Bid to snip land disputes may face rough weather
NOCs must be obtained from tahsildars to complete the process of land registrations
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2014-12-02 09:03 GMT
Viajyawada: The Government Order making it mandatory to obtain “No Objection Certificates” from tahsildars to formalise land registrations is likely to pose a challenge not only to the realty sector, but also to officials and the common man, thereby defeating its very purpose.
As per GO 398, the NOCs must be obtained from tahsildars to complete the process of land registrations, so that the chances of disputes are minimised. However, it appears that the government’s decision may create more disputes and problems if the GO is implemented.
At present, the tahsildar offices in the state are among the busiest of spots, with people thronging them, seeking solutions to their various grievances. As per reports, tahsildar offices in various cities of the state receive anything between a 1,000 to 3,000 applications each day, on various issues, while the rural offices receive between 100 and 200 applications. This means that the officials have constantly struggling to clear the applications on time.
To implement GO 398, the tahsildars should issue NOCs after completing the division process and survey the land to be registered. However, most of the tahsildar offices have only one surveyor at present. As per rules, the surveyors should complete the in a day. On an average, the surveyors are being saddled with 15 assignments every day, making their task almost impossible.
“Once the GO is implemented, there is no way the NOCs can be given on time due as it is a lengthy process. The GO will create more problems than solving them,” said an MRO, on condition of anonymity.
He said that as per the rules, the NOCs should be endorsed by the RDO or the sub-collector’s office for final clearance, making it a lengthy process.
“Generally, land deals are completed within a specific time frame, through agreements. If the deals are not completed within the time specified in the agreements, the chances of disputes arising increase automatically,” the MRO said.
At present, tahsildar offices handle ROR registers, pattadar passbooks, completion of project reports for land acquisition, surveys, implementation of government programmes, civil supply issues and issuing caste, nativity and income certificates. Complaints of delays by the tahsildar office are a common feature across the state. “Implementing the GO will add to the chaos,” the MRO said.
Vijayawada Urban MRO R. Siva Rao said that the motive behind the GO is laudable, but the government should provide more staff to implement it.
“If the GO is implemented in letter and spirit, there will be no land disputes in the future,” he said.