Patwari suspended for giving wrong information in public hearing, Collector said – People who work under pressure from politicians are not wanted

Collector Swapnil Wankhade has once again shown strict attitude with the aim of bringing administrative tightening in Datia district. Patwari Shailendra Sharma was suspended on the spot for negligence in work and giving wrong information during the public hearing held in Basai town on Wednesday. The Collector gave a clear message that there is no place in the administration for such employees who work under pressure from politicians, ignoring public interest.

This entire matter came to light during the public hearing held in Basai town. Here the villagers presented their problems before the collector. Meanwhile, questions were raised on the role of Patwari regarding the dispute of a public drain. The villagers alleged that the Patwari was working under the influence of local influential people and leaders, due to which the problem was not being solved.

Drain dispute and wrong information became the reason

The villagers said in their complaint that there has been a dispute going on for a long time regarding a drain coming out of the main road. It is alleged that some people have occupied government land and built houses, due to which the flow of the drain has stopped and a situation of waterlogging has arisen. Whenever this matter was complained about, the Patwari tried to avoid the matter by saying that the drain was crooked and presenting a wrong report.

When this issue was raised in the public hearing, the Collector investigated the facts on the spot. During investigation, the information given by the Patwari was found to be misleading. Expressing displeasure over this, the Collector gave instructions to suspend Patwari Shailendra Sharma with immediate effect.

“Employees who work under pressure from leaders or avoid public problems will not be accepted.” — Swapnil Wankhade, Collector, Datia

Tehsildar reprimanded, deadline for solution

Along with taking action against the Patwari, the Collector also strongly reprimanded the Tehsildar present at the spot. He directed that the problem of encroachment and waterlogging related to drains should be resolved immediately. The Collector warned that if the problem was not resolved within the stipulated time frame, disciplinary action would also be taken against the senior officials concerned.

Video viral on social media

The video of this action taken during the public hearing has also surfaced, which is now a topic of discussion on social media. In the video, the Collector is seen giving instructions to the officers in a strict tone. This action has created panic among other field staff of the district as well. The administration has made it clear that negligence in public hearing will not be tolerated at any level.