Archive · 2 Oct 2026
High Court Seeks Report on ₹43 Crore Paddy Transport Allegations
A court is looking into claims that paddy transport in Madhya Pradesh involved serious irregularities.
The alleged issue may involve ₹43.03 crore and 28 districts.
Petitioners say some paddy meant for making ethanol was sold before reaching its destination.
They also say vehicles were supposed to use GPS to monitor the deliveries.
Some FIRs have been filed, and arrests have been made in Jabalpur and Balaghat.
The petitioners asked for an investigation by the CBI or CID.
The High Court has asked the state government to investigate the allegations.
The government must give the court a detailed report within six weeks.
The court will hear the matter again on November 16.
An alleged ₹43.03 crore paddy transportation irregularity has been reported across 28 Madhya Pradesh districts.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the state government to investigate and submit a detailed report within six weeks.
Petitioners alleged that paddy intended for ethanol production was sold during transportation.
They cited alleged failures despite GPS requirements for vehicles carrying paddy.
Multiple FIRs and arrests have been reported in Jabalpur and Balaghat, with the next hearing set for November 16.
- Who
- The Madhya Pradesh government, petitioners Dr P.G. Najpande and Dhaniram Lakhera, and the Madhya Pradesh High Court are involved.
- What
- The High Court is seeking a government report on alleged ₹43.03 crore paddy transportation irregularities.
- When
- The direction was issued during Thursday’s hearing; the next hearing is scheduled for November 16.
- Where
- The alleged irregularities reportedly span 28 districts of Madhya Pradesh, including Jabalpur and Balaghat.
- Why
- The court ordered the report to examine claims that paddy was sold during transportation despite GPS monitoring requirements.
Petitioners’ Allegations
State Investigation and Court Review
Extent of the alleged irregularities
Petitioners’ Allegations
The petitioners said the issue may extend beyond Jabalpur and involve paddy transportation across 28 districts, seeking a CBI or CID investigation.
State Investigation and Court Review
The High Court directed the state government to investigate the matter and submit a detailed report before further submissions are considered.
Paddy movement and monitoring
Petitioners’ Allegations
The petitioners alleged that paddy intended for ethanol production was sold during transportation, despite rules requiring GPS monitoring.
State Investigation and Court Review
The court has not made a final finding in the reported proceedings and is awaiting the state government’s investigation report.
- Alleged amount
- ₹43.03 crore
- Geographic scope
- 28 districts of Madhya Pradesh
- Court direction
- The state government must submit a detailed investigation report within six weeks.
- Alleged conduct
- Paddy procured for ethanol production was allegedly sold during transportation.
- Monitoring requirement
- Vehicles transporting and supplying paddy were required to use GPS systems.
- Reported enforcement
- Multiple FIRs and arrests have been reported in Jabalpur and Balaghat.
- Next hearing
- November 16