Residents of Halqa Batmaloo area here have sought immediate handing over of charge to the newly posted Patwari, saying the delay has left them high and dry with the Patwari office virtually defunct.
A delegation of residents from the Halqa Batmaloo area of the city on Tuesday visited the Greater Kashmir office, seeking the immediate handing over of charge to the newly posted Patwari, saying the office has virtually become defunct in the absence of an authorized official.
The residents said that following the removal of the previous Patwari, a new official was deputed to the area, but the charge has reportedly not been handed over so far, leaving routine revenue work at a standstill. “People are facing immense inconvenience as their cases remain pending at the Patwari office. From issuance of official documents to verification works, everything has been affected,” a member of the delegation said.
They said the situation has added to the sufferings of the locals, who have already been facing delays in getting their work done. “We fail to understand why the charge has not been handed over despite the posting of a new Patwari. The office is practically defunct,” another member said.
The delegation urged the authorities to intervene and ensure that the incoming Patwari assumes charge at the earliest.
