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Madhya Pradesh Patwaris Protest Over 5 Million Registration Target and Overnight Shifts
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 08:31 AM
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Patwaris in Madhya Pradesh have raised disputes after being assigned a 5 million registration target, complaining about mandatory overnight work.
The state government of Madhya Pradesh has instructed patwaris – the officials responsible for maintaining land records – to complete 5 million registrations within a stipulated period. The directive is part of a broader push to digitise land‑related data and improve service delivery to citizens.
Patwaris across several districts have voiced strong objections, saying the target is unrealistic and forces them to work through the night. They argue that the workload compromises accuracy and places undue strain on staff who already manage a heavy caseload of land transactions.
Officials from the revenue department have acknowledged the concerns but maintain that the target aligns with the state's commitment to faster land‑record updates. They have indicated that additional resources may be allocated if the situation escalates, while urging patwaris to cooperate for the benefit of the public.
Patwaris across several districts have voiced strong objections, saying the target is unrealistic and forces them to work through the night. They argue that the workload compromises accuracy and places undue strain on staff who already manage a heavy caseload of land transactions.
Officials from the revenue department have acknowledged the concerns but maintain that the target aligns with the state's commitment to faster land‑record updates. They have indicated that additional resources may be allocated if the situation escalates, while urging patwaris to cooperate for the benefit of the public.