Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is dispensing gyan and proferring some tips for better human relations for more positive administrative outcomes. Here’s how. After suggesting to bureaucrats to receive their visitors with a broad smile, he has now asked District Collectors and Superintendents of Police (SPs) to meet every Tuesday over a cup of coffee to address issues relating to land disputes. “The proposals sent by Prakasam District Collector and SP were impressive. Other officials can follow a similar practice, he said.
At a review meeting on Spandana Tuesday, Mr. Jagan said better coordination can be expected if the officials meet at regular intervals, which ultimately helps in resolving lands disputes. The programme may be called as “coffee together.” District Collectors and SPs should exchange details of disputed lands and discuss possible solutions. Later, the list should percolate to Tehisldars by Wednesday. The concerned Tehsildar, Sub Inspector of Police (SI), Surveyor, Revenue Inspector and Village Revenue Officer (VRO) would have to focus on addressing the land disputes figured in the list. At many places, land disputes have become a law and order (L&O) problem, he said, adding, “ I am reiterating. There should not be any room for corruption in the process.”