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Odisha Orders Strict Monitoring After Land Registration Fraud
The Odisha government found a serious problem involving land registration.
Land registration is the official process for recording who owns land.
The issue was reported in Nuapada district.
Sarveshwar Jal, an official who handled land and registration duties, was suspended.
Investigators said he may have helped register a large piece of land fraudulently.
The government told district officials to watch registration offices more carefully.
They must also make surprise visits to look for problems.
The government said technology and strict rule-following should make the process safer.
The Odisha government ordered District Collectors to closely monitor registration offices after reports of irregularities.
Sarveshwar Jal, Komna Tahasildar and acting Sub-Registrar in Nuapada district, was suspended.
A preliminary inquiry allegedly found that Jal facilitated fraudulent registration of a large parcel of land.
Collectors must ensure regular oversight by Additional District Magistrates and District Registrars.
Authorities also ordered surprise inspections and emphasized technology to improve transparency and accountability.
- Who
- The Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Department, District Collectors, and officials including Sarveshwar Jal were involved.
- What
- The government ordered strict monitoring of land registration offices after an alleged fraudulent registration and suspended Sarveshwar Jal.
- Where
- The alleged fraud occurred in Komna Tahasil of Nuapada district, Odisha.
- When
- The action followed reports of irregularities and the discovery of a serious fraud case; no specific date was provided.
- Why
- The measures aim to prevent irregularities and make land registration more transparent, accountable, and compliant with rules.
Key facts
- State
- Odisha
- Department
- Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Department
- Affected district
- Nuapada district
- Suspended official
- Sarveshwar Jal, then Tahasildar of Komna Tahasil and acting Sub-Registrar
- Allegation
- Preliminary investigation found alleged facilitation of fraudulent registration of a large parcel of land.
- New oversight
- District Collectors must arrange regular monitoring, surprise visits, and inspections of registration offices.
- Government priority
- Greater transparency and accountability through maximum use of technology.
Quotes
Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management department
The Odisha state department responsible for revenue and disaster management.
“Ensuring transparency and accountability in the registration process through maximum use of technology is the key priority of the State government. Such irregularities will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Appropriate action will be taken against those found guilty, while ensuring due compliance with rules and regulations throughout the entire registration process.”
thehansindia.com
“Keeping in view the seriousness of the matter, the department has directed all Collectors to ensure that the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) and the District Registrar of their respective districts regularly monitor registration-related activities and maintain strict oversight.”
thehansindia.com
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