Patna: Revenue officials in Bihar have announced a phased protest beginning March 20, raising concerns over potential disruption to key land-related services across the state.
The Bihar Revenue Amin Association said its members would begin by wearing black armbands while on duty, before escalating to district-level demonstrations if their demands are not addressed. A statewide sit-in, or mahadharna, has been scheduled for March 23 at district headquarters.
In a letter outlining the plan, the association said the agitation was aimed at pressing for long-pending demands, including the implementation of Pay Level-6, greater transparency in postings, permanent appointments for chainmen, and adequate travel allowances for field duties.
The group also called for recognition of the increasingly technical nature of its work, particularly as administrative processes become more digitised. It argued that Amins have not been provided with the resources or digital allowances required to perform their duties effectively, leading to both financial strain and increased workload.
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Amins play a central role in land administration in Bihar, handling tasks such as land demarcation, partition and acquisition for public projects. Any disruption to their work could delay services such as dakhil-kharij (mutation of land records) and the issuance of land possession certificates.
The association accused the department of failing to honour previous assurances, adding that discontent among members had reached a tipping point. While it said it did not intend to inconvenience the public, it blamed “government apathy” for forcing the protest.
Leaders have warned that if no action is taken following the March 23 demonstrations, the agitation could escalate into an indefinite strike and a larger mobilisation in Patna, potentially impacting administrative functioning on a wider scale.
