Shimla, November 1
In Himachal Pradesh, land is not merely a source of livelihood; it is also the foundation of social security, economic stability and ancestral heritage. In rural areas of the state, revenue services such as Jamabandi (land records), mutation, demarcation and partition are closely linked to the everyday lives of people. Recognising the importance of these services, the state government has taken significant steps towards making revenue administration simpler, more transparent, time-bound and technology-driven, strengthening the foundations of good governance.
It is due to the able and visionary leadership of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and the sustained efforts of the state government that the Revenue Department has made remarkable progress over the past four years in adopting information technology, digitising land records, introducing online procedures in revenue courts and making digital documents easily accessible to the public. Platforms such as e-HimBhoomi, the Revenue Management System (RMS), RCCMS, the Bhu-Naksha Portal and the My Deed Portal have brought about a significant transformation in the department’s functioning.
The objective of these initiatives is not just to introduce technology into government offices, but also to save citizens from repeated visits to offices and ensure that land records are accurate, up to date and easily accessible.
The Revenue Management System (RMS) Portal is a major milestone in the modernisation of revenue courts. Since September 1, 2025, the portal has been functioning as a fully online and paperless system. The Himachal Pradesh Revenue Courts Online Filing and Procedure Rules, 2025, notified on 9th September 2025, have provided a legal and regulatory framework for this digital system.
So far, 2,12,918 revenue cases have been processed through the Revenue Management System. Of these, 71,000 cases have been filed through the fully online and paperless Revenue Court Module launched by the state government in September 2025. All 479 revenue courts across the state have been connected to this digital platform, through which nearly 28,000 cause lists have been generated. In addition, around 16,000 advocates and more than 52,000 citizens have registered on the portal.
To ensure the speedy disposal of revenue cases, monthly Lok Adalats are being organised towards the end of every month. Cases relating to land partition, demarcation, correction of revenue entries and encroachments are being given priority. The initiative aims to reduce the backlog of pending cases and spare citizens from unnecessary delays.
Keeping land records updated is one of the most important responsibilities of the Revenue Department. To address the backlog of pending Jamabandis, the state government has launched a special drive and directed officers and field staff to work towards clearly defined targets. The results have been encouraging. The number of pending Jamabandis has come down by nearly 90 percent from around 6,500 to approximately 750. This means that nearly 5,750 Jamabandis have been updated to reflect the current position of land records, including all land-related transactions carried out over the past five years.
The e-HimBhoomi platform has further simplified access to land records by providing digitally signed Jamabandis. Citizens can now obtain certified land records directly on their mobile phones. This facility is particularly beneficial for people who live away from their native villages for employment or education.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the state government’s Revenue Department continues to work towards building a digital, citizen-centric and accountable administrative system.
These initiatives are transforming revenue administration in Himachal Pradesh by making public services more transparent, efficient and accessible. The shift towards digital governance is not only modernizing departmental processes but also bringing government services closer to the people, strengthening public trust and setting new benchmarks in transparency, accountability and citizen convenience.