Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Friday held a high-level meeting with officials and directed them to build a people-centric and transparent administrative system, officials said.
He suggested that the system must ensure faster delivery of public services.
An official statement said that Bawankule told the officials that the Revenue Department should work in a citizen-friendly manner and create innovative models for efficient governance by making proper use of government positions for public welfare.
Review meeting held in Mumbai
The minister was speaking during a review meeting held at the Mumbai Suburban Collector Office.
The meeting was attended by Skill Development Minister and co-guardian minister of the district Mangal Prabhat Lodha, MLA Vikrant Patil, District Collector Saurabh Katiyar and officials from various departments.
Bawankule said the Revenue Department is directly connected to the daily needs of citizens and plays an important role in protecting public property rights.
He instructed local authorities to proactively visit different areas and solve citizens’ problems through proper planning instead of waiting for complaints to reach higher authorities.
The minister also stressed that essential services linked to ease of doing business should be provided quickly and pending cases should be resolved within fixed timelines.
Action against violations on govt land
The minister directed officials to take strict action in cases where conditions related to government land are violated and ensure such land is returned to government control when required.
He also said the government would support and appreciate officers carrying out innovative and efficient administrative work.
Review of various departments
During the meeting, District Collector Saurabh Katiyar gave a presentation on various ongoing works under the district administration.
The Maharashtra Revenue Minister also reviewed the functioning of the Registration Department, Land Records Department and Stamp Duty Office. He instructed officials to complete all pending works in a time-bound manner.
Bawankule backs PM Modi`s push to curb foreign imports
Meanwhile, earlier, Bawankule on Monday supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal promoting the use of indigenous products and reduced dependence on imports, describing the move as an important step towards strengthening India’s economy.
Speaking to reporters in Pune, Bawankule said the Prime Minister’s call for “Swadeshi” reflected the same spirit of self-reliance advocated by Mahatma Gandhi during the freedom movement, reported ANI.
