A public grievance meeting in Gopeshwar, Chamoli, resulted in directions for a committee-led inquiry into construction work in a subsidence-affected area. Officials heard 17 complaints during Monday’s meeting, with the Sub-Divisional Magistrate asking departments to act promptly.
The inquiry follows a complaint by Vaibhav Saklani, a resident of Ravigram in Jyotirmath. He raised concerns about construction being carried out by the Public Works Department and the Irrigation Department in an area affected by land subsidence.
Sub-Divisional Magistrate Raj Kumar Pandey ordered the formation of a committee to examine the work. The available information does not specify the committee’s members, investigation timeline or any findings.
Other complaints raised
The meeting also addressed concerns from residents and workers in the area. Arjun Singh from Dungri village raised the issue of honorarium payments for Nal Jal Mitras, who are involved in the local drinking-water programme.
Shanta Devi of Gopeshwar reported water leakage in her house. The Sub-Divisional Magistrate directed the relevant officials to take action on both matters.
The instructions covered all 17 complaints heard at the meeting. Pandey told officials to treat public problems seriously and resolve them on priority, according to the reported proceedings.
He also stressed that unnecessary delays should be avoided so residents do not have to repeatedly visit government offices to pursue their complaints. The next reported step on the subsidence-area construction issue is the committee’s investigation.
Conclusion
Officials in Chamoli have ordered a committee inquiry into construction by the Public Works Department and Irrigation Department in a subsidence-affected area, while directing prompt action on the other complaints raised in Gopeshwar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where was the public grievance meeting held?
The meeting was held in Gopeshwar in Chamoli district.
Q. How many complaints were heard?
Officials heard 17 complaints during the meeting.
Q. Why was a committee ordered?
A committee was ordered to examine construction work by the Public Works Department and Irrigation Department in a subsidence-affected area.
Q. Who raised the construction-related complaint?
Vaibhav Saklani, a resident of Ravigram in Jyotirmath, raised the complaint.
Q. What issue did Arjun Singh raise?
Arjun Singh of Dungri village raised the issue of the honorarium for Nal Jal Mitras.
Q. What complaint did Shanta Devi report?
Shanta Devi of Gopeshwar reported water leakage in her house.
Q. What instructions did the Sub-Divisional Magistrate give officials?
Raj Kumar Pandey directed officials to address complaints seriously, on priority and without unnecessary delay.
