Archive · 11 Dec 2025
NCST Issues Reminder to Collectors in MLA Tribal Land Case
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has sent a reminder to four collectors in Madhya Pradesh.
They need to submit reports about a land purchase by MLA Sanjay Pathak.
The land, which is 1,134.60 acres, is said to belong to tribal communities like the Baiga.
A person named Divanshu Mishra complained that the MLA used unfair ways to buy this land.
He said the MLA used his employees, who are tribal, to buy the land.
The complainant wants the authorities to check the financial details and identities of these employees.
It is also alleged that one employee changed his caste to make the land purchase easier.
The collectors have 30 days to submit their reports or appear before the NCST.
NCST issued a reminder notice to four collectors in Madhya Pradesh to submit reports within 30 days regarding an inquiry into land purchases by MLA Sanjay Pathak.
The inquiry involves 1,134.60 acres of tribal land allegedly purchased using unfair means.
Complainant Divanshu Mishra alleges that MLA Pathak used his tribal employees to purchase the land.
The complainant requests authorities to investigate the financial status and identities of four employees involved in the land purchase.
It is alleged that one employee, Natthu Kol, changed his caste to facilitate the land purchase.
- Who
- National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) and MLA Sanjay Pathak
- What
- NCST issued a reminder notice to four collectors regarding an inquiry into land purchases by MLA Sanjay Pathak
- When
- Reminder notice sent after initial notice on September 15
- Where
- Districts of Umaria, Katni, Jabalpur, and Seoni in Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To investigate allegations of unfair means used by MLA Pathak to purchase tribal land
- Commission
- National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST)
- MLA Involved
- Sanjay Pathak
- Land Area
- 1,134.60 acres
- Districts Involved
- Dindori, Umaria, Katni, Jabalpur, Seoni
- Complainant
- Divanshu Mishra
- Employees Under Scrutiny
- Natthu Kol, Pahlad Kol, Rakesh Gond, Rakesh Singh Gond