Government official penalised for illegal land registration

The Upa Lokayukta of Andhra Pradesh imposed a penalty of withholding of two annual grade increments without cumulative effect on a senior assistant at the office of the joint sub-registrar, Kurnool, for illegal land registration.

Upa-Lokayukta P. Rajani took cognisance of a complaint by V. Muralidhara Reddy of Kurnool alleging irregular and illegal registration of government land in Sy.No.16/2A1 of B. Thandrapadu Revenue village of Kurnool Rural mandal.

The complainant alleged that the land, which was part of the prohibited property under section 22A of the Registration Act, was unlawfully registered under multiple documents by M. Hajmijah, the senior assistant at the office of the joint sub-registrar, Kurnool.

Following notices by the Upa Lokayukta, the Deputy Inspector General of Registration and Stamps Department, Kurnool, conducted an inquiry and submitted a report on January 20, 2025. Based on the report, the disciplinary authority concluded that the explanation given by the senior assistant was not convincing, following which a minor penalty of withholding two annual grade increments without cumulative effect, was imposed on Hajmijah under the Andhra Pradesh Civil Service (CC&A) Rules, 1991.

The complainant, Mr. Muralidhar Reddy appeared on June 30, 2025 and expressed satisfaction with the action taken against Hajmijah, after which the complaint was closed. This case demonstrates the proactive and fair approach of the Upa Lokayukta in ensuring accountability and timely resolution of public complaints, an official statement said.