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MCG deducts salaries of 4 officers for negligence

MCG commissioner Narhari Singh Bangar penalized four officials for negligence in handling public grievances after a resident was injured by an open sewer.

Updated on: Oct 24, 2024, 05:42:01 IST
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The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) commissioner Narhari Singh Bangar took action against four officials during a Samadhan Shivir (resolution camp) on Wednesday, officials said. Bangar ordered a deduction of 15 days’ salary for two junior engineers (JE), a sub-divisional officer, and an executive engineer for negligence in handling public grievances.

MCG commissioner Narhari Singh Bangar at the Samadhan Shivir in Gurugram Sector 34 on Wednesday. (Parveen Kumar/HT photo)
MCG commissioner Narhari Singh Bangar at the Samadhan Shivir in Gurugram Sector 34 on Wednesday. (Parveen Kumar/HT photo)

The action followed a complaint about open sewer lids in Rajendra Park’s Ekta Gali, which led to a resident sustaining injuries after falling into the open sewer, MCG officials added. Bangar’s decision came during the grievance redressal camp, where the complainant reported the incident. Responding, commissioner Bangar instructed a team to fix the issue and issued an on-the-spot order to penalise the responsible officials. “Negligence in public service will not be tolerated. We expect our officers to resolve such issues promptly to avoid inconvenience and ensure public safety,” Bangar said.

37 complaints were registered on day two of “Resolution Camp”

On the second day of the Samadhan Shivir, 37 complaints were registered across various MCG offices, including the old office near Civil Hospital and those in sectors 42 and 34. Among these, two property tax-related complaints were resolved on the spot, while the remaining grievances were assigned deadlines for resolution, officials said. Complainants were informed of the progress of their cases accordingly.

Commissioner Bangar, along with additional commissioner Satish Parashar and Joint Commissioner Pradeep Kumar, was present at the camp to oversee the proceedings. The commissioner urged residents to attend the daily Samadhan Shivirs to ensure their grievances are resolved quickly. “We request residents to include their Aadhaar number, family ID, and mobile number with their complaints for efficient processing,” Bangar added.

 
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Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.

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