Key takeaways

1. Systematic Defiance of Judicial Authority

The core issue is not just a delay, but the non-compliance of a specific court order dated September 13, 2024. Despite a clear mandate from the Additional Sub-Divisional Magistrate (ASDM) for the Lekhpal to submit a report (Phaat), no action was taken for over seven months.

2. Procrastination as a Form of Corruption

The blog highlights that “undue delay” is not merely administrative laziness; it serves as circumstantial evidence of corruption. By stalling the legal process, subordinate officials (like the Lekhpal) create opportunities for irregularity and harassment of the litigants.

3. Breakdown of Local Oversight

There is a significant failure in the supervisory hierarchy at Tehsil Sadar, Mirzapur. The Tehsildar is criticized for submitting “arbitrary and inconsistent” reports that shield subordinates rather than enforcing the court’s decree, leading to what is described as “administrative anarchy.

4. Violation of Constitutional Duties

The grievance frames this inaction as a violation of Article 51A of the Constitution. It argues that public officials have a fundamental duty to uphold the rule of law and transparency, and that “cryptic” working styles undermine the integrity of the entire governance system.

5. High-Level Intervention Required

Because local authorities have failed to act, the matter has escalated to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and the Chief Minister’s Secretariat. The takeaway is that only high-level accountability (fixing responsibility on specific officers like the Lekhpal and Tehsildar) can restore public trust.

6. The “Under Process” Paradox

While the status is officially “Under Process” with the Joint Secretary (Shri Arvind Mohan), the blog emphasizes that for the citizen, justice delayed remains justice denied. The paperwork is moving at the top, but the ground reality in Village Babura remains unchanged.

Justice Delayed at Tehsil Sadar: Administrative Anarchy and the Crisis of Accountability

The bedrock of any functional democracy is the Rule of Law. When judicial orders are passed by competent authorities, their swift execution is not a matter of administrative discretion—it is a mandatory constitutional obligation. However, the recurring grievances of Yogi M. P. Singh regarding the functioning of Tehsil Sadar, District Mirzapur, highlight a troubling breakdown in this machinery.

The case surrounding registration numbers PMOPG/E/2025/0058583 and GOVUP/E/2025/0013414 serves as a stark case study in how “procrastination” becomes a tool for corruption, effectively substituting governance with what the complainant describes as “Jungle Raj.

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The Core Dispute: A Court Order Without Teeth

The genesis of this grievance lies in a clear, unambiguous order passed on September 13, 2024, by the Additional Sub-Divisional Magistrate (ASDM) of Tehsil Sadar, Mirzapur, Shri Shakti Pratap Singh.

The court had adjudicated a partition suit involving land parcels in Village Babura (Mauja Babura). The order specifically identified:

• Plot No. 1012 (Area 0.2940 Hectare)
• Plot No. 1271 (Area 0.2570 Hectare)
• Plot No. 1404 (Area 0.1250 Hectare)

The court determined a 1/3 share for each party and ordered the preparation of the preliminary decree. Crucially, the Lekhpal (the village-level revenue officer) was summoned to submit the Phaat (division map/report) by October 7, 2024.

As of April 2025—over seven months later—the Lekhpal has reportedly failed to ensure compliance. This delay is not merely a “procedural hiccup”; it is a direct defiance of a judicial mandate.

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Procrastination as a Symptom of Corruption

The complainant, Yogi M. P. Singh, raises a profound legal and ethical question: Can undue delay be classified as corruption?

In administrative law, “circumstantial evidence” of corruption often manifests as unexplained inertia. When a subordinate official like a Lekhpal ignores a court-mandated deadline for over half a year, it creates a vacuum where transparency vanishes. The grievance argues that such “deliberate delay” is a tool used to coerce parties or favor one side, thereby violating Article 51A of the Constitution of India, which mandates the duty to safeguard public property and abjure violence (including the systemic “violence” of administrative apathy).

The “arbitrary and inconsistent” reports allegedly submitted by the Tehsildar Sadar further compound the issue. If the supervisory officers provide cover for the inaction of their subordinates, the entire chain of command becomes complicit in what is described as a “rule of anarchy.”

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The Erosion of Transparency and Accountability

The grievance highlights a disturbing trend in local revenue administration:

1. Administrative Defiance: When a Lekhpal fails to comply with an ASDM’s order, it undermines the authority of the court.
2. Lack of Oversight: The Tehsildar’s role is to ensure that subordinates act within the timeline. A failure to do so suggests a lack of internal accountability.
3. Cryptic Working Styles: The use of “cryptic” and “inconsistent” reports prevents the complainant from understanding why the law is not being upheld, effectively “ghosting” the citizen within a government system.

The complainant rightly asks: Whether arbitrariness and tyranny may be allowed in the name of adjudication? The answer must be a resounding no. Good governance is characterized by “Good Processes,” not just “Good Intentions.”

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The Global Implications of Local Failure

While this case is centered in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, it reflects a broader systemic issue. When the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and the Chief Minister’s Secretariat receive grievances of this nature, it indicates that the local “grievance redressal” mechanism has failed entirely.

The fact that the status is currently “Under Process” as of April 26, 2025, under Shri Arvind Mohan (Joint Secretary), provides a glimmer of hope. However, for the resident of Village Babura, “Under Process” does not till the land or settle the boundary. Justice remains locked in a file.

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A Call for Systematic Reform

To prevent “Tehsil Sadar” from becoming a synonym for administrative failure, several steps are necessary:

• Time-Bound Compliance: There must be a digital tracking system where court orders passed by SDMs/ASDMs are flagged if the Lekhpal does not submit reports within 15 days.
• Fixing Individual Accountability: If a delay exceeds 30 days without a valid legal stay from a higher court, disciplinary action should be initiated against the concerned Lekhpal and Revenue Inspector automatically.
• Transparency in Field Reports: All reports submitted by the Lekhpal should be uploaded to a public portal accessible by the complainant to prevent the submission of “arbitrary and inconsistent” data.

Conclusion: The Road Ahead

The struggle of Yogi M. P. Singh is a struggle for the Rule of Law over the Rule of Whim. When the administrative machinery ignores the judiciary, the common man loses faith in the state.

We look toward the Chief Minister’s Secretariat and the Joint Secretary to not just “process” this grievance, but to fix the accountability that has been missing for seven months. Accountability is the only antidote to the “Jungle Raj” described in these petitions.

To ensure you can follow up effectively on your grievances, here is the structured contact information for the public authorities and platforms mentioned in your registration details.

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1. Primary Concerned Authority (State Level)

The officer currently handling your grievance in the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s Secretariat is Shri Arvind Mohan.¹

Detail	Information
Officer Name	Shri Arvind Mohan
Designation	Joint Secretary
Email Address	arvind.12574@gov.in (Direct) / cmup@nic.in (General CMO)
Contact Number	0522-2226350 / 0522-2226354
Office Address	Room No. 321, 3rd Floor, Lok Bhawan, U.P. Secretariat, Lucknow, PIN: 226001

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2. Official Grievance Portals (Web Links)

These platforms allow you to track your registration numbers, send reminders, or file an appeal if the resolution is unsatisfactory.²

• Jansunwai (Samadhan) Portal (UP):https://jansunwai.up.nic.in
  • Use this for registration number: GOVUP/E/2025/0013414
• CPGRAMS (Central Government Portal):https://pgportal.gov.in
  • Use this for registration number: PMOPG/E/2025/0058583
• UP CM Helpline: Dial 1076 (Toll-free within Uttar Pradesh) to speak with a representative regarding the delay.³

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3. Support & Technical Contacts

If you encounter issues with the web portals or need to escalate the technical handling of the file:

• Technical Email: jansunwai-up@gov.in (Only for portal errors/technical issues).⁴
• RTI Cell (CMO): Shri Sanjay Chaturvedi (Section Officer) – 0522-2226455.⁵
• Public Grievance Section-3 (Relevant to your case):
  • Smt. Anjana Tripathi (Under Secretary): 0522-2226364 / anjna.11282@gov.in
  • Shri Vinod Sharma (Section Officer): 0522-2226459⁶

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Summary of Your Active Applications

1. PMOPG/E/2025/0058583: Received by PMO on 26/04/2025. Currently Under Process.
2. GOVUP/E/2025/0013414: Received by UP Government on 09/02/2025. This case is over 2 months old and requires a “Reminder” via the Samadhan portal.

Would you like me to help you draft a formal “Reminder Letter” to Shri Arvind Mohan specifically highlighting the 7-month delay in the Lekhpal’s compliance?

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