Coimbatore: In what would come as a relief to thousands of people in the district waiting for patta transfer or an income certificate, officials at the collectorate, revenue offices and taluk offices will be back to work from on Friday.
There has been inordinate delay in issuing of documents and certificates as most of the officials were on election duty. “It affected people who wanted their land to be measured by a surveyor. People in need of patta transfer certificate to sell property or take loan were also inconvenienced,” district revenue officer Ramadurai Murugan said. “Things would be back to routine from Friday, when all government officials are expected to return to their desks. It includes the revenue department, registrar office, taluk offices and panchayat offices. A lot of documentation work will get done.”
This is good news for students looking to get community certificate for college admission or income certificate for scholarships. “Village administrative officers who have to provide these certificates were also on election duty. Some people want their parents’ names to be changed on such certificates, which can be done now,” the official said.
People whose ration cards were approved before the model code of conduct came into force can expect delivery.
However, grievances days will not be conducted. “Civic problems in rural areas cannot be solved, including new infrastructure. New applications for ration cards, disability pensions and old-age pension cannot be processed. Housing or land pattas cannot be issued. No benefits from government funds can be given until May 2,” the official added.