Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has taken coordinated measures to resolve long-standing discrepancies in settlement records affecting K-7, Kalinga Nagar plotted scheme allottees in Ghatikia Mouza, providing relief to genuine beneficiaries who had faced difficulties in accessing post-allotment services.

Residential plots in Ghatikia Mouza were allotted under the Kalinganagar Plotted Development Scheme in 1991. However, discrepancies in plot areas in the settlement records came to light while the BDA was processing applications submitted by the allottees.

Although the plots were correctly located and identifiable on the ground, inconsistencies in revenue records created hurdles in providing various post-allotment services. The discrepancies also caused difficulties for beneficiaries seeking lease deed-related services and conversion of leasehold properties into freehold.

The affected allottees had approached Housing and Urban Development Minister and BDA Chairman Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, seeking intervention for an early resolution of the issue.

Following the matter being brought to the government's attention, directions were issued for a time-bound resolution through appropriate revenue proceedings. The BDA also engaged lawyers to safeguard the legal interests of genuine allottees and ensure effective representation of their cases.

To expedite the process, the Member, Board of Revenue, conducted weekly hearings on the cases. In an interim order, the court directed the BDA, General Administration and Public Grievance Department, Revenue and Disaster Management Department and other concerned authorities to jointly conduct a field inspection and submit a factual report.

Acting on the directions, a joint team from the concerned departments conducted a priority field inspection and submitted a detailed report before the court.

After hearing the matter on Thursday, the Member, Board of Revenue pronounced orders in 218 cases. Based on the findings of the joint inspection report, the Board directed the Bhubaneswar Tahsildar to undertake necessary corrections in the plot areas and maps relating to the cases.

The decision is expected to remove the long-standing hurdles faced by K-7 allotment holders and facilitate the smooth delivery of post-allotment services. Genuine beneficiaries will now be able to access relevant services without being affected by discrepancies in the settlement records.

The coordinated intervention of the state government, the Member, Board of Revenue and the BDA reflects the administration's focus on citizen-centric governance and timely resolution of genuine public grievances.

The affected allottees also expressed gratitude to Minister and BDA Chairman Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra for his intervention and support in resolving the long-pending issue.