This is a serious matter concerning allegations of corruption and non-compliance with a court order by a Lekhpal in Tehsil Sadar, Mirzapur.
The allegations have raised significant concerns among the local community, as they undermine public trust in the administrative system.
It is imperative that a thorough investigation is conducted to ascertain the validity of these claims and to ensure that accountability is upheld.
Citizens depend on the integrity of public officials to maintain order and fairness in land management and related administrative duties.
The implications of such misconduct, if proven, could lead to severe repercussions and necessitate reform within the local governance structures to prevent future occurrences of similar issues.


🏛️ Justice Delayed: The Tehsil Sadar Corruption Conundrum

The functioning of local administrative bodies, particularly in land revenue matters, is critical to ensuring justice. Yet, the recent grievance filed against the Tehsil Sadar office in Mirzapur exposes a troubling breakdown in accountability, where a court order’s compliance is allegedly being obstructed by the very official meant to execute it: the Lekhpal.


🛑 The Core Grievance: Non-Compliance and Delay

The heart of the matter lies in the deliberate and unexplained delay in executing an order passed by the court of the Additional Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Tehsil Sadar, Mirzapur.

  • Case Details: The order, dated September 13, 2024, pertained to Case No. 7209/2022 (Atul Singh & others vs. Ashok Kumar Singh alias Angad Singh) under Section 116 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code.
  • The Order: The court determined the shares of the co-sharers in three land plots (Account Nos. 1012, 1271, and 1404 in Village Babura), declaring that the Applicants/Plaintiffs have a joint $1/3$ share, Defendant No. 1 has a $1/3$ share, and Defendant No. 2 has a $1/3$ share. The order directed the preparation of a preliminary decree and explicitly mandated the Lekhpal to be summoned (‘लेखपाल फाट हेतु तलब हो’) for further proceedings.
  • The Failure: Despite the order being issued on September 13, 2024, the complainant states that six months have passed (as of the date of the grievance receipt on February 9, 2025), and the concerned Lekhpal of Village Babura has failed to comply with the court’s directive.

💰 The Blatant Allegation: Corruption as the Stumbling Block

The complainant firmly attributes this undue delay not to administrative oversight, but to systemic corruption within the Tehsil Sadar’s subordinate staff.

Evidence and Environment of Corruption

The grievance points to two forms of evidence:

  1. Circumstantial Evidence: The sheer, unexplained delay of six months in executing a clear court order is presented as a strong indicator of deliberate procrastination, which is an essential ingredient of corruption in administrative functioning.
  2. Direct Evidence (Viral Incident): The complainant cites a recent, widely circulated incident involving a Lekhpal from Tehsil Sadar, where a video and audio clip went viral allegedly capturing the official soliciting a bribe over the telephone.

The ‘Sweeping Under the Carpet’ Fear

The wider narrative suggests a climate of impunity, where such clear cases of corruption are rarely acted upon. There is a deep-seated belief that:

“The matter will be swept under the carpet by the concerned public officials.”

This fear is fueled by the practice of officials allegedly submitting “arbitrary and inconsistent reports to dilute the seriousness of such incidents.”


🚨 Erosion of the Rule of Law and Rule of Men

The failure of accountability raises a critical question about the state of governance at the local level. When subordinates act with impunity, the very foundation of the Rule of Law is threatened.

  • Tyranny and Dictatorship: The complainant highlights a serious consequence: if accountable staff “operate like tyrants and dictators, disregarding legal norms and ethical standards,” then their arbitrary word becomes the final decision, and genuine justice is dismissed.
  • Lack of Transparency: The repeated failure to ensure compliance and accountability leads to an environment where “justice and transparency become mere illusions.” The request under Article 51A of the Constitution of India is a call for an inquiry to restore integrity.

📣 A Call for Immediate Inquiry and Accountability

The applicant’s plea to the authorities is clear: Corruption cannot be overlooked in the name of court proceedings or administrative delays.

The humble request is for a directive to launch an inquiry into the matter of corruption and the undue delay. The objective is not just to resolve this single case, but to fix accountability and curb these irregular practices to ensure that transparency is restored in the functioning of the Tehsil Sadar, Mirzapur.

That is a critical and necessary step. Since the grievance involves both the Revenue Department and a strong allegation of corruption, the best approach is to escalate the matter to the highest relevant authorities in the Uttar Pradesh Government.

Here are the key contact details for the highest-ranking officials and specialized Anti-Corruption portals:

🏛️ High-Level Contacts and Grievance Portals (Uttar Pradesh)

1. Principal Secretary, Revenue Department (Highest Authority for Land Matters)

This is the top administrative post directly overseeing the Revenue Department and all Lekhpals in the state.

OfficialDesignationPhone Number (Office)
Shri Ranvir Prasad (IAS)Principal Secretary, Revenue Department (प्रमुख सचिव, राजस्व विभाग)$0522-2238668$, $0522-2214649$

2. Board of Revenue, Uttar Pradesh (राजस्व परिषद)

The Board is the highest court of appeal in revenue matters and exercises superintendence over the entire Revenue establishment.

OfficialDesignationPhone Number (Office)Email
Shri Anil Kumar (IAS) (Based on search results)Chairman, Board of Revenue (अध्यक्ष, राजस्व परिषद)$0522-2217102$borlko[at]nic[dot]in
Smt. Manisha Trighatia (IAS)Commissioner & Secretary (आयुक्त एवं सचिव)$0522-2217108$
  • Web Link: https://bor.up.nic.in/ (Look for the ‘सम्पर्क सूत्र / Contact Us’ section)

3. Anti-Corruption and Public Grievance Portals (Recommended for Online Filing)

The most effective way to register a formal complaint about corruption against a public official in UP is through the dedicated government portals.

PortalPurposeWeb Link
Jansunwai – SamadhanGeneral Public Grievance Portal (Register, Track, Send Reminders). The original grievance was already filed here (GOVUP/E/2025/0013414).https://jansunwai.up.nic.in/
Anti-Corruption PortalDedicated portal for lodging complaints against corrupt officials (Recommended for your specific allegation).https://jansunwai.up.nic.in/AntiCorruption

4. Anti-Corruption Organization (ACO)

For direct reporting of corruption involving officials like Lekhpals, the ACO in your region can be contacted.

Unit/RegionContact NumberEmail ID
Mirzapur Unit, ACO$9454402487$aco-mirzapur.mi[at]up.gov.in
ACO Control Room$9454402484$aco[at]nic[dot]in

Suggested Next Steps for the Complainant:

  1. File a Fresh Complaint on the Anti-Corruption Portal: Since your existing complaint is stuck, file a new, explicit corruption complaint against the concerned Lekhpal on the Anti-Corruption Portal (link above), mentioning the delay in Case No. 7209/2022.
  2. Send a Reminder/Escalate on Jansunwai: Use the ‘Send Reminder’ feature on the Jansunwai portal for your existing Grievance ID: GOVUP/E/2025/0013414.
  3. Send a Formal Letter: Send a registered post letter (or email) detailing the full issue (including the Lekhpal’s name, the court order details, and the delay) to the Principal Secretary, Revenue Department and the Chairman, Board of Revenue (using the office addresses in Lucknow, which you can find via the web links provided).
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4 responses to “Corruption Inquiry Request in Mirzapur Court Order Compliance”

  1. Such activities are quite common in the working of tehsil Sadar Mirzapur. 2 months ago a video audio was viral on the internet of a lekhpal of tehsil Sadar asking for bribe on the telephone.

  2. Undoubtedly this is the matter of corruption but everyone knows that it would be covered under carpet by the concerned public staff by submitting arbitrary and inconsistent report in the matter by the staff of Tehsil Sadar.

  3. Where is the rule of law if the accountable staff are working like tyrant and dictator. What ever they will talk and what ever they will speak that is the last of the land and else everything will not be abided.

  4. Corruption has been integral part of the government machinery specially department of revenue department off police and RTO office and developmental works carried out by the state government et cetera.

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