By The Uttar Pradesh government has suspended five revenue officials, including four tehsildars and one naib tehsildar, over delays and alleged negligence in handling pending cases before revenue courts. The action follows Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s directions for stricter monitoring of cases and accountability for officials failing to meet prescribed timelines.
The Board of Revenue has also begun disciplinary proceedings against all five officers. The move comes after a detailed review of pending revenue cases and signals a tougher approach towards delays in land and other revenue-related disputes, which often directly affect farmers and ordinary citizens.
Why were the five officers suspended?
The action followed a high-level assessment of pending cases in revenue courts across Uttar Pradesh. During the review, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed officials to ensure that cases were resolved within the timelines laid down under the rules. He also made it clear that negligence in dealing with pending matters would not be overlooked.
Acting on these directions, the Board of Revenue carried out a court-wise and officer-wise assessment of cases registered under Section 34 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006.
Kanchan Verma, Commissioner and Secretary of the Board of Revenue, said the review identified cases where the pace of disposal was found to be unsatisfactory. The assessment pointed to delays and alleged negligence despite repeated emphasis on timely disposal of revenue matters.
Who are the five suspended officers?
The officers suspended following the review are:
- Pawan Kumar Singh — Tehsildar, formerly in charge at Patti in Pratapgarh and currently posted in Prayagraj.
- Atul Harsh — Tehsildar, Ballia.
- Hareram Yadav — Formerly Naib Tehsildar at Dhanghata and currently Tehsildar in Gonda.
- Anand Ojha — Tehsildar, Khalilabad, Sant Kabir Nagar.
- Vivek Kumar Singh — Naib Tehsildar, Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow.
The Board of Revenue has initiated disciplinary proceedings under the applicable service rules. The exact responsibility of each officer will be established through the respective inquiries, after which further action may be taken based on the findings.
Revenue cases to face closer monitoring
The Board has indicated that the suspensions are part of a wider monitoring exercise rather than an isolated action. Pending cases will continue to be reviewed, with the performance of officials responsible for handling them being assessed periodically.
Officials found responsible for avoidable delays, negligence or failure to meet prescribed disposal timelines could face disciplinary or other punitive action, according to the Board.
Focus on faster resolution of land disputes
Revenue courts deal with a range of matters involving land records, ownership and related disputes, making timely decisions particularly important for farmers and other citizens.
The latest action reflects the state government’s stated focus on improving accountability within the revenue administration. By linking the performance of individual officials with the timely disposal of cases, the government is seeking to reduce pendency and make the process more responsive to people relying on revenue courts for resolution of their disputes.
