Bihar Deputy CM Defends Revenue Post Transfers Amid Ongoing Officers' Strike
Dy CM approves transfer of revenue posts to BAS on CM’s directive, vows unabated land reforms amid officers’ strike
Hindustan Times
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Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha defended the transfer of posts from the Bihar Revenue Service to the Bihar Administrative Service, citing directives from the Chief Minister's Office. This decision comes as revenue officers strike, disrupting land reform efforts affecting over 40 lakh applications for land record corrections.
- 01Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha approved post transfers based on Chief Minister's directives.
- 02The ongoing strike by revenue officers has severely disrupted land reform initiatives.
- 03Sinha emphasized the government's commitment to land reforms despite the turmoil.
- 04The Bihar Revenue Service Association challenged the Deputy CM's statements regarding the transfers.
- 05Long-standing land disputes continue to affect ordinary citizens' livelihoods.
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Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha defended his approval of transferring posts from the Bihar Revenue Service (BRS) to the Bihar Administrative Service (BAS), stating he acted on instructions from the Chief Minister's Office. This decision has sparked controversy amidst a strike by revenue officers, which began on March 9, significantly hampering the government's land reform initiatives. Over 40 lakh applications for correcting land records are pending, and the ongoing strike has stalled efforts to address chronic issues in land records and measurements. Sinha, who also oversees the revenue and land reforms portfolio, asserted that the land reform campaign would continue unabated and promised strict action against corruption and land mafias. However, the Bihar Revenue Service Association (BiRSA) contested Sinha's claims, stating that experienced BRS officers are being sidelined in favor of less experienced BAS officers. The ongoing administrative unrest complicates the land reform process, leaving many citizens awaiting resolution of their land disputes, which directly impact their livelihoods.
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The ongoing strike and administrative changes are delaying resolutions for long-standing land disputes, affecting the livelihoods of many citizens in Bihar.
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