Lucknow: A three-member Special Bench in Lucknow and Prayagraj respectively will now hear all cases related to reserved category land, govt land, gram sabha land, nazul land, evacuee property and enemy property. The new system has been put in place to ensure speedy disposal of cases related to land of public importance.Chairperson of the Board of Revenue, Archana Agrawal said that the new arrangement has been implemented by exercising powers conferred under section 9 of the UP Revenue Code. “Its objective is to ensure transparency, judicial quality and uniformity in the disposal of sensitive matters. The arrangement has come into effect immediately, under which all pending and new cases in these categories before the Board of Revenue courts in Lucknow and Prayagraj will now be placed before the specially constituted three-member benches,” she said, adding that the Bench will incorporate diverse judicial perspectives in important matters and make the decision-making process stronger, more impartial and just.The special benches will sit every Wednesday. Officials concerned have also been directed to identify all pending and new cases in these categories and have them listed before the designated Special Bench.Agrawal said that under the new system, there will be a reduction in unnecessary pendency of cases. Systematic listing and regular hearings will make the judicial process smoother and more result-oriented, she said, adding that the adoption of a collective decision-making system will significantly enhance the credibility and transparency of the judicial process.
