Baramulla, Oct 22: The Baramulla administration has directed Patwaris in Baramulla and Narwav tehsils to remain available in their offices during official working hours, warning that any negligence in this regard will be taken seriously.

The directions were issued by the concerned Tehsildar on the instructions of the Deputy Commissioner after complaints that residents were facing difficulties in accessing revenue officials.

Patwaris handle important revenue-related services, including the maintenance of land records and verification of documents required by residents for various official purposes.

The administration has stressed that officials must ensure their availability to facilitate public access to revenue services and prevent unnecessary inconvenience to people visiting government offices.

It has warned that any failure to comply with the instructions will invite serious attention from the authorities.