Umesh Chandra Tripathi
Maharajganj. A giant case of corruption has come to gentle in Maharajganj district. Revenue Inspector Yogendra Kumar, who demanded bribe in the identify of reporting the report, has been suspended by the District Magistrate with rapid impact and ordered departmental motion. A serious motion has been taken in Maharajganj district highlighting the roots of corruption. Revenue Inspector Yogendra Kumar posted in Tehsil Sadar has been suspended by the District Magistrate for demanding bribe. The case is expounded to the trial of Ashok Kumar Sharma vs. Sarkar, which is expounded to Mauja Pahariya, Tappa Matkopa, Pargana Haveli, Tehsil Sadar.
Complainant Ashok Kumar Sharma had alleged that the revenue inspector demanded unlawful funds to place a optimistic report in the case. Wrong and deceptive reviews had been despatched for not giving cash. On the criticism, the investigation was carried out by the Deputy Collector Maharajganj. The investigation report appeared on 6 September 2025, in which the audio and video proof launched made clear that the revenue inspector had truly sought a bribe. Not solely this, the negligence of the revenue inspector was additionally revealed in the assessment of the work efficiency. Under Section-24 of Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006, a preliminary report of solely 4 of a complete of 45 instances was introduced. No motion was taken in 9 instances of Section 32/38 and 19 instances of Section-30. It was clear that the revenue inspector not solely did corruption, but additionally severely uncared for authorities obligations.
District Magistrate Santosh Kumar Sharma, contemplating the case severe, mentioned that Rule 3 and 11 of the Uttar Pradesh Government Employees Conduct-1956 have been violated by the Revenue Inspector. In case of prima facie responsible, Yogendra Kumar has been suspended with rapid impact beneath Rule 7 of UP Government Servant (Discipline and Appeal) Rules-1999. During the suspension interval, the Revenue Inspector’s headquarters Tehsil Nichlaul has been decided. They will solely get a subsistence allowance and have been warned of strict motion if absent from the headquarters with out prior permission. After this motion, there’s a stir in the district.
After this motion of the District Magistrate, farmers and complainants have breathed a sigh of reduction and a message has been despatched to the public that corruption is not going to be tolerated beneath any circumstances. At the similar time, the District Magistrate clearly mentioned that the laxity in the disposal of public issues is not going to be tolerated in any respect. Strict directions to make sure time sure and high quality disposal of complaints with officer/worker sensitivity. Strict motion will likely be ensured towards those that take laxity.