Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Disciplinary Action Deepens Ratlam Administration-Patwari Dispute
The administration in Ratlam has taken disciplinary steps against several patwaris, who are government officials.
It issued charge sheets to 22 patwaris and final warnings to 53 probationary patwaris.
One probationary patwari lost their job, and patwaris were suspended in three cases involving bribery allegations.
The administration says government work must be done responsibly.
The Patwari Association says the actions are unfair and questions who should handle farmer registrations.
It says unclear rules could lead to legal trouble and unfair treatment.
A charge sheet is not a final punishment, and the employees can respond to the allegations.
The dispute may be addressed through dialogue.
On October 8 and 9, the Ratlam administration issued major-penalty charge sheets to 22 patwaris.
Fifty-three probationary patwaris received final warnings, and one probationary patwari was dismissed.
Patwaris were suspended in three cases involving bribery allegations.
The administration says it will not tolerate negligence in government schemes or revenue work.
The Patwari Association calls the actions repressive and seeks dialogue and clearer, legally secure procedures for the Farmer Registry.
- Who
- The Ratlam administration, Collector Ajay Katesaria, and the District Patwari Association.
- What
- Disciplinary action against patwaris has intensified a dispute over accountability and responsibility for the Farmer Registry.
- When
- Charge sheets and other actions were issued on October 8 and 9; the year is not stated.
- Where
- Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Why
- The administration cites negligence in government schemes and revenue work; the association objects to the actions and says responsibilities and procedures need to be clearly defined.
Administration
Patwari Association
Disciplinary action
Administration
The administration says negligence in government schemes and revenue-related work will not be tolerated.
Patwari Association
The association describes the actions as repressive and questions why patwaris' objections are not receiving similar consideration.
Farmer Registry procedures
Administration
The administration's stated position is that accountability in government work must be enforced.
Patwari Association
The association says responsibilities and procedures should be clear and legally secure, warning that the current system could lead to court cases and harassment without sufficient grounds.
- Charge sheets
- 22 patwaris received charge sheets carrying major penalties.
- Probationary patwaris warned
- 53 received final warnings.
- Termination
- One probationary patwari's service was terminated.
- Suspensions
- Patwaris were suspended in three cases involving bribery allegations.
- Dates
- The actions were issued on October 8 and 9; the year is unspecified.
- Employee response
- A charge sheet is not a final punishment, and the employees concerned can present their side.
- Disputed responsibility
- The association says Farmer Registry work was first assigned to tehsildars and later transferred to patwaris after tehsildar protests.