The extension was issued through an order of the revenue and forest department. The panel was originally asked to submit its report within one month, with Dec 6, 2025, as the initial deadline. State govt subsequently granted a one-month extension till Jan 6. Officials said the latest extension followed a review meeting chaired by Kharge, during which the panel informed govt that additional time was needed to examine records and finalise its conclusions. “A formal proposal seeking an extension was submitted after internal discussions within the committee. Based on govt’s approval, a further one-month extension has been granted for submission of the report,” a senior revenue department official said on Wednesday.The Jan 7 order, signed by joint secretary Satyanarayan Bajaj, allows the committee an additional month to submit its findings. Sources in the revenue department said the inquiry required examination of extensive records from multiple offices, including registration papers, valuation reports, and related correspondence, contributing to the delay. “The committee felt it would be inappropriate to submit a report without thoroughly scrutinising all documents and responses,” another official said.Politicians from opposition parties said the delay was anticipated. Social activist Vijay Kumbhar, who has been pursuing the case, said the extension only reinforced his concerns. “From the day this committee was formed, I said it would deliver nothing. It was created to mislead the public,” he said.
