Sri Vijaya Puram, April 25: Long-pending land diversion cases in Shaheed Dweep have been taken up and cleared through a focused administrative drive aimed at reducing delays and improving access to public services in remote island areas.
The District Administration of South Andaman organised a Camp Court at Patwarkhana in Shaheed Dweep to address backlog cases under Sri Vijaya Puram tehsil. The initiative was led by Assistant Commissioner Kamaleshwar Rao S, who chaired the proceedings and oversaw the disposal process at the field level.
Officials stated that the primary objective of the Camp Court was to expedite pending land diversion applications that had remained unresolved for extended periods. During the session, hearings were conducted for all such cases, including several that had been pending since 2015 up to March 2026.
The exercise enabled authorities to review applications directly on-site, streamlining procedures that typically involve multiple administrative layers. By bringing the process closer to applicants, the administration aimed to ensure faster decision-making and reduce the burden on individuals awaiting approvals.
According to officials, the initiative resulted in a significant reduction in case pendency, offering relief to applicants who had been awaiting resolution for years. The clearance of these cases is expected to facilitate smoother land use processes and reduce administrative bottlenecks in the region.
The administration highlighted that such outreach mechanisms are essential in geographically remote areas like Shaheed Dweep, where access to government offices and services can be limited. Conducting proceedings at the local level allows authorities to directly engage with applicants and address issues more efficiently.
Officials further noted that the initiative reflects a broader effort to strengthen governance systems by improving transparency and responsiveness in public service delivery. By prioritising long-pending matters, the administration seeks to restore public confidence and ensure that applications are processed within reasonable timelines.
The Camp Court also served as a platform to identify procedural gaps and improve coordination among departments involved in land-related approvals. Authorities indicated that lessons from this exercise would be used to refine future administrative processes.
The District Administration has stated that similar outreach programmes will continue to be organised to address pending cases and enhance accessibility to government services across the islands. The focus remains on reducing delays, ensuring timely grievance redressal, and strengthening service delivery mechanisms in rural and remote regions.
