Two sub-registrars likely to be suspended as dead man signs not one but two land deals in Belagavi district
In Belagavi district, allegations have emerged regarding fraudulent land deals involving a deceased individual. The Deputy Commissioner has recommended the suspension of two sub-registrars responsible for these registrations. The family of the deceased has raised concerns about the integrity of the registration process and is seeking a thorough investigation.
- ▪The Deputy Commissioner of Belagavi has stayed the registration of a land deal due to allegations of irregularities.
- ▪Two sub-registrars are likely to be suspended for their involvement in the fraudulent registrations.
- ▪The deceased, Digambar Kulkarni, was reportedly registered as signing land deals in 2024 and 2026, despite having passed away in 1987.
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Belagavi’s Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan has issued an order staying the registration of a land deal in the district following allegations of irregularities. The DC has recommended the suspension of two sub-registrars who were responsible for the registration of the land deal. The DC has warned all officials of strict action if they fail to cross-verify documents.A family from Belagavi had complained that fraudsters had fudged records to claim that a long dead person from their family had registered the deal. Members of the Belagavi District Brahmin Samaj Trust had also complained about this issueDigambar Shripad Kulkarni passed away on April 9, 1987.
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