DC Jammu conducts extensive tour of Jammu North, Marh Tehsils

Assesses functioning of revenue department

JAMMU, APRIL 12: Deputy Commissioner Sachin Kumar Vaishya today undertook a comprehensive tour of villages in Jammu North and Marh tehsils.

Accompanied by Additional District Development Commissioner Sher Singh, the DC inspected the on-ground functioning of the Revenue Department and reviewed the status of Girdawari registrations.

Additionally, the DC reviewed functioning of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Office and Tehsil Office Jammu North, issuing necessary instructions to improve efficiency and services delivery.

The villages visited during the tour included Pakhian, Flora Harmkund and other intermediate villages between the two tehsils. The DC examined revenue records, registers and Girdawari documentation to ensure compliance with standard procedures.

At Flora Harmkund, the DC interacted with locals to address their grievances. He enquired about the progress of the SVAMITVA survey and Girdawari registration while also noting local issues such as irrigation facilities and road connectivity for appropriate redressal.

During his visit to Pakhian village, Sachin Kumar Vaishya inspected Government High School Pakhian of Zone Bhalwal. He observed unauthorised absence of some staff members and directed that show-cause notices be issued to them. Furthermore, he instructed that their salaries be withheld until satisfactory responses are received.

The DC was joined on this tour by SDM Jammu North Dr Deepak Kumar, SDM Marh Athar Amin Zargar, Tehsildars Aman Kumar Anand and Ram Krishan Rathore, along with other officials.