CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: The state government has established a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a thorough and unbiased inquiry into various significant land-related complaints in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district.
Led by the divisional commissioner of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the SIT will scrutinize major land transactions that are surrounded by serious allegations. During the recent state budget session, concerns regarding alleged land misappropriation in gut number 30 at Brijwadi, near Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, were raised.
In response, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule assured that an SIT would be formed to investigate various land complaints in the district.
An official release on Wednesday stated, “The SIT will comprise the divisional commissioner as the chairperson, the inspector general of police (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar area or his nominee), the district collector, the superintendent of police from the anti-corruption department, the deputy inspector general of registration (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar division), and the deputy director of the land records department as members.”
Additionally, a special provision has been included to invite senior officials or experts in relevant fields based on the specifics of the complaints.
“Complaints received by the SIT will undergo a thorough investigation, and recommendations will be made to the government for necessary action. This team aims to complete the investigation within three months and provide a detailed report to the government,” said a senior official.
Divisional commissioner Jitendra Papalkar has urged citizens to submit their complaints to his office by April 10.
