PATNA, Nov. 4 -- The revenue and land reforms department on Tuesday moved to break the month-long strike by circle ameens, directing specially recruited survey ameens to immediately take over their field duties after the latter ignored a 24-hour ultimatum to return to work. The department's statement, issued under the signature of additional secretary Amit Kumar Pandey, had given all circle ameens on collective leave or strike until Monday evening to report back at their respective circle offices. Those who failed to do so, it warned, would face suspension with immediate effect under the Bihar government servants (classification, control and appeal) rules, disciplinary proceedings, and a break in service. No salary would be paid for the period of absence. Over 5,000 field workers and circle ameens of the department have stayed away from work since October 5....