The weekly public hearing at the Rewa Collectorate turned tense on Tuesday after Rewa Collector Narendra Suryavanshi strongly reprimanded several officials over delays and negligence in resolving public grievances. Hundreds of residents from different parts of the district reached the Collectorate seeking solutions to issues related to land disputes, pensions, encroachment, and government schemes.

The strict action during the hearing has once again brought the working style of the newly appointed Rewa Collector into focus. Officials present during the proceedings witnessed sharp questioning and immediate instructions from the Collector regarding pending complaints.

Large Crowd at Jan Sunwai

The public hearing, locally known as Jan Sunwai, witnessed heavy footfall from early morning. Citizens queued outside the Collectorate with written applications and complaints concerning administrative inaction and departmental irregularities. Several complainants alleged that despite repeated visits to government offices, their problems remained unresolved. According to officials, the Collector personally reviewed multiple applications and instructed departments to ensure timely action. The proceedings remained active for several hours as officials from various departments were called individually to explain delays in resolving complaints.

Woman Officer Questioned

A major moment during the hearing came when a complaint linked to the fisheries department was raised before the Collector. The complainant reportedly accused the department of negligence and poor functioning.

Collector Narendra Suryavanshi immediately summoned the concerned woman officer and sought clarification in front of other officials and members of the public. Sources present during the hearing stated that the Collector appeared dissatisfied with the explanation provided by the department. His stern response created visible tension inside the public hearing room.

Collector Warns Officials

During the proceedings, the Rewa Collector made it clear that negligence in matters related to public welfare would not be tolerated under any circumstances. He reportedly told officials that delays in solving citizens’ issues reflected administrative failure. The Collector questioned officers about their daily functioning and asked why repeated complaints were still pending despite instructions from senior authorities. Officials present during the Jan Sunwai were directed to ensure accountability and transparency in handling applications related to welfare schemes and civic issues.

Encroachment Issue Raised

The Collector also expressed displeasure over complaints regarding encroachment on public roads. Municipal Corporation officials were questioned over the delay in anti-encroachment action despite repeated public complaints. the Collector directly asked concerned officials why encroachment removal drives had not been carried out effectively and what action had been taken so far. He instructed authorities to act immediately against illegal encroachments causing inconvenience to residents and warned against administrative negligence in civic matters.

Pension Case Sparks Anger

One of the most discussed cases during the hearing involved an elderly resident, Mathura Prasad Saket, who complained about not receiving his pension benefits. When the Collector asked the concerned Chief Executive Officer about the matter, the officer reportedly claimed that the issue had already been resolved. However, the elderly complainant informed the Collector that pension payments had still not started. The response angered the Collector, who questioned how the case could be marked resolved when the beneficiary had not received payment. He directed officials to ensure immediate resolution of the matter with dignity and respect towards the elderly citizen.

Strict Action Warning Issued

Collector Narendra Suryavanshi instructed all departments to take pending complaints seriously and warned officials against providing misleading information during public hearings. He stated that any officer found delaying work, ignoring public grievances, or submitting incorrect reports would face strict administrative action. Officials were also directed to improve coordination between departments to ensure faster resolution of cases related to welfare schemes, pensions, and civic administration.

Collector’s Working Style Discussed

The firm approach adopted during Tuesday’s hearing has added to growing discussions around the working style of Rewa Collector Narendra Suryavanshi. Since assuming charge, he has been conducting surprise inspections and closely monitoring attendance and departmental performance.

Administrative sources said his emphasis on punctuality, accountability, and field-level monitoring has increased pressure on officials across departments. The latest developments during the Jan Sunwai have become a major talking point within the district administration as well as among residents following local governance issues.

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