Bihar Deputy CM warns revenue officials: No tolerance for land mafia or disorder

Amid a rising number of land-related disputes in Bihar, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has sent a strong message to officials of the Revenue and Land Reforms Department, stating that disorder of any kind will not be tolerated.

Sinha, who also holds charge of the Revenue and Land Reforms Department, has directed officers to ensure the timely resolution of land-related cases. He has also warned officials against entertaining land mafias.

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His actions have created a stir within the department.

Amid fears of disciplinary action, the association of Circle Officers has written to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, seeking his intervention. However, Vijay Sinha responded firmly, stating that he will not give in to any pressure.

During interactions with the media, Sinha has repeatedly said that warnings to land mafias and land brokers have failed to produce results, and that the time has now come for strict action. Circle Officers have been instructed to take direct legal action against land mafias, brokers, and middlemen involved in land-related matters.

He said, “All Circle Officers and other officials have been instructed to take serious note of those who use fake documents to commit fraud and deliberately turn legitimate land into disputed property. Once proper information is obtained, cases must be registered against such individuals.”

“If Circle Officers fail to act against such mafias, the department will take action against those officers,” he added.

To ensure the timely disposal of land-related cases, the Revenue and Land Reforms Department has been organising camps in various districts, some of which have been attended by Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha.

During a recent camp in Purnia, several victims presented their land-related grievances before the minister. After hearing the complaints, Sinha issued necessary instructions to the concerned officials on the spot.