Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Madhya Pradesh Patwari Dispute Triggers Suspensions and Revenue Protests
Madhya Pradesh is working on a plan to register property for people in rural areas without charging them.
The plan covers nearly 50 lakh properties.
Patwaris have been asked to help with the work.
Some patwaris say signing the papers could involve them in future land disputes.
Officials say some patwaris did not complete assigned survey and record work.
So far, 27 patwaris have been dismissed and 21 suspended.
The patwari association has protested and stopped some revenue work.
A meeting with officials did not settle the disagreement.
The association has been invited to meet Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla.
A total of 48 patwaris in Madhya Pradesh have faced disciplinary action: 27 were dismissed and 21 suspended.
In Rewa, 15 patwaris were suspended over alleged failures to complete Swamitva Scheme survey, verification and record duties.
The MP Patwari Association has called for revenue work to stop in affected districts, and protests have been reported.
The association says patwaris could become parties to future land disputes if they sign property-registration documents as executors.
Talks with officials ended without a decision; the delegation has been invited to meet Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh patwaris and the MP Patwari Association; state officials are involved in discussions.
- What
- A dispute over patwaris' role in free property registration under the Swamitva Scheme has led to 27 dismissals, 21 suspensions and protests.
- When
- The article reports the actions and protests as of Thursday; it does not give a specific date.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, including Rewa and Dewas.
- Why
- The association fears patwaris who sign as executors could become parties to future land disputes; officials cited alleged failures to complete assigned scheme work.
Patwari Association
Officials
Patwaris' role in registration
Patwari Association
The association opposes patwaris acting as executors, fearing they could be drawn into future land disputes and court cases.
Officials
Officials have instructed patwaris to carry out survey, verification and record-related duties for the scheme.
Disciplinary action
Patwari Association
The association wants the dismissals and suspensions withdrawn.
Officials
Officials cited alleged negligence and failure to complete assigned work despite instructions and notices.
- Patwaris facing action
- 48 total: 27 dismissed and 21 suspended
- Swamitva Scheme coverage
- Nearly 50 lakh rural properties
- Estimated expenditure
- More than ₹3,800 crore
- Largest suspension action
- 15 patwaris in Rewa
- Dismissals reported
- Agar-Malwa 5; Ujjain 4; Shajapur 4; Ratlam 4; Mandsaur 4; Dewas 3; Neemuch 3
- Other suspensions reported
- Guna 4; Ratlam 2, in addition to Rewa's 15
- Association's demands
- Withdraw disciplinary action and remove patwaris from the executor role