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Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary orders swift action on illegal occupation of government land
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 05:36 PM
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Chief Secretary Ashok Barnwal directed all district collectors to promptly resolve pending land‑occupation complaints and strengthen outreach to complainants.
Madhya Pradesh’s chief administrative officer, Ashok Barnwal, issued a directive on Wednesday ordering immediate and stringent measures against illegal occupation of government land. The order comes in response to a growing number of grievances filed by citizens alleging that public plots have been seized without authorization.
Barnwal instructed the state’s district collectors to clear a backlog of complaints that have remained unresolved for more than 100 days. He emphasized that each pending case must be addressed within a set timeframe and that officials should maintain regular communication with the complainants to keep them informed of progress.
The chief secretary also asked the collectors to coordinate with local revenue and police departments to verify the legitimacy of land holdings and to take corrective action where violations are confirmed. The move signals the state’s intent to enforce land‑use regulations more rigorously and to restore public confidence in the administration’s responsiveness.
Officials are expected to submit periodic reports on the status of the grievance redressal process, and any failure to comply could attract disciplinary action. The directive underscores the government’s broader effort to curb illegal encroachments and ensure transparent governance.
The announcement was reported by local media, and the administration has urged citizens to continue reporting any suspected illegal occupation through the official channels.
Barnwal instructed the state’s district collectors to clear a backlog of complaints that have remained unresolved for more than 100 days. He emphasized that each pending case must be addressed within a set timeframe and that officials should maintain regular communication with the complainants to keep them informed of progress.
The chief secretary also asked the collectors to coordinate with local revenue and police departments to verify the legitimacy of land holdings and to take corrective action where violations are confirmed. The move signals the state’s intent to enforce land‑use regulations more rigorously and to restore public confidence in the administration’s responsiveness.
Officials are expected to submit periodic reports on the status of the grievance redressal process, and any failure to comply could attract disciplinary action. The directive underscores the government’s broader effort to curb illegal encroachments and ensure transparent governance.
The announcement was reported by local media, and the administration has urged citizens to continue reporting any suspected illegal occupation through the official channels.