To discuss the status of various government schemes, District Collector Anurag Chaudhary held a review meeting on Wednesday with all departmental heads and the district administrative officials.
The collector put the officials at discomfort when he told them that he was not satisfied with their performances in many areas, especially people related issues. He made particular mention about the CM Helpline complaints and instructed the officials to dispose- off complaints of the people received through CM Helpline within the stipulated time, failing which they would face the heat.
The officials have also been asked to take people’s complaints seriously pertaining to their departments. The collector has warned strict punitive action against officers who show apathy towards peoples’ problems. He also said that harassment of the public by delaying official procedures and sitting on files will not be tolerated. Regarding the grievances cell situated at the collectorate the DM instructed the departmental heads to ensure the presence of all concerned officials of the various departments at the time of receiving people’s grievances.
On the topic of corruption, the collector warned the officials that strict action will be initiated against them, if found indulging in corruption or favoring any particular individual or institution.
The meeting was also attended by CEO, District Panchyat Shivam Varma, Upper Collector Anup Kumar Singh, Dabra SDM Jayanti Singh and all departmental heads.