The Gujarat High Court has issued a notice in response to petitions demanding an investigation into thousands of allegedly fraudulent objection pleas submitted during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Justice Hemant Prachchhak, presiding over the case, issued the notice on Friday and scheduled the next hearing for July 7.
Background of the Case
Petitioners have raised serious concerns about the integrity of the SIR, a comprehensive revision exercise undertaken by authorities. They allege that a large number of objection pleas—used to challenge entries in official records—were fabricated or submitted without proper verification. The petitions call for a thorough probe to identify those responsible and to ensure accountability.
Court's Response
Justice Prachchhak, after reviewing the submissions, deemed the matter worthy of judicial scrutiny. The notice has been served to the concerned parties, including state authorities, who are expected to respond before the next hearing. The court has directed them to preserve all related records for examination.
Impact on the Revision Process
The SIR is a critical administrative exercise aimed at updating and correcting land and property records. If the allegations of fake objections are proven, it could undermine the entire revision process and lead to legal complications for genuine stakeholders. The petitioners argue that such malpractices must be investigated to maintain the credibility of the system.
The next hearing on July 7 will likely see detailed arguments from both sides. Meanwhile, the court has instructed the authorities to maintain the status quo regarding any changes made based on the disputed objections.
