Allahabad High Court Crackdown On Gram Sabha Land Encroachments; Pradhans, Lekhpals, Tahsildars’ Inaction

The Allahabad High Court took serious note of widespread encroachment on Gram Sabha lands and criticized local officials for inaction. The Court directed disciplinary and criminal proceedings against erring Pradhans, Lekhpals, and Tahsildars. It stressed that Gram Sabha land belongs to the community and must be protected. The decision reinforces accountability in rural land governance.