Land Mafia Threatens Mirzapur Families: Grabbing of Land Legally Allotted Under Section 64 of U.P. Revenue Code, causing severe distress and anxiety among the local populace. Families that have lawfully acquired their pieces of land are now facing intimidation and coercion from unscrupulous elements seeking to unlawfully seize these properties. Many residents report receiving threats and harassment, which not only undermines their security but also jeopardizes their livelihoods. The situation has escalated to a point where community members feel helpless, as the very laws designed to protect their rights are being blatantly disregarded by the land mafia. As these illegal activities continue to flourish, it becomes increasingly crucial for law enforcement agencies and governmental bodies to intervene and ensure the protection of these legally allotted lands, thus restoring hope and security to the affected families in Mirzapur.
Key Takeaways
- Land Mafia threatens Mirzapur families by illegally seizing properties allotted under Section 64 of the U.P. Revenue Code.
- Residents face intimidation and harassment, undermining their security and livelihoods despite having legal land rights.
- Immediate intervention by law enforcement is crucial to protect the rights of these vulnerable families in Village Naugaon.
- The U.P. Revenue Code prioritises allotments for low-income and marginalized groups to prevent displacement and homelessness.
- A call to action urges authorities to conduct inquiries and ensure protection for the affected families against land mafia threats.
🛑 Land Mafia Threatens Mirzapur Families: Urgent Action Needed Over Illegal Grabbing of Section 64 Land Allotments
Date: August 29, 2025
Author: Sugna Nishad, Village Naugaon, Mirzapur
Grievance Registration No.: GOVUP/E/2025/0099938
📌 Introduction: Land Mafia Threatens Mirzapur Families
In a disturbing case showing how the land mafia threatens Mirzapur families, residents of Village Naugaon, Tehsil Sadar, District Mirzapur were legally allotted land under Section 64 of the U.P. Revenue Code, 2006. However, they now face severe intimidation and illegal eviction attempts by local musclemen. As a result, this blog post aims to highlight the injustice. Furthermore, it asks for immediate police and administrative intervention.
📜 Legal Background: Section 64 Allotment Rights vs. Land Mafia Threats
Specifically, Section 64 of theU.P. Revenue Code, 2006 works alongside Rule 63 of the U.P. Revenue Code Rules, 2016. Together, they serve as a key welfare system to guarantee shelter to rural landless populations across Uttar Pradesh. Under this law, land given to the Gram Sabha or set aside for building homes is systematically given to eligible individuals with low income to build permanent homes. In addition, this legal rule sets out a clear priority order. Thus, it ensures that individuals with low income and vulnerable groups receive top priority in land distribution to prevent displacement and rural homelessness.
Furthermore, the main goal of Section 64 is to support landless farm workers, village artisans, and eligible residents. These include members belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), ST, Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Below Poverty Line (BPL) general families. By granting legal land rights (Patta) for residential sites, the state aims to protect vulnerable rural families. Moreover, it protects them from landlords, unlawful evictions, and illegal land taking. Once the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) issues the allotment order, physical possession is given on the ground. As a result, the owner gets permanent residential rights. Consequently, any unauthorized entry or forced removal is a punishable land and criminal offense.
🔑 Key Provisions:
- First Preference:
- Agricultural labourers or village artisans
- Residing in the Gram Sabha
- Belonging to SC/ST/OBC or BPL general category
- Second Preference:
- Other agricultural labourers or artisans in the Gram Sabha
- Third Preference:
- Other SC/ST/OBC or BPL individuals in the Gram Sabha
- Special Priority:
- Widows and physically challenged persons within each category
Therefore, this law is designed to protect the most vulnerable and ensure they have a safe place to live.
🧾 Grievance Against Land Mafia Threatening Mirzapur Families
👩👩👧 Petitioners:
- Kaushilya Devi W/o Satyanarayan
- Sugna Devi W/o Jilajit
- Radha Devi W/o Suryamani
📍 Location:
Village Naugaon, Plot/Arazi No. 554, Tehsil Sadar, Police Station Vindhyachal, District Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh.
The petitioners—Kaushilya Devi, Sugna Devi, and Radha Devi—represent low-income, marginalized households residing in Village Naugaon. After years of landlessness and socio-economic hardship, these families submitted formal applications for abadi site allotments under Section 64 of the U.P. Revenue Code, 2006. Meanwhile, the revenue administration conducted rigorous revenue inquiries, field verifications, and Gram Sabha recommendations. Following these steps, authorities recognized their eligibility and officially issued legal sanction for residential land plots located within Arazi No. 554.
However, the petitioners have been systematically denied peaceful use of their land. This is despite following all steps and receiving official approval from authority figures. In the meantime, local land grabbers and influential village elites have blocked construction work. They have also tried to destroy basic structures and created fear and pressure. Additionally, the complaint comes from the lack of land protection enforcement by local police and staff. This leaves these families with low income open to continuous violence and threats of losing their homes.
📞 Contact:
Mobile: 7518494920
Email: nishadsugna@gmail.com
🚨 How the Land Mafia Threatens Mirzapur Families
Despite being legally allotted land in Arazi No. 554, the petitioners are now being threatened and harassed by:
- Sabhajit, Virendra, Mithilesh
- Shashi Bhushan Pathak (husband of former Gram Pradhan)
- Amin Tiwari (Police Liaison)
- Vivek Pathak (Employment Officer)
Specifically, these individuals are allegedly working together as a local land mafia trying to forcibly take over the land. They are trying to tear down newly built boundary walls, destroy temporary thatched huts, and frighten the rightful owners. In addition, the attackers have targeted Sugna Devi. She recently started brick construction for her home under severe money problems.
Specifically, the harassment includes verbal abuse, caste-based slurs, physical threats, and repeated threats of violence if construction work continues. Moreover, local police support officers and land grabbers have repeatedly threatened the families with false criminal cases and sudden removal. They demand that the families give up their legally allotted residential plots in Arazi No. 554. Consequently, this ongoing harassment poses a severe threat to the physical safety, dignity, and housing rights of the petitioners with low income, who have nowhere else to live.
🧾 Official Allotment Details Under Threat from Land Mafia
As per SDM Sadar’s order dated 18.06.2021, the following individuals were allotted land in Arazi No. 554:
- Shyamdhar S/o Late Banshidhar – 0.013 hectare
- Satyanarayan – 0.013 hectare
- Jilajit S/o Late Banshidhar – 0.013 hectare
- Unnamed S/o Late Banshidhar – 0.013 hectare
- Illar – 0.013 hectare
Subsequently, the Revenue Inspector verified and demarcated this official allotment on 19.06.2021. Thus, this action confirmed the physical possession and boundaries of each 0.013-hectare plot allotted to the beneficiary households under Arazi No. 554.
In addition, the legal record explicitly confirms that the land allotment under Arazi No. 554 was conducted in full compliance with the statutory guidelines of the U.P. Revenue Code, 2006. Consequently, the revenue records (Khatauni and Revenue Map) reflect the designated abadi status of the plot. This confirms that the land is legally reserved for these destitute families. Therefore, it cannot be claimed, re-allocated, or encroached upon by any private parties or former Gram Sabha officials.
⚖️ Call to Action: Stop Land Mafia Threatening Mirzapur Families
We urge the District Magistrate of Mirzapur, the Superintendent of Police, and other concerned authorities to:
✅ Conduct an Immediate High-Level Inquiry: First, direct the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Sadar and Tehsildar Mirzapur to conduct a joint spot inspection of Arazi No. 554 in Village Naugaon. Consequently, they must re-verify land marks and secure physical possession for all legal allottees.
🔹 Prevent Illegal Encroachment and Demolition: Furthermore, strict injunctions must be issued against Sabhajit, Virendra, Mithilesh, Shashi Bhushan Pathak, Amin Tiwari, and Vivek Pathak, barring them from interfering with ongoing home construction or entering the allotted abadi plots.
🛡️ Provide Police Protection to Allottees: In addition, instruct Station House Officer (SHO), Police Station Vindhyachal, to deploy adequate police personnel to guarantee the physical security of Sugna Devi, Kaushilya Devi, and Radha Devi while they complete home construction.
⚖️ Initiate Criminal Proceedings against Accused: Moreover, register an FIR under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (BNS) and the Scheduled Castes and S.T. (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against the land mafia members. This should also target collusion accomplices involved in extortion and criminal intimidation.
📌 Administrative Accountability: Finally, take strict disciplinary action against revenue and police officials who failed to uphold state allotment orders. These officials allowed local musclemen to undermine legal rights guaranteed under Section 64 of the U.P. Revenue Code.
📬 Copies Sent to Authorities Regarding Land Mafia Threats
- Hon’ble Prime Minister, Government of India
- Hon’ble Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh
- His Excellency the Governor, Uttar Pradesh
- Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh
- Chairman, National Human Rights Commission
- Commissioner & DIG, Vindhyachal Division
- Cabinet Minister, Fisheries Department
- Superintendent of Police, Mirzapur
🙏 Final Appeal to Protect Mirzapur Families from Land Mafia
Ultimately, this is not just a legal issue—it is a human rights concern. The low-income families of Village Naugaon have legally acquired rights to their residential land through state orders designed to help people with low income. Denying them shelter through illegal threats, official neglect, and land grabbing threatens basic social fairness and the law. Therefore, we urge immediate, clear action by the leaders of Uttar Pradesh. They must protect these innocent families, uphold valid statutory land allotments under Section 64, and bring the guilty parties to justice without delay.erpetrators to justice without delay.to all authorities and citizens to stand with us in this fight for justice.
Related Posts
District Magistrate, Mirzapur: Official district administration portal available at Mirzapur District Website.- Superintendent of Police, Mirzapur / UP Police: Official state police department portal available at Uttar Pradesh Police Website.
- Chief Minister’s Office / Uttar Pradesh Government (Jansunwai Portal): Public grievance redressal and tracking platform available at Jansunwai Samadhan Portal.
- National Human Rights Commission (NHRC): Official commission portal available at NHRC India Website.
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