Haryana Government Initiates Disciplinary Action Against Revenue Officials Over Registry Irregularities
The Haryana government has launched disciplinary proceedings against multiple revenue officials following the detection of irregularities in registry-related work across several tehsils in Gurgaon district. This decisive action comes after administrative scrutiny revealed anomalies in property registration processes, prompting immediate suspensions and investigations.
Officials Facing Disciplinary Measures
Mahender Singh, the naib tehsildar of Badshapur tehsil, faces disciplinary proceedings under Rule 7 of the Haryana Civil Services (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 2016. A draft charge-sheet against Singh must be prepared and submitted to the state government within one week, as directed by Additional Chief Secretary Sumita Mishra.
Additionally, three registry clerks have been suspended with immediate effect pending further inquiry:
- Amit Raghav from Wazirabad tehsil
- Amita from Kadipur tehsil
- Aarti from Badshahpur tehsil
Administrative Scrutiny Reveals Procedural Lapses
The irregularities came to light during administrative scrutiny conducted by the state's financial commissioner and additional chief secretary of the revenue and disaster management department. While the exact nature of the anomalies has not been officially detailed, government sources indicate the matter is being treated with utmost seriousness.
Revenue department officials emphasized that the government is committed to ensuring transparency and accountability in tehsil office functioning, particularly concerning registry work that directly impacts property transactions and public dealings.
Immediate Impact on Tehsil Operations
The suspensions have caused significant disruption in tehsil office operations across affected areas. On Friday morning, property registration work and related documentation services were notably disrupted in Wazirabad, Kadipur, and Badshahpur tehsils.
Local sources reported that routine operations in registry branches were affected for several hours, with many citizens facing delays in completing registry formalities due to limited staff availability. Officials are reportedly making alternate arrangements to restore normal services as quickly as possible.
Government's Prompt Response
The disciplinary actions were ordered as a precautionary measure while investigations continue. The Haryana government has directed the district administration to take prompt steps in proceeding with the disciplinary process and has sought a detailed report on actions taken.
Rule 7 of the Haryana Civil Services Rules provides the complete procedure for conducting departmental inquiries before imposing major penalties on government servants, ensuring due process is followed in these cases.
This crackdown on alleged procedural lapses represents the government's firm stance against irregularities in revenue department operations, particularly in registry-related work that affects numerous property transactions and public services in the Gurgaon region.
