Overview Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda informed the Legislative Council that 80% of the cases pending before AC (Assistant Commissioner) courts in Karnataka have been disposed of in the last two-and-a-half years . The government has taken steps to dispose of the remaining cases, indicating a concerted effort to improve efficiency in revenue administration. Key Developments Appointment of Special Commissioners: To address the issue of pending cases, the government appointed 21 Special Assistant Commissioners . Reduction in Pending Cases: When the government came to power, there were 37,787 cases pending for over five years and 59,339 cases pending for more than one year . Measures taken by the department have reduced these numbers to 3,372 and 10,889 , respectively. Tahsildar Court Cases: The number of cases before tahsildar courts has been reduced from 10,774 to 506 . Addressing Delays: Despite rules stating that AC courts should not keep cases pending for over six months , many cases have been pending for 10-12 years due to a lack of attention to the issue. Kaveri 2.0 Software Issues: Technical glitches in the digital linking of Kaveri-2.0 and e-Swattu have resulted in server issues, which are expected to be resolved soon. Aadhaar Authentication: Aadhaar authentication has been made mandatory to prevent misuse and check frauds in property transactions. UPSC Relevance This news is relevant to GS2 (Governance, Government Policies) and GS3 (Economy) . It highlights government efforts to improve efficiency in revenue administration, reduce pendency of cases, and leverage technology for better governance and prevention of fraud. The use of Aadhaar for authentication also raises important questions about privacy and data security. Important Facts AC Courts: Assistant Commissioner courts handle revenue-related cases at the sub-divisional level. Tahsildar Courts: Tahsildars are responsible for land revenue collection and maintenance of land records at the tehsil level. Kaveri 2.0 and e-Swattu: These are digital platforms used for property registration and record-keeping in Karnataka. Aadhaar Authentication: Mandatory for property transactions to prevent fraud. Exam Perspective This information can be used to answer questions related to e-governance, government policies, and the use of technology in improving public service delivery. It also provides insights into the challenges and opportunities in land record management and revenue administration.