Rewa Collector reprimands Tehsildar after elderly man breaks down
Rewa Collector Narendra Suryavanshi publicly reprimanded a Tehsildar after an elderly man broke down over a halted PM Awas Yojana project.
In a dramatic scene that unfolded during a public grievance camp in Papota village, the Rewa District Collector took strong action against a local official after witnessing the extreme distress of a senior citizen. The incident occurred during the 'Chief Minister Jan Vishwas Shivir', where administrative apathy was laid bare in front of the public.
A Heartbreaking Moment in Papota
The atmosphere turned emotional when an elderly resident of Papota village, overwhelmed by months of bureaucratic struggle, collapsed at the feet of Collector Narendra Suryavanshi. The man was weeping uncontrollably, seeking justice for a stalled housing project that had left his family in limbo.
The victim had been sanctioned a house under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, a scheme designed to provide shelter to the underprivileged. However, his dreams of a permanent home were shattered when the Gurh Tehsil office issued a stay order, abruptly halting the construction process.
Collector’s Stern Warning to Tehsildar
Upon learning that the family had been making repeated, fruitless visits to the Tehsil office for months without any resolution, Collector Suryavanshi summoned the Tehsildar of Gurh. In a rare and public display of accountability, the Collector reprimanded the official in front of the gathered villagers.
The Collector did not mince words while addressing the official's conduct. His critique focused on the disconnect between administrative power and public service:
- "You are flying too high, have some shame; people are crying because of your actions," the Collector stated sharply.
- He questioned why an official would actively obstruct a poor citizen's attempt to build a home under a central government scheme.
- He reminded the Tehsildar that administrative roles exist to alleviate public suffering, not to become a source of it.
Immediate Orders for Resolution
The Collector made it clear that the current state of affairs was unacceptable. He demanded that the Tehsildar rectify the situation immediately, ensuring that the legal or administrative hurdles preventing the elderly man's construction were cleared without further delay.
The incident has highlighted the critical need for sensitivity within the local administration, as the Collector's intervention served as a stern reminder that public officials are ultimately accountable to the citizens they serve.