Archive · 8 Oct 2026
SVAMITVA Dispute Escalates as Madhya Pradesh Patwaris Protest
Patwaris in Madhya Pradesh are protesting actions taken against some of their colleagues.
The government has terminated at least nine probationary patwaris in three districts.
The Patwari Association says about 200 to 250 others received notices that could lead to termination.
Six patwaris were also reported suspended in Raisen.
Patwaris delivered protest letters at district offices.
Their association says it may stop online revenue work and continue protesting if the actions do not stop.
Separately, a Sehore official approved prosecution of a patwari in a case about an alleged bribe demand.
The case concerns a claimed demand of ₹8,000 for changing land records.
The Madhya Pradesh government terminated at least nine probationary patwaris in Dewas, Ratlam and Agar Malwa on Tuesday.
The Patwari Association said around 200–250 probationary patwaris received notices on Wednesday asking why their services should not be terminated.
Six patwaris were reportedly suspended in Raisen; the association said suspensions also occurred in other districts.
Patwaris submitted protest memoranda at district headquarters and threatened to stop online revenue work if action continues.
The Sehore collector approved prosecution of patwari Dharmendra Singh Rathore in a Lokayukta case alleging an ₹8,000 bribe demand for land mutation.
- Who
- The Madhya Pradesh government, probationary patwaris and the Patwari Association; a separate prosecution matter concerns patwari Dharmendra Singh Rathore.
- What
- Terminations, notices and suspensions have prompted protests over implementation of the SVAMITVA scheme; prosecution was also approved in a separate Lokayukta case.
- When
- The terminations were reported on Tuesday, and notices and protest memoranda on Wednesday; no dates are specified.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, including Dewas, Ratlam, Agar Malwa, Raisen and Sehore.
- Why
- The confrontation is over implementation of the SVAMITVA scheme and government action against patwaris; the separate prosecution relates to an alleged bribe demand for land mutation.
Patwari Association
Government actions
Disciplinary action against probationary patwaris
Patwari Association
The association says probationary patwaris are being targeted to create fear and has threatened an indefinite agitation if action does not stop.
Government actions
The government has terminated at least nine probationary patwaris and issued notices that ask recipients to explain why their services should not be terminated; its rationale is not stated in the article.
Response to the measures
Patwari Association
Patwaris have protested and may stay away from online revenue-related work.
Government actions
The government has continued disciplinary measures, but the article does not provide an official response to the protest threat.
- Terminations
- At least nine probationary patwaris in Dewas, Ratlam and Agar Malwa.
- Notices
- The Patwari Association said around 200–250 probationary patwaris received notices.
- Suspensions
- Six patwaris were reported suspended in Raisen; the association said there were similar actions elsewhere.
- Protest action
- Patwaris submitted memoranda at district headquarters across the state.
- Threatened escalation
- The association threatened to halt online revenue-related work and intensify its agitation.
- Sehore case
- The collector approved prosecution of patwari Dharmendra Singh Rathore in a Lokayukta case.
- Alleged bribe
- The case concerns an alleged demand of ₹8,000 for land mutation.