Collector Chitra Mishra calls for timely redressal of public grievances

Karimnagar: District Collector Chitra Mishra has directed officials to adopt a humane approach towards public grievances and ensure their timely resolution, emphasising that delivering justice to applicants should be the primary objective of the Prajavani programme.

Addressing the Prajavani programme at the Integrated District Offices Complex (IDOC) on Monday, she instructed officials to verify petitions, conduct field inquiries and inform applicants about action taken.

She also stressed maintaining records of grievances and their disposal at mandal, divisional and district levels.

Between May and October 2026, the district received 5,943 petitions, of which 4,880 were resolved and 1,063 remained pending. Reviewing applications concerning Panchayat Raj, Registration, Electricity, RTC and Irrigation, she directed departments to expedite disposal and review pending court cases.

A total of 92 petitions were received on Monday, including 19 concerning the Municipal Corporation, 16 Housing and 12 the Karimnagar RDO office.

She also directed officers to submit weekly tour diaries, prepare advance schedules and identify local issues during field visits.

Officials were asked to coordinate arrangements for the November 19 inauguration of completed government buildings, including VRO offices, Gram Panchayat buildings, Anganwadi centres and school classrooms.

Additional Collectors AshwiniTanajiWakade and Srinivas Reddy, DRO Swamy and departmental officials attended.

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