Summary:
Thiruvananthapuram: The revenue department has directed officials concerned to avoid delay in distributing title deeds and pokkuvaravu (mutation of property) and to ensure transparency of procedures. "All lapses with regard to distribution of title deeds and negligence of duty have to be detected and rectified," it said. Pointing at the government's declared policy of 'title deeds for all deserving people', the department directed district collectors to review all related procedures on a regular basis. Revenue additional chief secretary P H Kurien has also warned of disciplinary action against officials who fail to follow the instructions. Officials concerned have also been asked to speed up the implementation of the online system to ensure speedy and error-free pokkuvaravu procedures, and to strictly monitor its implementation..