Grabbing of land legally allotted under Section 64 of U.P. Revenue Code.
🛑 Land Mafia Threatens low income Families in Mirzapur. Urgent action is needed because of the grabbing of land legally allotted under Section 64 of U.P. Revenue Code.
Date: August 29, 2025
Author: Sugna Nishad, Village Naugaon, Mirzapur
Grievance Registration No.: GOVUP/E/2025/0099938
📌 Introduction
In a disturbing case from Village Naugaon, Tehsil Sadar, District Mirzapur, poor families were legally allotted land. This was under Section 64 of the U.P. Revenue Code, 2006. They are now facing threats and illegal eviction attempts by local musclemen. This blog post aims to shed light on the injustice and appeal for immediate police and administrative intervention.
📜 Legal Background: Section 64 – Allotment of Abadi Sites
Section 64 of the U.P. Revenue Code, 2006 outlines the order of preference for allotting residential land (abadi sites) to the rural poor:
🔑 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
This law is designed to protect the most vulnerable and ensure they have a safe place to live.
🧾 The Grievance
👩👩👧 Petitioners:
- Kaushilya Devi W/o Satyanarayan
- Sugna Devi W/o Jilajit
- Radha Devi W/o Suryamani
📍 Location:
Village Naugaon, Tehsil Sadar, Police Station Vindhyachal, District Mirzapur
📞 Contact:
Mobile: 7518494920
Email: nishadsugna@gmail.com
🚨 The Threat
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)
These individuals are allegedly trying to forcibly occupy the land, destroy huts, and intimidate the rightful allottees—especially targeting Sugna Devi, who is currently building her home.
🧾 Official Allotment Details
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
This was verified by the Revenue Inspector on 19.06.2021.
⚖️ Call to Action
We urge the District Magistrate of Mirzapur, the Superintendent of Police, and other concerned authorities to:
✅ Conduct an immediate inquiry
✅ Prevent illegal encroachment
✅ Ensure protection of the rightful allottees
✅ Take legal action against the accused
📬 Copies Sent To:
- 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
This is not just a legal issue—it is a human rights concern. The low income and marginalized must not be left at the mercy of land mafias. We appeal to all authorities and citizens to stand with us in this fight for justice.
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