objections immediately.
Patwari Zafar Iqbal, emphasized the drive’s transformative impact. He stated that public verification of digitized land records is central to the mission of providing transparent and citizen-centric services. This process empowers people by letting them cross-check their records on the spot.
Tehsildar Sheikh Tariq Ahmad urged all stakeholders, particularly farmers, to participate actively in these verification camps. He said that the goal is to resolve public grievances regarding land records efficiently. The initiative will extend to all villages in the tehsil.
Notably, The digitization of revenue records across Jammu and Kashmir is part of the Union Territory’s wider effort to modernize administration. It aims to reduce land-related disputes by providing accessible and verifiable digital data. (KNS)
