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Hans India
3 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Licensed surveyor services in state by Oct. 2: Minister
Hyderabad: State Revenue, Housing, Information and Public Relations Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy announced that licensed surveyor services will be made available across Telangana by October 2, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti. The move comes as part of a broader effort to streamline land registration and strengthen the Survey Department, which has faced neglect over the past decade. Addressing officials during a review meeting on Sunday, the Minister confirmed that the second phase of training for licensed surveyors will commence on August 18 in 23 district centers. Candidates are instructed to report to their respective Assistant Directors of the Survey Department by 10 a.m. on the day. 'The introduction of mandatory survey maps during land registration under the Land Act necessitates the availability of skilled surveyors,' Reddy stated. 'We are committed to ensuring these services are in place by Gandhi Jayanti.' The first phase of training, held from May 26 to July 26, saw 7,000 candidates undergo intensive instruction across district centers. Practical lab examinations were conducted on July 28 and 29 under the supervision of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), with results already declared. Successful candidates have now begun a 40-day apprenticeship program, after which they will be issued official licenses. To ensure transparency and efficiency in service delivery, Reddy directed officials to prepare a comprehensive survey manual. 'There is an inseparable relationship between the Revenue and Survey Departments,' he emphasized. 'Only by empowering the Survey Department can we improve the overall functioning of the Revenue system.' The Minister also acknowledged the long-standing neglect of the Survey Department and reiterated the government's commitment to revitalizing it. 'For ten years, this crucial department was overlooked. We are now correcting that course with focused training, regulation, and deployment,' he said. The rollout of licensed surveyor services is expected to enhance land governance, reduce disputes, and support citizens in securing accurate property documentation. With the second phase of training underway, Telangana is poised to set a benchmark in land administration reform.
Sharjah 24
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Sharjah 24
Abdullah bin Salem appoints new Town Planning and Survey director
His Highness has confirmed the promotion of Engineer Ali Sultan bin Butti Al Muhairi, who has been serving as the Director of the Survey Department, to a higher role. Al Muhairi will assume the position of Director of the Department of Town Planning and Survey, to the rank of "Department Director" under the Sharjah Government Special Jobs System.
News18
03-06-2025
- General
- News18
Pakistan Still Shows Junagadh On Its Map Despite Losing 1948 Vote; Here's The Nawab's Condition Now
On February 20, 1948, a referendum was held in Junagadh. Of 201,457 voters, 190,870 cast ballots—only 91 voted for Pakistan, reaffirming the state's merger with India For the past 72 years, Pakistan has continued to depict not just Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, but also two significant regions of Gujarat—Junagadh and Manavadar—in its official maps. In its latest edition, the country has once again included these areas, reaffirming its long-standing and controversial territorial claims. Every political map issued by Pakistan involves direct involvement from the government, not just the Survey Department, making it a deliberate and persistent move that dates back to the time of Partition. Despite Junagadh and Manavadar being an integral part of India, Pakistan has never accepted their merger. In fact, Junagadh was one of the princely states where Pakistan faced a decisive setback. Pakistan engages in several symbolic actions concerning Junagadh. For instance, it reportedly issues a limited number of vehicle licenses each year using Junagadh registration plates. It has also been reported that in a show of defiance, Pakistan also refuses to recognize Daman and Diu—regions adjacent to Junagadh—as part of India. Instead, its official maps depict them as Portuguese territory, even though India integrated Daman and Diu from Portugal in 1961. According to Patrick French's book Liberty and Death, Pakistan is fully aware that Junagadh is an integral part of India, yet it persistently includes the region in its official maps. The Nawab of Junagadh, one of the Kathiawar princely states, signed a merger agreement with Pakistan on August 15, 1947. Although the ruler, Nawab Muhammad Mahabat Khan, was Muslim, the majority population in Junagadh was Hindu. Both the Nawab and his Diwan, Shahnawaz Bhutto, were inclined towards Pakistan, influenced by the promises made by Mohammad Ali Jinnah. However, V.P. Menon wrote to the Pakistani High Commissioner on August 21, pointing out that Junagadh was not geographically connected to Pakistan and had a predominantly Hindu population, and thus called for a referendum to determine its future. No Reply From Pakistan According to Ashok Pandey's book Kashmirnama, when Pakistan did not respond to the initial letter, it was sent again, but there was still no reply. On September 12, Prime Minister Nehru, through Mountbatten's Chief of Staff Lord Ismay, conveyed that India was willing to accept the outcome of any plebiscite. The very next day, Pakistan declared that Junagadh had merged with it. This announcement enraged the people of Junagadh, sparking a mass movement that soon gained support from neighbouring states. Pressure mounted on India to take action. However, Nehru and Patel were aware that any war at that moment would likely lead the international community to blame India. The Nawab of Junagadh refused to meet VP Menon, citing illness as the reason. In response, India adopted a different approach by deploying the armies of neighbouring states along Junagadh's borders. Menon was sent to Junagadh to persuade the Nawab to hold a referendum once again, but the Nawab declined to meet him. Meanwhile, Junagadh also laid claim to the territories of Babariawad and Mangrol. On October 1, 1947, the Nawab of Junagadh occupied Mangrol. In response, India wrote to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, urging the Nawab to vacate the territory. Pakistan, however, demanded a legal investigation into the merger of Mangrol and Babariawad, despite both regions having already signed merger agreements with India. Nawab Of Junagadh Flees In response, India promptly handed over the administration of Mangrol and Babariawad to the Indian Civil Service and imposed economic sanctions on Junagadh. The Nawab had already fled to Karachi with the state's treasury, and Junagadh's situation worsened steadily. Public anger grew stronger, and on October 27, Diwan Bhutto, realising no help would come from Pakistan, requested India to take over the administration. Subsequently, on November 5, a State Council assumed control of the state's affairs. Pakistan Got Only 92 Votes In Junagadh According to V.P. Menon's book Integration of the Indian States, Diwan Bhutto broke down under the mounting pressure. In this situation, Indian forces entered Junagadh on November 9, and Nehru formally informed Pakistan's Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan about the move. On February 20, 1948, a referendum was held in Junagadh. Of the total 201,457 registered voters, 190,870 cast their votes, with only 91 in favor of Pakistan. Consequently, Junagadh officially became part of India. According to Geocurrents, when Indian forces entered Junagadh, Nehru sent a telegram to Liaquat Ali Khan stating that Indian forces had entered to hold a plebiscite there. Pakistan Sent Another Message Liaquat Ali Khan responded with a telegram stating that Junagadh was Pakistan's territory and only the Pakistan government had the authority to take action there. He accused India of violating international law and breaching established norms by deploying its forces in what he claimed was Pakistani territory. The Pakistan government strongly opposed India's presence in Junagadh. What Did Mountbatten Reply According to H.V. Hodson's book The Great Divide, Governor-General Mountbatten sent a report on the Junagadh situation to the British King. When Jinnah complained to Mountbatten about the movement of Indian troops, Mountbatten's response was blunt. He pointed out that Pakistan's actions violated its agreement with the Indian government. Pakistan was left without a response. Later, when Pakistan attempted a similar move in Manavadar, it again faced firm Indian action. Pakistan Suffered Two Setbacks These two setbacks proved unbearable for Pakistan. It tried to raise the issue at the United Nations but failed to gain any support. Since then, Pakistan has officially continued to claim Junagadh and Manavadar as its own territory. It has never accepted their merger with India and has been expressing its displeasure by including both regions in its official maps for the past 72 years. What Happened To The Nawab Of Junagadh As for the Nawab of Junagadh, life in Pakistan turned out to be far from what he had envisioned. Today, his descendants live in difficult conditions, with a monthly allowance of just Rs 16,000. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : india Pakistan relations Jawahar Lal Nehru Junagadh lord mountbatten Muhammad Ali Jinnah voters Location : Junagadh, India, India First Published: June 03, 2025, 18:01 IST News india Pakistan Still Shows Junagadh On Its Map Despite Losing 1948 Vote; Here's The Nawab's Condition Now
Hans India
10-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Govt to hire 5,000 civil engrs for Bhu Bharati services across State
Hyderabad: The State government rolled out an action plan to hire 5,000 civil engineers as licensed surveyors and utilise their services for the newly launched Bhu Bharati portal. The surveyors will coordinate with local administration and conduct regular land survey which is mandated to register the lands through the Bhu Bharati portal. State Revenue and I and PR Minister P Srinivasa Reddy said that the Survey, Settlement and Land Records Department is being further strengthened with the aim of providing better services to the people of Telangana, especially the farmers, and providing a permanent solution to many panchayats related to lands in the State. The role of the Survey Department will become more active in the context of the mandatory attachment of land survey maps to the registration process in the Bhu Bharati Act, which was ambitiously brought by the State government. At present, only 402 surveyors are working and more were needed to fulfill the requirements in the functioning of the new portal. About 5,000 licensed surveyors are being recruited depending on the land transactions in each mandal and town. Applications are being accepted from the candidates who are eligible for the training of licensed surveyors till May 17. Candidates should have passed Intermediate (Mathematics) with at least 60 per cent marks. They should have Draftsman (Civil), Diploma (Civil), BTech (Civil) or other equivalent educational qualification from ITI. The selected candidates will be trained in 50 working days at the district headquarters under the auspices of the Telangana Academy (Land Information and Management). The officials were instructed to conduct this entire process strictly and make the services of licensed surveyors available as soon as possible.
