Tehri District Magistrate Nitika Khandelwal reviewed more than 70 public grievances at a Janta Darbar held at the collectorate, directing officials to resolve pending matters within one week. The hearing covered concerns linked to public works, rehabilitation, drinking water and other local services.
Khandelwal also instructed departments to avoid delays and keep complainants informed after action is taken. Some complaints were settled during the hearing, while the remaining cases were assigned to the relevant officials for follow-up.
Land sought after village area submerged
Pinki Panwar, head of the Tiwadgaon-Maroda gram panchayat, raised the issue of 16 nali of common village land at Bhainsgala Tok. The land was submerged in Tehri Lake, and the village sought an equivalent area in return.
The District Magistrate instructed the officer in charge of rehabilitation to take the necessary action on the demand.
Traders, including the former president of the Bauraड़ी व्यापार मंडल, complained that a newly constructed public toilet had been locked. Khandelwal directed the project manager at ADV to take immediate necessary action.
Schools seek teachers for vacant s
A shortage of teachers at Government Primary School Kordi was reported to be affecting children’s studies. The complaint sought the appointment of a teacher at the school.
Members of the school management committee and the parents’ association also requested arrangements for teachers against vacant s in Art and Political Science at Atal Utkrisht Government Inter College, Shilari, in Pratapnagar.
The District Magistrate asked the Chief Education Officer to take necessary action. Villagers also brought forward complaints concerning damage caused by disasters.
Officials told to track pending complaints
The hearing included participation from Chief Development Officer Varuna Agrawal, Chief Medical Officer Dr Ram Prakash, Tehri Sub-Divisional Magistrate Kamlesh Mehta and District Development Officer Mohammad Aslam. Other district-level officials were also present.
The administration did not provide a separate department-wise count of the complaints. However, officials were given a one-week timeframe for resolving the matters that could not be settled immediately and for communicating the outcome to the complainants.
Conclusion
The Janta Darbar recorded more than 70 public complaints, with immediate action taken on some cases and a one-week deadline issued for the remaining matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who chaired the Janta Darbar?
District Magistrate Nitika Khandelwal chaired the hearing at the Tehri collectorate.
Q. How many complaints were received?
More than 70 complaints were recorded during the public hearing.
Q. What deadline was given to officials?
Officials were directed to resolve the pending complaints within one week.
Q. What land-related issue was raised?
The Tiwadgaon-Maroda gram panchayat sought equivalent land after 16 nali of common land at Bhainsgala Tok was submerged in Tehri Lake.
Q. Which school staffing issues were discussed?
Complaints concerned teacher shortages at Government Primary School Kordi and vacant Art and Political Science s at Atal Utkrisht Government Inter College, Shilari.
Q. Who was asked to address the rehabilitation demand?
The officer in charge of rehabilitation was instructed to take necessary action on the land demand.
Q. Were any complaints resolved immediately?
Yes. Some complaints were settled during the hearing, while other cases were sent to the concerned departments.
