The suspensions follow allegations of negligence and failure to resolve applications during a state-level Sahyog programme camp.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary suspended 15 government officials and employees on Tuesday for alleged negligence and delays in resolving public grievances. According to reports from The Times of India and The New Indian Express, the action was taken during a state-level Sahyog programme camp held in Patna.
The suspended personnel include circle officers, engineers, a block development officer, and other staff from the Revenue and Land Reforms, Rural Development, Urban Development and Housing, and Public Health Engineering departments. The officials are stationed in districts including Munger, Bhojpur, Katihar, Bhagalpur, Araria, Gaya, Jehanabad, Supaul, Sheikhpura, Muzaffarpur, West Champaran, Sitamarhi, and Gopalganj.
The Chief Minister's Secretariat has ordered departmental proceedings against those suspended. The decision followed a review of complaints submitted through the Sahayog portal, where officials were accused of violating procedures and failing to address issues promptly.
Choudhary instructed district magistrates, departmental secretaries, and secretariat staff to monitor both the speed and the quality of grievance resolutions. He stated that the government aims for transparent and time-bound redressal of citizen problems.
The Chief Minister warned that strict disciplinary measures will be taken against any employee found to be deliberately mishandling or delaying applications. He also told officials to ensure that people are treated with respect during the process.
