Decision to include mouzadars in land advisory committees

GUWAHATI: A delegation of the All Assam Mouzadar Association, led by its president Karun Barooah, met Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at Brahmaputra State Guest House and discussed on a gamut of issues to expedite revenue collection and other land-related issues on Wednesday.

The meeting decided to incorporate mouzadars to the district and sub-divisional levels land advisory committees. Moreover, a decision was also taken to include mouzadars to the selection committee for the appointment of gaon burahs (village headmen) in their respective districts and sub-divisions. Further, it was also decided to add in the mouzadars to peace committees so that their role can be used in different societal spectrum.

Sonowal stressed house-to-house enumeration for setting the land records right along with correcting other reported land related shortcomings. The meeting also decided to bring in positive changes in all other land related issues in due course in the State.

The Chief Minister also requested the mouzadars to lend their hands towards maintenance of peace and tranquility. They also reiterated their commitment to strengthen the democratic institutions by contributing to peace and tranquility of the State, a press release said.

Chief Minister’s Legal Adviser Santanu Bharali, Additional Chief Secretary Home and Political, Revenue and Disaster Management Kumar Sanjay Krishna, and others were present at the meeting.

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