Uttar Pradesh Accelerates Disposal of Revenue Court Cases
The Uttar Pradesh government announced that it has stepped up efforts to resolve pending revenue court cases to deliver timely justice and address public grievances. Official figures released by the administration highlight substantial progress across matters involving land measurement, mutation, and land-use changes following routine government reviews and dedicated settlement drives.
What Happened
According to an official statement, the state government has been actively tracking and speeding up the resolution of revenue disputes. The administration credited periodic reviews, special operational drives, and technology-oriented tracking systems for the increased pace of case clearances in revenue courts.
Key Highlights
- Section 24 (Demarcation and Measurement): At the end of 2025, 28,556 cases were pending. Between January 1 and July 31, 2026, the state logged 91,472 fresh cases and resolved 39,645. Currently, 80,383 cases remain pending, with only 24 cases pending for longer than five years. The districts recording the highest pendency under this section are Prayagraj, Pratapgarh, Lucknow, Amethi, and Mathura.
- Section 34 (Mutation and Registration of Names): Pending matters stood at 48,910 on December 31, 2025. From January 1 to July 31, 2026, 14,70,133 cases were filed, out of which 10,96,814 were resolved. In addition, a special drive held between June 15 and June 25, 2026, targeted matters pending over 45 days, resolving 2,21,667 cases.
- Section 80 (Change in Land Use): Between January 1 and July 31, 2026, a total of 28,797 new cases were received, while 49,855 cases were cleared. The state recorded zero cases pending beyond five years under this category.
Why This Matters
Revenue matters often impact citizens seeking clarity on land titles, demarcation, and property classification. The government highlighted that focused administrative interventions aim to ensure time-bound justice and minimize historical backlog across district revenue courts.
What to Watch Next
The state administration has indicated continued emphasis on monitoring mechanisms and focused drives to achieve time-bound resolutions for remaining pending matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which districts have the highest pendency under Section 24?
The districts with the highest number of pending demarcation and measurement cases under Section 24 are Prayagraj, Pratapgarh, Lucknow, Amethi, and Mathura.
How many mutation cases were resolved during the special drive in June 2026?
During the dedicated drive conducted from June 15 to June 25, 2026, authorities disposed of 2,21,667 mutation cases that had been pending for more than 45 days.
Are there any Section 80 cases pending for more than five years?
According to the official data, there are zero cases pending for more than five years under Section 80, which deals with changes in land use.
Source: Information based on an official statement reported by The Hindu.