Patwari Suspended for Fake Wheat Crop in Pond, Two Inspections Fail to Correct False Report

A patwari has been suspended after officials found a wheat crop registered on a pond and barren land measuring nearly 3,000 square feet in Rewa district. The revenue department acted swiftly before any financial or government benefit could be claimed.

Officials Act on Complaint

The suspension order against Sharada Prasad Tiwari, the patwari in charge of Chandai village under Tyonthar tehsil, was issued late Wednesday night. Collector Somvanshi has directed strict action against erring officials, as per government updates from the district administration.

Fake Entry on Water Body

According to the order issued by the Sub-Divisional Officer (Revenue), Tyonthar, the patwari had recorded wheat cultivation on Arazi numbers 248/1 and 250. The land parcel included a pond and adjacent vacant land. The total area covered under the false entry stood at approximately 3,000 square feet.

On-Spot Report Confirms Misconduct

Officials stated that the patwari had personally visited the site and prepared the verification report. Despite this physical inspection, he submitted incorrect information. “The patwari was held directly responsible as he had prepared the on-the-spot report,” a revenue department source indicated.

Second Chance Ignored

A departmental complaint first flagged the discrepancy. The administration ordered a fresh verification of the same land. However, even during the second round of checks, Tiwari did not correct his original report. Sources indicated that the matter was detected before any beneficiary could use the fake verification for claims.

Disciplinary Action Under Civil Services Rules

The inquiry found gross negligence and arbitrariness in the patwari’s conduct. The administration treated the act as misconduct and suspended Tiwari under the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1966. The patwari has now been attached to the Tyonthar tehsil headquarters for the suspension period. He will receive a subsistence allowance as per rules.

Timely Detection Prevents Fraud

The case has emerged as a significant public interest story from Madhya Pradesh’s revenue machinery. Officials confirmed that no financial or government benefit was released due to the early detection. The administration has made it clear that similar attempts to manipulate land records or crop verification will invite immediate disciplinary proceedings.