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Crime
Madhya Pradesh suspends 9 patwaris, issues notices to hundreds amid bribery probe
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 07:46 AM
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The Madhya Pradesh government has terminated nine probationary patwaris and sent notices to hundreds of revenue staff as it authorises prosecution in multiple bribery cases linked to the state’s land‑record scheme.
The state administration in Madhya Pradesh has taken decisive action against its revenue officials after a dispute over the implementation of a land‑record scheme. Nine probationary patwaris were relieved of their duties, and hundreds of other patwaris received formal notices for alleged misconduct.
The notices and terminations come alongside a newly approved sanction for criminal prosecution in several bribery cases that surfaced during the scheme’s rollout. Authorities say the investigations uncovered attempts to solicit illegal payments from landowners seeking record updates.
Officials indicated that the measures are intended to restore credibility to the revenue department and deter future corruption. The department will continue to monitor compliance and may pursue further disciplinary steps as the probe progresses.
The notices and terminations come alongside a newly approved sanction for criminal prosecution in several bribery cases that surfaced during the scheme’s rollout. Authorities say the investigations uncovered attempts to solicit illegal payments from landowners seeking record updates.
Officials indicated that the measures are intended to restore credibility to the revenue department and deter future corruption. The department will continue to monitor compliance and may pursue further disciplinary steps as the probe progresses.