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Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Collector calls for timely resolution of public grievances
Gooty: District Collector Dr Vinod Kumar V on Monday directed officials to resolve all PGRS (Public Grievances Redressal System) petitions within the stipulated time. Addressing the grievances at the 'Praja Samasya Parishkara Vedika' held at Vasudha Function Hall in Gooty town, the Collector personally received 490 petitions from the public and stressed that officers at all levels—including village and mandal officials—must act sincerely and promptly. He warned that action would be taken against negligent officers if unresolved grievances were brought to his notice during field visits. Aadhar-linked tracking has been introduced to avoid duplicate petitions, and officials were instructed to thoroughly review past unresolved issues. He also emphasized inter-departmental coordination by making phone numbers of concerned officials accessible for better petition handling. The Collector, along with other district officials including Joint Collector Shiv Narayan Sharma, DRO A Malola, and various departmental heads, participated in the event. On this occasion, TB Mukt Bharat campaign posters and pamphlets were also released.
Hans India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Resolve PGRS petitions at field level
Tadipatri: District Collector Dr Vinod Kumar V on Monday instructed officials to visit the field and address petitions submitted through the Public Grievance Redressal System (PGRS). The directive came during the 'Praja Samasya Parishkara Vedika' (Public Grievance Redressal Programme) held at the municipal office meeting hall in Tadipatri on Monday. The Collector, along with Tadipatri MLA JC Asmith Reddy, personally received petitions from the public. Officials including Joint Collector Shiv Narayan Sharma, DRO A Malola, Forest Settlement Officer G Ramakrishna Reddy, Deputy Collectors Rammohan and Mallikarjuna, and various department heads participated in the programme. A total of 364 petitions were received. Speaking at the event, Collector Dr Vinod Kumar emphasized that officials must not only resolve petitions but also conduct field inspections for accurate solutions. He noted that 70-80% of the petiti pal issues. The Collector mentioned that petitions received during his field visits and at his chamber in the district headquarters are also forwarded to the PGRS Tehsildar. A new system is now in place to identify repeated petitions using the Aadhaar number of applicants, with prior submissions being tracked via pink paper printouts. He further instructed that district officials must visit the field at least once a week and provide high-quality solutions. PGRS endorsements must be issued and uploaded on the PGRS website. These should then be printed, posted, and shared via WhatsApp to applicants and relevant village-level officials. Only frequently used phone numbers should be collected at the time of petition submission. During the event, local journalists submitted a petition to the Collector requesting the establishment of a Press Club in Tadipatri, allocation of housing plots, and free education for their children. Prominent attendees included Anantapur RDO Keshava Naidu, ZP Deputy CEORamasubbaiah, DCO Arunakumari, RTC RM Sumanth, DM&HO Dr. E.B. Devi, PD Housing Shailaja, CPO Ashok Kumar, Survey AD Rupal Naik, and officials from various departments such as Health, Revenue, Education, ICDS, DWMA, Mines, BC Welfare, andMunicipal Administration.
New Indian Express
26-04-2025
- New Indian Express
Strengthen law enforcement to ensure peace: Andhra SP Kanchi Srinivasa
GUNTUR: Palnadu District SP Kanchi Srinivasa Rao convened a crime review meeting with police officers, issuing key directives to strengthen law enforcement, expedite case investigations, and enhance public interaction. He instructed officers to systematically clear pending cases and handle complaints—particularly those involving women and children—with urgency, empathy, and respect. The presence of female officers during gender-sensitive inquiries was made mandatory to ensure a more sensitive approach. SP Rao stressed prompt resolution of complaints received through the Praja Samasya Parishkara Vedika, with proper documentation. He directed officers to prioritize and conclude investigations related to POCSO, crimes against women, road accidents, property offenses, and missing persons efficiently, ensuring timely charge-sheet filing. To improve road safety, police stations were asked to conduct awareness drives and install speed breakers, signboards, and STOP boards in accident-prone zones. He called for vigilant monitoring of repeat offenders, rowdies, and public drinking, along with daily enforcement drives.
