Mysuru: The Karnataka State Revenue Department has suspended N Srikant, who was serving as Sub-Registrar of Mysuru West, following serious allegations of involvement in illegal registration and tampering of documents related to 22 sites in Kergalli of Mysuru taluk.
The action comes in connection with a major land scam that reportedly took place in December 2025 and has drawn significant attention due to the scale of irregularities involved.
Suspension order and transfer issued
According to an official order issued by M P Mullai Muhilan, Inspector General for Registration and Commissioner of Stamps, Srikant has been placed under suspension pending a detailed departmental inquiry.
He has also been transferred to the department headquarters in Bengaluru. Authorities stated that the transfer was necessary to prevent any possibility of evidence tampering if he continued in his previous posting.
Allegations of large-scale fraud
The scam, which is being described as one of the biggest in Mysuru city in recent times, involves alleged manipulation of property records to facilitate illegal ownership transfers.
BJP spokesperson M A Mohan, who pursued the case along with K Vasanth Kumar, claimed that Srikant and his office staff colluded to alter documents of 22 sites in Kergalli.
They allegedly attempted to register these properties in the names of individuals who were not the rightful owners.
Bypassing security protocols
As part of the alleged fraud, officials reportedly uploaded property documents for registration without the knowledge of the actual owners. Investigations suggest that mandatory safeguards such as Aadhaar authentication and OTP verification were bypassed to carry out the illegal transactions discreetly.
These violations raise serious concerns about the integrity of digital registration systems and internal checks within the department.
Complaint leads to probe
The irregularities came to light after a complaint was filed at the Vijayanagar Police Station in Mysuru. Following this, senior officials in the Revenue Department initiated an internal inquiry into the matter.
Preliminary findings confirmed that documents had been tampered with and that corrupt practices were used to facilitate illegal property transfers.
Political leaders raise issue
The exposure of the alleged scam follows sustained efforts by former MLC Siddaraju and MLA T S Srivathsa, who reportedly met the Revenue Minister and submitted evidence highlighting corruption in the Sub-Registrar’s office.
Their intervention is said to have accelerated the investigation and brought the issue to the attention of higher authorities.
Comparison with other scams
M A Mohan described the case as one of the largest land-related scams in Mysuru, second only to the recent MUDA sites scam, indicating the seriousness of the allegations and the potential impact on public trust.
Conclusion
The suspension of N Srikant marks a significant step in addressing the alleged land scam in Mysuru. With a departmental inquiry underway, authorities are expected to further investigate the role of officials involved and take appropriate action. The case also underscores the need for stronger safeguards and transparency in property registration processes to prevent similar frauds in the future.