Fire brigade personnel, sanitation vehicle drivers, and night shelter (Rain Basera) caretakers organized a massive protest march, walking from the Karauli Fire Station directly to the District Collectorate. Handing over a detailed memorandum to the administration, the agitating workers demanded immediate intervention to clear their long-pending dues from various contractors.

Severe Financial Crisis Hits Essential Workers

The prolonged delay in salary disbursement has pushed these frontline workers to the brink of a severe financial crisis. Workers expressed their deep frustration, stating that despite performing their duties with complete dedication, the sheer negligence of the contractors has forced them to borrow money just to survive. Left with no other option to sustain their livelihoods, they were compelled to launch a mass protest.

Contractors Named in the Memorandum

The official memorandum submitted at the Collectorate explicitly details the outstanding wages withheld by specific agencies:

• Bhagat Contractor (Karauli): Pending salary for 4 months (up to October 2024).
• M/s Bharatiya Gramin Vikas Seva Sansthan (Dholpur): Pending salary for 2 months (January and February 2026).
• M/s Chaudhary Construction & Suppliers (Dausa): Pending salary for 3 months.

Impact of the Strike: Sanitation System Collapses

The mass strike by field staff and sanitation drivers has brought Karauli’s waste management system to a grinding halt. Massive piles of unattended garbage have accumulated across various wards and residential colonies. The rotting waste is emitting a foul stench, making it difficult for local residents to step out of their homes and raising fears of a potential disease outbreak.

The protesting workers have issued a stern warning to the administration: if their pending salaries are not credited immediately, they will escalate their agitation, holding the local administration and the contractors entirely responsible for the deteriorating conditions in the city.

Disclaimer: This news report is based on the official memorandum submitted by the protesting employees and initial ground reports. Claims regarding the exact duration and amount of unpaid dues by specific contractors are subject to official administrative verification and departmental inquiry. This article is published solely for informational purposes and public awareness.

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Zero Tolerance for Negligent Patwaris

Emphasizing the need for quality and punctuality in administrative work, the District Collector issued stern instructions to Sub-Divisional Officers (SDOs). He mandated that strict, rule-bound action must be taken against any Patwari found guilty of negligence or submitting false reports. Furthermore, officials were directed to ensure the high-quality and time-bound compliance of all judicial orders.

Key Highlights and Directives from the Meeting:

• Handling 183(B) Disputes: The Collector directed that land disputes under Section 183(B) must be handled with utmost sensitivity. In cases where there is a potential threat to law and order, actions should be executed promptly with the assistance of the police force.
• Land Allotment for Healthcare: To bolster local health infrastructure, clear instructions were given to expedite land allotment proposals for Community Health Centers (CHC) and Primary Health Centers (PHC).
• Chambal Project & Silicosis Cases: Officials were tasked with quickly drafting and forwarding proposals related to the Chambal water project. Additionally, the fast-tracking of pending cases related to Silicosis victims was prioritized.
• Regular Public Hearings (Jansunwai): SDOs were instructed to conduct regular public hearings at the sub-divisional level to ensure that the grievances of the common people are resolved on the spot.

Comprehensive Review of Pending Revenue Matters

The meeting involved a meticulous discussion on various long-standing issues, including revenue litigations, tax recoveries, mutations (Namantaran), land demarcations (Seemankan), right-of-way disputes, mutual partition of accounts, and the correction of revenue records. The Collector also reviewed the progress on the removal of encroachments from government and pasture lands, the allotment of land to landless farmers, and proposals to upgrade new hamlets (Dhanis) to revenue villages. The status of pending cases in the Honorable Rajasthan High Court and the implementation of state budget announcements were also thoroughly assessed.

The meeting was attended by Additional District Collector Hemraj Paridwal, ACP Lekhraj Jatav, and SDO Premraj Meena in the Video Conferencing (VC) room, while other SDOs joined virtually.

Disclaimer: This news article is based on the official press release issued by the Information and Public Relations Office, Karauli (Government of Rajasthan). It has been published for informational purposes to spread public awareness regarding government directives and administrative actions.

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