Dehradun DM Reviews Pending Revenue Cases, Directs Speedy Disposal of 15,540 Cases
Focus on old cases; officials directed to dispose of uncontested inheritance matters on priority
Software-based smart monitoring system to track pending cases and compliance of court and government-referred matters
Dehradun, September 24, 2026: Dehradun District Magistrate Dr. Ashish Chauhan has directed officials to expedite the disposal of pending cases in revenue courts and ensure that all matters are resolved in a timely, qualitative and legally compliant manner.
The District Magistrate chaired a monthly review meeting at the Rishiparna Auditorium in the Collectorate on Wednesday evening, where the progress of pending revenue cases, court-related matters and cases referred by the government was reviewed in detail.
Dr. Chauhan directed all Sub-Divisional Magistrates to regularly review pending cases in their respective courts and give priority to old cases. He said that no case should be kept pending without a valid and justified reason despite the prescribed procedure and timeline. Officials were also instructed to conduct regular court proceedings and ensure effective follow-up for speedy disposal.
15,540 Revenue Cases Found Pending
During the review of revenue cases, 15,540 cases were found pending for disposal across the district. The District Magistrate expressed strong displeasure over the pendency and directed concerned officials to increase the pace of disposal through regular court proceedings.
He instructed officials to prioritize old cases and regularly review the progress of pending matters in every revenue court. He also made it clear that accountability would be fixed if any case that is otherwise ready for disposal is kept pending unnecessarily.
Review of Cases Under Sections 166/167, 229B and 176
During the review, 82 cases pending for three to five years were found in the courts of Sub-Divisional Magistrates and Tehsildars under Sections 166/167. The District Magistrate directed concerned officials to expedite their disposal and prepare an effective action plan for long-pending cases.
A total of 841 cases under Section 229B were found pending for disposal. The District Magistrate directed officials to conduct a department-wise and court-wise assessment and prepare a concrete action plan, with priority being given to older cases.
The review of cases under Section 176 revealed that 13 cases were disposed of during August, while 1,157 cases remain pending. Of these, 179 cases are three to five years old. Officials were directed to make special efforts to dispose of these old cases and present updated progress details in the next monthly review meeting.
Uncontested Inheritance Cases to be Disposed of on Priority
The District Magistrate also directed officials to ensure the expeditious disposal of uncontested inheritance cases. He said that cases involving no dispute should not remain pending unnecessarily.
Concerned officials were instructed to examine such matters promptly and dispose of them according to the prescribed rules so that citizens do not have to make unnecessary visits to government offices and revenue courts.
Monitoring of Court Compliance and Government-Referenced Cases
Dr. Chauhan directed officials to prepare an updated compliance status of pending court matters requiring action by various departments. He emphasized regular monitoring of compliance with court orders and ensuring timely action by the concerned departments.
Similarly, officials were directed to systematically record the latest status of action and compliance in matters referred by the Chief Secretary, Principal Secretaries and Secretaries.
Software-Based Smart Monitoring System
The District Magistrate directed officials to develop a software-based smart monitoring system for tracking pending cases and their compliance status.
The proposed system will provide information on each case, including its current status, reason for pendency, responsible officer and prescribed disposal timeline, on a single platform.
Dr. Chauhan directed that the system be developed as an organized and management-oriented digital platform to facilitate regular monitoring, timely disposal and accountability of officials.
He said that while disposal of pending cases is important, an effective monitoring mechanism is equally necessary. A software-based system will enable officials to access the real-time status of each case, identify reasons for pendency and ensure timely action.
Additional District Magistrate (Finance & Revenue) K.K. Mishra, Additional District Magistrate (Administration) Smrita Parmar, Joint Magistrate Rahul Anand, City Magistrate Rakesh Tiwari, SDM Ravindra Jwanta, SDM Sadar Apoorva Singh, SDM Doiwala Aparna Dhaundiyal, SDM Rishikesh Kumkum Joshi, Joint Director Law Girish Chandra Panchouli, District Government Counsel (Criminal) Guru Prasad Rawat, along with concerned dealing assistants, were present at the meeting.
