Kota, Rajasthan: A major land scam has surfaced in Ladpura tehsil of Kota district, where a high-value government land belonging to the Panchayat Samiti has allegedly been illegally transferred to a private individual. The land, located along the prime National Highway-27 (NH-27), is estimated to be worth around ₹50 crore, raising serious concerns about corruption and misuse of administrative authority.
According to official reports, Tehsildar Rajveer Yadav is accused of executing a questionable land mutation in March 2025, transferring approximately 25 bighas (around 3.73 hectares) of Panchayat Samiti land into the name of a private individual, identified as Rajan John. The land had reportedly remained under the possession of the Panchayat Samiti for over four decades.
Long-Standing Ownership Dispute
Records indicate that the land was originally allotted to the Panchayat Samiti following government approval in 1982. Financial transactions were also made in the mid-1980s to formalize the arrangement, with payments deposited in the temple fund associated with the land. Since then, the Panchayat Samiti had been in continuous possession, even using the land for agricultural purposes.
Scam Exposed During Administrative Camp
The alleged scam came to light on February 10, 2026, during a government camp, when a private claimant asserted ownership over the land. This prompted a verification of records by Block Development Officer (BDO) Shailesh Ranjan, who uncovered the controversial mutation order (No. 1072 dated March 10, 2025).
Following the discovery, the BDO termed the mutation illegal and immediately reported the matter to the District Collector and the CEO of the Zila Parishad. A legal case has also been filed in the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) court seeking cancellation of the land transfer.
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Conflicting Claims
While the administration has flagged the transfer as незакон, Tehsildar Rajveer Yadav has defended his actions, stating that the mutation was carried out as per legal procedures and that the land was previously recorded in the name of the beneficiary’s family.
On the other hand, the alleged beneficiary, Rajan John, has claimed that he possesses valid documentation supporting his ownership and that the transfer was legally verified through proper channels.
Serious Questions on Governance
Officials and local authorities have expressed concern over how such a high-value public asset could be transferred without proper scrutiny. The case has sparked wider debate on transparency within the revenue department and raised suspicions of possible collusion between officials and private parties.
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With legal proceedings now underway, all eyes are on the SDM court’s decision and potential disciplinary action by district authorities. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for administrative accountability and land governance in Rajasthan.
