Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Ratlam Patwaris Protest Suspensions Over Farmer Registry Delays
The Farmer Registry is a digital system that records farmers, their land and farming information.
Ratlam officials said some areas were registering farmers too slowly.
Because of this, two patwaris were suspended and 10 others lost one day’s salary.
The officials said the two suspended workers did not answer notices asking for an explanation.
The Patwari Association disagreed with the punishment.
It said the suspended patwaris had recently started working in those areas.
It also said computer problems with passwords, phone numbers and Aadhaar checks made the work harder.
The patwaris protested and said they might hold stronger protests if the actions are not cancelled.
Ratlam district administration suspended two patwaris after Farmer Registry progress in their jurisdictions remained below targets.
Mahesh Singhad’s area recorded progress below 30%, while work in Parmanand Khedda’s areas reached 12.7%.
The administration said both patwaris failed to respond to show-cause notices before their suspensions.
The District Patwari Association said technical portal problems and field difficulties slowed registrations and opposed salary deductions for 10 patwaris.
Patwaris began a sit-in and warned of intensified protests unless the suspensions and deductions were withdrawn.
- Who
- Ratlam district administration, two suspended patwaris, 10 patwaris facing salary deductions, and the District Patwari Association.
- What
- A dispute over disciplinary action linked to slow progress in the Farmer Registry.
- When
- The association began its sit-in on Thursday; the article does not specify the calendar date.
- Where
- Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, including a sit-in at Gulab Chakkar.
- Why
- The administration cited low registration progress and unanswered show-cause notices, while the association blamed technical and field-level difficulties.
District Administration
District Patwari Association
Suspensions
District Administration
The administration suspended Mahesh Singhad and Parmanand Khedda after registration progress in their jurisdictions was low and they allegedly did not respond to show-cause notices.
District Patwari Association
The association demanded that the suspensions be withdrawn, saying both patwaris had recently joined their postings and needed time to understand local conditions and organise records.
Reasons for slow registrations
District Administration
The administration’s action focused on insufficient progress, including figures below 30% and 12.7% in the cited areas.
District Patwari Association
The association said online portal failures involving one-time passwords, mobile numbers and Aadhaar authentication, along with field-level difficulties, delayed the work.
Salary deductions
District Administration
One day’s salary was withheld from 10 patwaris in connection with the registry progress issue.
District Patwari Association
The association opposed the deductions, saying the affected patwaris had completed about 60% of the work.
- Suspended patwaris
- Mahesh Singhad and Parmanand Khedda
- Farmer Registry progress
- Below 30% in Singhad’s jurisdiction and 12.7% in Khedda’s areas
- Other disciplinary action
- One day’s salary withheld from 10 patwaris
- Protest location
- Gulab Chakkar, Ratlam
- Administration’s stated reason
- Low progress and alleged failure to respond to show-cause notices
- Association’s explanation
- Portal problems involving one-time passwords, mobile numbers and Aadhaar authentication
- Registry purpose
- To digitally link farmers’ identities, land details and agricultural information for government schemes and services