In a major and historic move aimed at making administrative work in the capital more efficient, smoother, and citizen-centric, the Delhi Government has approved the reorganisation of the existing 11 revenue districts into 13 new revenue districts. The decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta. This step is being considered a significant reform towards making governance simpler, more transparent, and better coordinated.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said, тАЬAny previous government had not addressed this long-pending decision to strengthen DelhiтАЩs administrative framework. Our government has achieved this objective in just 10 months. It is a powerful example of implementing Prime Minister Narendra Modi JiтАЩs vision of good governance on the ground.тАЭ
District Administration to Become Even Stronger: Chief Minister
The Chief Minister stated that district administration is the backbone of any governance system and the closest interface between the government and citizens. Considering DelhiтАЩs rapidly growing population, construction activity, urban expansion, and increasing complexity of civic services, it has become essential to make the district administration more organised, effective, and accountable.
She added that in a metropolis like Delhi, smaller, balanced, and administratively empowered districts are necessary for improved coordination of services, quicker delivery, faster grievance redressal, and effective monitoring. With this objective, the number of districts is being increased from 11 to 13.
Revenue Districts and Municipal Limits to Now Be Aligned
The Chief Minister explained that for many years, the boundaries of revenue districts did not align with those of the Municipal Corporation zones, NDMC, and Delhi Cantonment Board. This mismatch repeatedly caused delays in service delivery, confusion in handling complaints, difficulties in land record management, and inconsistencies across departmental jurisdictions.
After the reorganisation, the boundaries of all 13 districts will fully align with those of the Municipal Corporation, NDMC, and the Delhi Cantonment Board bringing clarity to governance and improving inter-departmental coordination.
13 Districts, 39 Sub-Divisions, and Mini Secretariats in Each District
Under the new structure, the number of districts will increase from 11 to 13 and sub-divisions from 33 to 39. This will help balance the workload of officials and deliver services to citizens more quickly.
The Chief Minister also announced that the Delhi Government will establish modern, multi-departmental тАШMini SecretariatsтАЩ in all 13 districts, where citizens will be able to access numerous services such as Revenue Offices, SDM, ADM, Tehsil, and Sub-Registrar Offices at a single location.
She noted that citizens currently face inconvenience due to various departments operating from different buildings. The creation of Mini Secretariats will ensure that services are available under one roof, improve coordination, and make monitoring and review by district officials more effective.
Number of Sub-Registrar Offices Increased from 22 to 39
To make property registration smoother and more transparent, the number of Sub-Registrar Offices is being increased from 22 to 39. Their jurisdictions will also be fully aligned with the sub-division boundaries.
As a result:
- Land record management and digitisation will progress faster
- Citizens will no longer need to travel long distances for registration
How Will Citizens Benefit from the New Districts?
According to the Chief Minister, the new district structure will ensure:
- Better access to services
- Governance that is closer to citizens
- Faster grievance redressal
- Reduced burden on officials
- Removal of boundary-related confusion
- Clarity for citizens regarding their administrative jurisdiction
- Improved coordination between the Revenue Department, Municipal Corporation, and other agencies
- More effective urban planning, disaster management, and land record management
Greater Transparency and Accountability
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the decision is a historic step towards adapting DelhiтАЩs administrative system to the requirements of the 21st century. It will ensure that citizens receive services more quickly, transparently, and conveniently.
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