SVAMITVA Row Escalates In MP, Nine Probationary Patwaris Terminated And Around 250 Get Notices

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: A standoff has erupted between the state government and probationary patwaris over the implementation of the SVAMITVA scheme, leading to terminations, suspension orders and notices being issued. Nine probationary patwaris were terminated in Dewas, Ratlam and Agar Malwa districts on Tuesday, while around 200-250 probationary patwaris received notices across various districts on Wednesday.

Six patwaris were suspended in Raisen, with similar actions possibly taken in other districts. The Patwari Association has threatened to boycott online revenue-related work and escalate its protests if the government continues its aggressive measures against patwaris. Patwari Sangh general secretary Dharmendra Sharma accused the government of targeting probationary patwaris to create fear, rather than taking action against senior patwaris due to procedural constraints.

The government's actions have sparked protests and agitation across the state, with patwaris submitting memoranda at district headquarters. Additionally, the government has reopened old cases against patwaris at the Lokayukta and EOW, including a prosecution case against Sehore patwari Dharmendra Singh Rathore for allegedly seeking a bribe in a land mutation case.