Raigad, Dec. 19 -- Revenue officers and employees in Raigad district have announced an indefinite strike from Friday, December 19, protesting what they described as arbitrary suspensions ordered without prior notice or inquiry. The protest follows growing resentment across Maharashtra's revenue department over recent disciplinary actions taken against several officials.

Members of the Maharashtra State Revenue Officers and Employees Coordination Federation, Raigad district, met District Collector Kishan Jawale on Wednesday evening and submitted a memorandum outlining their grievances. The federation objected to the suspension of four Tehsildars, four Circle Officers and two Village Revenue Officers (Talathis) by the Revenue Minister withou...