By The officials identified belong to four departments, with the Revenue and Land Reforms Department accounting for the largest number. The complaints brought before the Chief Minister reportedly pointed to delays in addressing citizens’ problems and lapses in the discharge of official duties. Details of the specific departmental penalties are yet to be made public.
Nine Revenue and Land Reforms Officials on the List
The Revenue and Land Reforms Department has the highest representation among the 15 officials facing action. Several Circle Officers (COs) from different districts have been named.
According to the available list, the officials include:
- Munger: Jai Prakash, Circle Officer of Haveli Kharagpur, and Archana Kumari, Circle Officer of Tetia Bamber.
- Katihar: Sanjeev Kumar, Circle Officer of Korha.
- Bhagalpur: Santosh Kumar Suman, Circle Officer of Naugachia.
- Araria: Pankaj Kumar, Circle Officer of Forbesganj.
- Gaya: Ramesh Kumar, Circle Officer of Bodh Gaya.
- Jehanabad: Ranjit Kumar Upadhyay, Circle Officer of Makhdumpur.
- Supaul: Priyanka Singh, Circle Officer of Triveniganj.
The action against these officials is linked to complaints about delays in resolving public matters and alleged non-compliance with established procedures.
Four PHED Officials Also Face Action
The Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) has four officials on the action list. Among those identified are Rohit Kumar Dubey, Assistant Engineer in Sheikhpura, and Bhola Nath, Junior Engineer in Muzaffarpur.
The Chief Minister took note of the complaints raised during the hearing and directed the concerned authorities to initiate action against the officials found responsible for administrative lapses.
Urban Development and Rural Development Departments Included
The action also covers officials from two other departments.
From the Urban Development and Housing Department, executive officer Veena Vaishali, who is associated with Nirmali and Simrahi in Supaul district, has been named.
The Rural Development Department’s list includes Ravi Ranjan, Block Development Officer of Ara Sadar in Bhojpur district.
Focus on Timely Disposal of Public Complaints
The orders cover a total of 15 officials across the four departments. The Sahyog Shivir provided citizens with an opportunity to bring unresolved complaints directly to the Chief Minister’s attention.
While the government has ordered action over the reported delays and procedural violations, the exact nature of the departmental proceedings and penalties against the officials has not yet been disclosed.
The move puts the focus on the timely handling of public grievances and accountability within Bihar’s administrative machinery.
