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Jharkhand SIR backlog hits 22.84 lakh cases, majority of “No Mapping” records still unverified
✍️ tennews.in
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 08:33 PM
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The State Information Register in Jharkhand reports a backlog of 22.84 lakh pending cases, with more than half of the “No Mapping” entries yet to be verified.
Jharkhand’s State Information Register (SIR) has disclosed that 22.84 lakh cases remain pending, underscoring a significant administrative backlog. The data, released by the department, highlights the scale of unresolved matters that the register is tasked to process.
In addition to the case backlog, the SIR indicated that over 50 % of records classified as “No Mapping” have not been verified. These entries typically require cross‑checking with other databases to confirm their status, and the delay hampers accurate record‑keeping.
Officials attributed the accumulation to a combination of limited staffing, procedural bottlenecks, and a surge in filings over recent months. They assured that steps are being taken to streamline verification processes, though no specific timeline was provided.
The pending volume raises concerns about the efficiency of public service delivery in the state, prompting calls from civil society groups for greater transparency and faster resolution of cases.
The department plans to review its workflow and allocate additional resources to reduce the backlog, aiming to improve the reliability of the SIR’s data for citizens and government agencies alike.
In addition to the case backlog, the SIR indicated that over 50 % of records classified as “No Mapping” have not been verified. These entries typically require cross‑checking with other databases to confirm their status, and the delay hampers accurate record‑keeping.
Officials attributed the accumulation to a combination of limited staffing, procedural bottlenecks, and a surge in filings over recent months. They assured that steps are being taken to streamline verification processes, though no specific timeline was provided.
The pending volume raises concerns about the efficiency of public service delivery in the state, prompting calls from civil society groups for greater transparency and faster resolution of cases.
The department plans to review its workflow and allocate additional resources to reduce the backlog, aiming to improve the reliability of the SIR’s data for citizens and government agencies alike.