Garhwa: Deputy Commissioner Pashupati Nath Mishra on Friday heard public grievances at the Collectorate and directed the concerned officials to take prompt action on complaints related to housing, alleged recruitment irregularities, delayed birth certificates and financial assistance. Around 35 applications were received during the hearing.
The complaints covered a range of issues, including ration and pension benefits, land disputes, encroachment, compensation, employment and pending wage payments. The Deputy Commissioner heard applicants individually and instructed the respective departments to ensure timely disposal of their grievances. He also contacted departmental heads over the telephone, stressing the need for sensitivity and prompt action.
Sunil Vishwakarma of Obra panchayat in Garhwa Sadar block sought a house under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, stating that he lived with his wife and four children in a mud-walled house with a tiled roof that became difficult to inhabit during the monsoon.
Bablu Vishwakarma of Chama village in Meral block alleged irregularities in the October 14 selection of an Anganwadi worker at Centre No. 12 in Uttar Harijan Tola. He claimed that villagers were not adequately informed in advance and alleged that eligible candidates were deprived of an opportunity to participate. He sought an inquiry into the selection process.
Lalan Prasad Gupta of Batokala village in Ketar block complained that Anita Kumari’s birth certificate, applied for in January 2026, had not been issued. He also alleged that an employee had demanded illegal payment for issuing the document and requested an investigation.
Several other residents also submitted applications seeking administrative intervention. The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned officials to examine the complaints and take appropriate action under the applicable rules.
Krishna Ram of Kanchanpur village in Ranka block sought financial assistance following the deaths of his two sons, allegedly murdered in 2023 and 2026. He said his family had received no government assistance despite severe financial hardship. He added that he had raised the issue during the September 29 public hearing but was still awaiting relief.
The effectiveness of the public hearing will ultimately depend on the timely disposal of applications and the delivery of relief to eligible beneficiaries.
