Rajasthan High Court has directed the Revenue Secretary to initiate departmental proceedings against the Tehsildar and Patwari of Khedli village in Karauli district, who failed to remove illegal encroachments despite multiple orders by the Court in that regard, and did not furnish explanation towards such inaction.

The officials have been directed to remain suspended till the conclusion of the proceedings.

“…to the shock and surprise of this Court, both of them admit that there are encroachments and want further seven day's time to remove the encroachments. Apparently, they have no regard for the Court's orders and have shown disrespect at the same time, they are apparently guilty of not performing their duties.”

The division bench of Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and Justice Maneesh Sharma further ordered the Additional Advocate General to issue instructions to the SHO of the concerned village and other revenue authorities to immediately remove the encroachments, and submit the report on the next date.

For context, the Court was hearing a petition, in which encroachments were ordered to be removed several times. Despite such orders, when no action was taken, Court had sought explanations from the concerned officials.

However, instead of furnishing any explanation, further time was sought by the concerned officials for removal of encroachments.

In this background, the Court observed that the petitioners-officials were guilty of not performing their duties, and had no regard for the Court's orders and were being disrespectful. Hence, the Revenue Secretary was ordered to initiate departmental proceedings against them and keep them suspended till the conclusion of such proceedings.

The AAG was directed to instruct the SHO and other officials to remove the encroachments and submit report on the next date.

The matter is listed on July 8, 2026.

Title: Roopraj Prajapat v the State of Rajasthan & Ors.

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