Cuttack: Minister of Revenue and Disaster Management Shri Suresh Pujari lauded the efforts of Shri Satyabrat Sahu Member Board of Revenue during a review of revenue related litigations held at the Board of Revenue conference hall in Cuttack on 8 May.
During the meeting, the Minister expressed appreciation for the systematic approach adopted by the Board to streamline revisional court functions and expedite the resolution of long standing disputes.
Shri Sahu presented a detailed report on the Board of Revenue which operates as the highest revision authority in the state for revenue matters. It was noted that 41 courts are currently functional across Odisha tasked with scrutinizing the proceedings of subordinate revenue courts to ensure no errors of law or material irregularities occur.
Statistical data shared in the meeting indicated a focused disposal drive in the Court of the Member Board of Revenue. The court began the year 2025 with 4865 pending cases and saw 1467 new institutions during the year. With 2261 cases disposed of in 2025 the pendency stood at 3618 by the start of 2026. As of May 1 2026 the count has been further reduced to 3204 cases.
The review also highlighted the progress of transferring cases to Tahasildars under Rule 34g of the OSS and OCH PFL Rules. Out of a total requirement to transfer 47103 cases 32148 cases have been successfully shifted as of May 2 2026 representing a completion rate of 68.25 percent.
Under the guidance of Shri Sahu the Board of Revenue has prioritized the use of technology including the CCMS 2.0 version and virtual hearing facilities. Special emphasis is being placed on cases involving government land and lands belonging to deities such as Lord Jagannatha Mahaprabhu and Lord Lingaraj Mahaprabhu.
The Minister was informed of certain administrative hurdles including vacancies for Presiding Officers in eight courts and the need to appoint new Law Officers following the expiration of previous tenures in November 2024.
Member Shri Sahu reaffirmed that clear instructions have been issued to all officers to conduct court sessions at least three days a week and to minimize adjournments to ensure time bound justice for litigants.