Lucknow: A comprehensive divisional-level review meeting on revenue programmes displayed on the Chief Minister’s Dashboard, including tax and non-tax revenue receipts and revenue collection against prescribed targets for the month of December, was held under the chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant at the Commissionerate Auditorium.
The meeting was attended by Additional Commissioner (Judicial) Rakesh Kumar Patel, Additional Commissioner (Administration) Radhe Shyam, Additional Commissioner (Commercial Tax), Deputy Inspector General (Stamp and Registration), Deputy Excise Commissioner, Regional Transport Officer, Joint Director (Consolidation), and all Additional District Magistrates of the division through virtual mode.
During the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner conducted a detailed, point-wise review of revenue cases registered and disposed of under Sections 24, 33, 34, 38(2), 67, and 80 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, district-wise disposal percentages, cases pending beyond the stipulated time period, and the progress of revenue recovery. He also reviewed revenue data received from the Stamp and Registration Department, Commercial Tax Department, Excise Department, and the Geology and Mining Department, including achievements for the month of December and cumulative performance up to December against assigned targets.
Reviewing cases pending under Section 24 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, the Commissioner sought details of cases pending for more than three years but less than five years. It was found that 24 cases in Lucknow, 9 in Raebareli, and 6 in Hardoi were pending in this category. Expressing strong displeasure, the Commissioner directed the Additional District Magistrate (Administration) to conduct a thorough district- and tehsil-level review and ensure disposal of all such cases within one month through Sub-Divisional Magistrates, strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Revenue Code and based on merit. He also instructed all Additional District Magistrates present virtually to maintain close monitoring of long-pending cases.
Under Section 34, cases pending for more than five years were reviewed. It was found that 66 cases in Unnao, 59 in Raebareli, 26 in Lucknow, 29 in Lakhimpur Kheri, and 2 in Sitapur, totaling 182 cases, were pending. Issuing strict instructions, the Divisional Commissioner directed that maximum efforts be made to dispose of these cases during the month of January. He further instructed the Additional Commissioners (Administration and Judicial) to submit a list of disposed cases under Sections 34 and 35 during January for review.
The Commissioner also reviewed revenue performance data from the Stamp and Registration, Commercial Tax, Excise, and Geology and Mining Departments, including achievements for December and cumulative progress against targets. He directed all concerned departments to prepare a comprehensive booklet containing updated information on revenue collection, including tax and non-tax receipts.
During the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner sought information from the Regional Transport Officer regarding action taken against overloaded vehicles. He also directed the Deputy Excise Commissioner, Lucknow, to provide a list of restaurants that have obtained temporary excise licenses more than once within a three- to four-month period.
While reviewing the revenue performance of the Commercial Tax Department, the Commissioner noted that progress during December and cumulative achievement up to December was below expectations. Taking a serious view, he directed that a warning be issued to the concerned Additional Commissioner (Commercial Tax).
During the review, the Deputy Director, Geology and Mining Department, was found absent from the meeting. Taking strict action, the Divisional Commissioner ordered the withholding of one day’s salary.
The Divisional Commissioner further directed the Additional Commissioners (Administration and Judicial) to obtain updated progress reports on revenue-related works, disposal of revenue cases, tax and non-tax revenue receipts, and overall revenue recovery, and to review the actual ground situation. He also instructed them to compile an updated revenue information booklet for effective monitoring.
Concluding the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner instructed all departmental officers to ensure regular monitoring of their respective works and accelerate the implementation of revenue programmes. He made it clear that negligence, indifference, or incorrect reporting will not be tolerated, and accountability will be fixed wherever required. He emphasized coordinated efforts among departments to ensure that government policies and objectives are implemented effectively at the ground level.
