Garhwa: The Deputy Commissioner Pashupati Nath Mishra on Tuesday conducted a public grievance hearing (Jan Sunwai) at the Auditorium, where he listened to a wide range of complaints submitted by residents from different parts of the district and directed concerned officials to ensure their timely resolution.
During the hearing, citizens raised issues related to ration cards, pensions, land disputes, illegal encroachments, housing benefits, compensation, access to government welfare schemes, employment generation, pending wage payments and other public service concerns. The Deputy Commissioner heard each case individually and instructed departmental officials to take necessary action for early disposal of the grievances.
Among the cases presented, Riddhi Gupta, a resident of Sadar Block, complained about not receiving benefits under the Savitribai Phule Kishori Samriddhi Yojana despite repeatedly applying for the scholarship scheme since her Class XII studies. Currently pursuing graduation at Surat Pandey Degree College, she urged the district administration to examine her pending application and facilitate the release of the scholarship benefits.
In another significant complaint, Sunil Oraon of Majhiaon Block alleged that an assistant posted at the Majhiaon Circle Office, along with intermediaries and alleged land mafias, was attempting to manipulate land records relating to lands protected under the Chotanagpur Tenancy (CNT) Act. In his petition, Oraon claimed that efforts were being made to alter revenue records, prepare fraudulent documents and tamper with account and plot details by falsely declaring living landholders as deceased. He further alleged that vulnerable and economically weaker villagers were being intimidated in attempts to usurp their land. Seeking intervention, he requested a thorough inquiry into the matter and legal action against those found responsible.
Another petitioner, Rajesh Kumar of Sadar Block, sought correction of the mobile number linked to his ration card. He informed the Deputy Commissioner that despite submitting applications, including during a government outreach camp, no action had been taken on his request. He appealed for the update to be processed at the earliest.
Meanwhile, Sachchidanand Chaubey, an assistant teacher posted at Upgraded Middle School, Kushdand in Nagar Untari, requested transfer or deputation to a school closer to his residence. He stated that he had met with two road accidents while commuting to his workplace and had suffered a leg fracture. Owing to continued difficulties in travelling long distances, he urged the administration to consider posting him to a school nearer to his native village, Palhe Kala.
Several other residents from across the district also placed their grievances before the Deputy Commissioner during the session. Taking note of the complaints, Mishra instructed concerned officers to act promptly and sensitively. He also spoke to departmental heads over the telephone and directed them to ensure expeditious disposal of public grievances.
According to officials, approximately 12 applications were received during the public hearing programme. The district administration reiterated its commitment to ensuring transparent governance and timely resolution of citizens’ concerns through the Jan Sunwai mechanism.
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