Patna: The Bihar government has revoked the suspension of 47 circle officers who had been on strike since March, in a move officials described as aimed at restoring administrative normalcy.
The officers, who are part of the Bihar Revenue Service, had been on a continuous strike since March 9, prompting the previous administration to take disciplinary action. Over the course of the protest, 47 officers — many of whom also serve as revenue officers — were suspended, including 41 in a single day.
Strike Ends With Unconditional Return
The breakthrough came on April 30, when the striking officers announced their unconditional return to work. Following this, the government reviewed the situation and decided to revoke all suspensions simultaneously.
A formal order issued on May 2 directed all 47 officers to resume duties and report to their respective district collectors.
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Administrative Work Affected
In its communication, the government noted that revenue-related operations had been significantly affected due to the absence of the officers during the strike period.
At the time of suspension, the office of the Divisional Commissioner in Purnia had been designated as the headquarters for the suspended officers.
Shift In Government Approach
While the earlier administration had issued multiple individual orders to suspend the officers, the current government adopted a consolidated approach, issuing a single order revoking all suspensions.
Officials said the decision was taken “in the interest of administration and public service”, signalling a conciliatory stance following the officers’ return.
The officers have now been instructed to immediately rejoin their posts, bringing an end to a prolonged standoff that had disrupted key land and revenue services across the state.
