Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the statewide Revenue Lok Adalat on 28 March 2026. He joined through video conferencing from Dehradun. Notably, the Lok Adalat sat at 210 places across all 13 districts at the same time. Together, these sittings took up about 6,933 cases. The Information and Public Relations Department (DIPR) shared the details. Hence, the move furthers the ‘Nyay Aapke Dwar’ campaign.
Over 50,000 Cases Pending
Uttarakhand has more than 400 revenue courts. Together, they carry over 50,000 pending cases. Moreover, citizens can now file cases from home on the ‘Revenue Court Case Management System’ portal.
How Revenue Courts Are Organised
Revenue courts work at four levels in the state. At the top, the Revenue Council works at the state level. Next, Commissioner courts function at the division level. Then, Collector courts sit at the district level. Finally, SDM, Tehsildar and Naib Tehsildar courts work at the tehsil level.
Cases Taken Up
Land disputes got top priority at the Lok Adalat. In addition, it took up excise, food and stamp cases. It also heard matters under the SARFAESI Act, Goonda Act, CrPC and Electricity Act. Likewise, Senior Citizens Act and Rent Control Act cases came up.
Dhami’s Directions on Mutation and Land Disputes
Dhami gave the mantra of ‘Saralikaran, Samadhan, Nistarikaran evam Santushti’. It means simplification, resolution, disposal and satisfaction. Moreover, he asked officials to finish mutation in undisputed inheritance cases on time. Ideally, families should get the new khatauni by the thirteenth-day ritual. Further, he set a one-month limit for land measurement and possession disputes. Meanwhile, Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan gave DMs the same one-month target for pending cases.
About Lok Adalats
Generally, Lok Adalats settle disputes through compromise instead of long trials. The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 gives them statutory status. So, this drive brings the same spirit to revenue courts.
Revenue Lok Adalat: Key Facts for Revision
- Launched: 28 March 2026, by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami via video conferencing
- Scale: 210 places in all 13 districts; about 6,933 cases
- Revenue courts: Over 400, with 50,000+ pending cases
- Apex revenue body: Revenue Council
- Mantra: Saralikaran, Samadhan, Nistarikaran evam Santushti
- Portal: Revenue Court Case Management System
Why Revenue Lok Adalat Matters for UKPSC
Notably, revenue administration is a core topic in UKPSC papers. So, remember the 210 venues, the four-level court hierarchy and the online portal. Also, link this drive with land reforms in the state. For official updates, also visit DIPR Uttarakhand. Next, for a related story, read about Uttarakhand’s Voluntary Land Consolidation Policy 2026. You can also download our free Uttarakhand Current Affairs magazine.
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