FIR Registered Against Former MLA and Councillors Over Irregular Land Allotment for Samajwadi Party Office in Sitapur
In a significant development, an FIR has been officially registered against former municipal chairman and ex-MLA Radheshyam Jaiswal, along with three former councillors, concerning the alleged irregular allotment of land designated for a Samajwadi Party office within the Town Hall premises in Sitapur. The action was initiated late on Wednesday following explicit directions from the district administration, marking a decisive step in addressing long-standing property disputes.
Complaint Details and Historical Background
The complaint was formally lodged by property clerk Rakesh Kumar Mishra of the Sitapur Municipal Council at the Kotwali police station. According to the detailed complaint, a portion of Nazul land, identified as plot number 1437 in the Civil Lines area, was unlawfully occupied by the Samajwadi Party. Historical records reveal that in 2005, then councillors Mahendra Sinha, Mujib Ahmad, and Kunti Kashyap proposed the permanent allotment of this land for the party office.
The proposal was subsequently presented before the municipal board by the then chairman and MLA Radheshyam Jaiswal on January 14, 2005. Following this, on January 15, 2005, the board approved the allotment of approximately 3,000 square feet of land within the Town Hall residential premises to the Samajwadi Party office. This approval was granted at an annual lease rent of merely Rs 100, raising immediate concerns about procedural irregularities.
Investigation Findings and Administrative Actions
Officials disclosed that a thorough inquiry conducted on March 9, 2026, uncovered significant irregularities in the allotment process. Based on the findings of this inquiry report, the District Magistrate ordered the registration of the FIR, underscoring the gravity of the alleged misconduct. Municipal authorities emphasized that the property in question is classified as Nazul land, which is owned by the government and subject to strict regulatory norms.
They further clarified that although the allotment was initially approved in January 2005, it was officially cancelled on May 14, 2005, due to non-compliance with prescribed norms. Despite this cancellation, the Samajwadi Party office continued to operate from the location, leading to its characterization as an encroachment in a prior notice issued by the municipal administration.
Legal Charges and Police Response
Sitapur Kotwali inspector Anoop Shukla confirmed that the case has been registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including:
- Section 318(4) for cheating
- Section 324(3) for mischief causing damage
- Section 329(3) for house-trespass or house-breaking
- Section 338 for forgery of a valuable security or will
- Section 336 for forgery
These charges have been levied against Radheshyam Jaiswal, Mahendra Sinha, Mujib Ahmad, and Kunti Kashyap, highlighting the legal severity of the allegations. The ongoing investigation aims to unravel the full extent of the irregularities and ensure accountability in the management of public land.
