Government Officer Fined for Unlawful Land Registry

Rapid Summary

• The Upa Lokayukta of Andhra Pradesh imposed a penalty on M.Hajmijah, a senior assistant at the joint sub-registrar office in Kurnool, for illegal land registration.
• The complaint was filed by V. Muralidhara Reddy, alleging irregular registration of government land (Sy.No.16/2A1) in B. Thandrapadu Revenue Village under multiple documents, violating Section 22A of the Registration Act.
• Upon examination by the Deputy inspector General of Registration and Stamps Department, HajmijahS clarification was deemed unsatisfactory.
• A minor penalty of withholding two annual grade increments without cumulative effect was imposed under Andhra pradesh Civil Service (CC&A) Rules, 1991.
• The complainant expressed satisfaction with the action taken during a hearing on June 30, 2025.
• Officials praised this as an example of accountability and timely resolution led by Upa Lokayukta P. Rajani.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The case underscores both challenges and progress in addressing corruption within public management in India’s revenue and land management systems-sectors often vulnerable to malpractice due to their complexity and high stakes for affected communities. The proactive role played by Andhra Pradesh’s Upa lokayukta highlights growing enforcement mechanisms driving accountability among public officials.

While the penalty may be seen as minor given the seriousness inherent in illegal registrations involving government property under Section 22A, its imposition sends an important message about governance standards being enforced even within lower bureaucratic tiers.With such actions aligning administrative conduct toward more obvious practices over time, consistent follow-through on similar cases could strengthen public trust further while deterring future violations.

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