Anand, Gujarat – A significant incident has unfolded in Anand, where a suspended Naib Mamlatdar, J.D. Patel, has been arrested. This comes after a land file went missing from the Collector’s office, raising serious concerns about the management of land records in the region. The missing file contained crucial information about land that had been used for non-agricultural purposes without proper premium payments. This incident has been reported to the police, leading to an investigation by the local crime branch.
The issue began when a resident of Borasad, Mahammadhanif A. Malek, filed a complaint regarding the missing file. He claimed that Naib Mamlatdar J.D. Patel and the Additional District Collector, Ketaki Vyas, had allowed non-agricultural use of land despite it being registered under a new condition. This led to a significant financial loss for the government.
The investigation revealed that multiple survey numbers in Borasad were involved, specifically survey numbers 569, 570, 572, 573, 372, 571/2, and 568/1. Upon checking the records, officials found the necessary file for the non-agricultural land usage was missing. This prompted the Revenue Department to initiate a detailed inquiry.
The inquiry confirmed that despite the land being registered for agricultural use, it was wrongly permitted for non-agricultural purposes, leading to potential financial losses. The local authorities sought clarification from Patel and his colleagues, but they could not provide satisfactory explanations regarding the missing file.
As part of the investigation, the local crime branch conducted interviews with employees who had access to the records. It was revealed that a Class IV employee had signed off on the file, which was later handed over to J.D. Patel. Unfortunately, the file disappeared, prompting further scrutiny.
On the basis of this evidence, the Local Crime Branch (LCB) arrested J.D. Patel and is now working to obtain remand for further questioning. This case highlights the ongoing challenges within local government offices in managing land records and ensuring transparency in operations.
The city of Anand, known as the Milk Capital of India due to its association with the Amul dairy cooperative, is also recognized for its educational institutions and agricultural advancements. The incident has raised alarms about the effectiveness of governance in the region, with citizens demanding more accountability from their officials.
As the investigation continues, local residents are eager to see the outcomes, hoping for stricter measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The community seeks assurance that land records will be maintained properly and that any mismanagement will be addressed swiftly.
This case serves as a reminder of the importance of integrity in public service and the need for robust systems to safeguard public records. The Anand Collector’s office is now under scrutiny, and it remains to be seen how this incident will impact the trust of citizens in their local government institutions.
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