Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha, also in charge of Revenue and Land Reforms, issued a strong warning to striking Circle Officers (COs) on Thursday. He stressed the government’s commitment to dialogue but zero tolerance for disruptions to public services and governance. Sinha condemned the strike in March, a critical month for revenue targets and the ongoing ‘Samriddhi Yatra,’ as an attempt to sow chaos.
To ensure essential services remain unaffected, the government has assigned officers from the Bihar Revenue Service to manage revenue circles in all 38 districts. Currently, 273 officers are handling the workload of 537 circles, including those in Sadar and sub-divisional headquarters. In a strategic move, the government plans to reappoint retired Circle Officers on a contractual basis to prevent disruptions in crucial services like mutation, land record correction, and digital land measurement during future strikes.
Vijay Sinha highlighted the administrative performance, noting that work has continued despite the protest. Since March 9, more than 12,882 mutation cases have been resolved, 40,738 Jamabandi corrections completed under ‘Parimarjan Plus,’ 17,861 pending records digitized, and 5,216 e-Maapi cases addressed. These actions demonstrate the government’s resolute stance in maintaining administrative continuity while addressing dissent within the bureaucracy.
The Deputy Chief Minister commended the Circle Officers who have resumed duty as per government directives, recognizing their dedication to public service in Bihar. He announced that officers displaying faith in the government and prioritizing public interest will receive significant postings in key circles of Patna district. This move aims to promote discipline and accountability within the administrative framework.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment, Vijay Sinha stated that the Revenue and Land Reforms Department will take all necessary measures to achieve set targets, ensuring seamless governance and public services without interruptions.
