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Gwalior Collector Suspends 19 Patwaris Over Administrative Lapses
✍️ Amar Ujala · Gwalior
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 05:31 PM
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Collector Ruchika Chauhan ordered the suspension of 19 patwaris in Gwalior, citing procedural errors and misconduct.
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh – On the instructions of District Collector Ruchika Chauhan, nineteen patwaris were suspended from duty in the Gwalior district. The administrative action was taken after a review identified multiple procedural violations and alleged misconduct in land record management.
The suspended officials are accused of errors that compromised the accuracy of revenue records, leading to complaints from the public and higher authorities. The collector’s office issued a formal notice outlining the specific lapses, which included unauthorized alterations in land entries and failure to follow prescribed verification processes.
The suspension is effective immediately, and the patwaris will be subject to an internal inquiry before any further disciplinary measures are decided. The collector emphasized that the move aims to restore confidence in the revenue department and ensure transparent handling of land records.
Local officials have been directed to cooperate fully with the investigation and to implement corrective measures across the district’s land administration system. The action reflects the state government's broader effort to curb irregularities in revenue services.
The department will also conduct a refresher training program for remaining staff to prevent recurrence of similar issues and to reinforce compliance with statutory guidelines.
The suspended officials are accused of errors that compromised the accuracy of revenue records, leading to complaints from the public and higher authorities. The collector’s office issued a formal notice outlining the specific lapses, which included unauthorized alterations in land entries and failure to follow prescribed verification processes.
The suspension is effective immediately, and the patwaris will be subject to an internal inquiry before any further disciplinary measures are decided. The collector emphasized that the move aims to restore confidence in the revenue department and ensure transparent handling of land records.
Local officials have been directed to cooperate fully with the investigation and to implement corrective measures across the district’s land administration system. The action reflects the state government's broader effort to curb irregularities in revenue services.
The department will also conduct a refresher training program for remaining staff to prevent recurrence of similar issues and to reinforce compliance with statutory guidelines.