Regarding the free registry issue that came up in the VC, here's the legal matter: The Patwaris (land record officers) have refused to do it with the Collectors; the government has said there will be no action taken.

In Madhya Pradesh, the government's plan to provide free registration to 50 lakh patta holders who have been occupying land since September 17 has sparked controversy. In all 55 districts of the state, patwaris have written to collectors stating that they will not be involved as executors (registrators) in this registration process. Meanwhile, the government has said that if any dispute arises, action will not be taken against the patwari, but the patwari...