Amid the demand for an early tabling of the Transparency and Social Accountability Bill in the Assembly, the Congress government in Rajasthan has decided to strengthen the public hearing system in the village panchayats for a prompt redressal of grievances. Activists have been staging an indefinite “jawabdehi dharna” on the issue at the Shaheed Smarak in Jaipur.
The Congress had made a promise to bring the legislation in its manifesto for the 2018 Assembly election. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has instructed the officials to ensure that the grievances are redressed at the initial level, obviating the need for the people to spend time and energy in approaching the higher authorities.
Mr. Gehlot said at a review meeting here the platforms such as Sampark portal, helpline and hearings at the Chief Minister’s residence should be fully utilised to ensure quick disposal of people’s problems. The complaints regarding crimes should be promptly addressed and resolved to provide justice to the affected people, he said.
