Jamshedpur: Encroachments on Tata lease land were reviewed during a comprehensive meeting held at the Collectorate auditorium under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Karn Satyarthi. The meeting, chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhagirath Prasad, focused on revenue collection, land acquisition, auction notices, and land encroachments. The East Singhbhum district administration issued strict instructions to all departments to meet their annual targets.
The meeting focused on improved coordination between Tata Steel and the district administration to ensure that land issues, particularly encroachments, are addressed promptly and effectively, in line with public interest and the region’s developmental priorities.
A senior official said that the increasing encroachment on the Tata Steel lease land area, particularly in busy market areas, has become a matter of concern. “The roads are getting narrower by the day because of encroachments, making it difficult for commuters to drive their vehicles. Encroachments in the city are growing and thriving, much to the discomfort of the citizens. Be it the road, parks, pavements, markets, or public land taken over in the name of religion, encroachments in the city are multiplying at an alarming rate,” the officials said.
During the review, the three circles of the State Tax Department – Urban, Jamshedpur, and Singhbhum – were reported to have achieved an average of 50% of their annual revenue targets. The Additional Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of taxpayer audits, field inspections, action against defaulters, and the use of data analytics to ensure accurate revenue collection.
In registration office updates, the Jamshedpur Sub-Registrar office achieved 60% of its target, while Ghatshila recorded 100% revenue collection. Officials were instructed to ensure no irregularities in the registration of government lands. The Transport Department collected 79% of its target, and the Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI) office collected 28%. Municipal bodies, including JNAC, Mango Municipal Corporation, and the Jugsalai and Chakulia Municipal Councils, achieved approximately 60% of their revenue targets. The three divisions of the Electricity Department achieved an average of 90%, with November witnessing overachievement in Transport, Agriculture, Excise, and Electricity Departments.
District authorities were also instructed to issue pending auction notices and employ measures like attachment, warrants, and auctions to recover outstanding dues. The land acquisition review included discussions on national and state highway projects, payment of compensation to landowners, shifting of drains and utilities, obtaining no-objection certificates for forest land, verification at the Circle Officer level, and joint physical inspections of sites.
