Rajasthan Strengthens Revenue Governance: State Appoints Three Senior IAS Officers to Accelerate Case Disposal and Improve Administrative Efficiency
The Rajasthan government has taken a decisive step to enhance the effectiveness of its revenue administration by appointing three senior IAS officers as members of the state’s Revenue Board. This development marks a major push toward clearing long-pending matters, improving decision-making capacity, and aligning administrative processes with the government’s broader commitment to faster and more transparent governance.
New IAS Inductions Add Fresh Energy to the Revenue Board
According to the latest official notification, the state government has approved the appointment of Tikam Chand Bohra (IAS, 2012 batch), Kesarlal Meena (IAS, 2015 batch), and Ajeet Singh Rajawat (IAS) as new members of the Revenue Board.
Mr. Bohra is currently serving as the Managing Director of RAJFED, Jaipur, where he oversees major cooperative and agricultural initiatives.
Mr. Meena holds the designation of Additional Director and ex-officio Joint Secretary in the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, contributing to welfare-oriented policymaking and implementation. Meanwhile, Mr. Rajawat serves as the Director of the Institute of Oriental Studies in Jodhpur, where he leads academic and administrative functions.
IAS Quota Now Fully Staffed for the First Time in Years
These appointments ensure that all four IAS-quota positions approved for the Revenue Board are now completely occupied. The three newly inducted officials will serve alongside Dr. Shivprasad Singh, who is already a member of the board. This complete representation of IAS officers is expected to significantly strengthen leadership, institutional coordination, and administrative oversight within the organization.
Move Aimed at Speeding Up Resolution of Revenue Cases
The primary objective behind adding three experienced IAS officers is to accelerate the adjudication of revenue-related disputes. Rajasthan has been facing a large backlog of cases involving land records, tenancy issues, and other revenue matters. By expanding the board’s administrative bandwidth, the government intends to reduce pendency, improve accountability, and enhance the board’s efficiency in delivering timely judgements.
Vacancies Still Remain Under Other Quotas
While the IAS quota has reached full operational capacity, staffing shortages continue under other categories. Out of the 20 total sanctioned posts, 7 seats remain unfilled. Under the RAS quota, only 7 of the 12 sanctioned positions have been occupied, leaving 5 vacancies.
Additionally, all four posts earmarked for judicial experts and lawyers are still vacant, indicating the need for further recruitment to ensure a fully functional and balanced board.
The recent appointments are being viewed as a positive step toward administrative strengthening, but the remaining vacancies highlight the need for continued attention to staffing across all categories for the Revenue Board to operate at its full potential.
