A dispute between municipal councillors and officials at the Municipal Council (MC) in Bahadurgarh town has escalated, with several councillors, including MC Chairperson Saroj Rathee, submitting a written complaint to Deputy Commissioner (DC) Varsha Khangwal on Wednesday.
Allegations of Malicious and Discriminatory Notices
The councillors have accused senior officials at Bahadurgarh MC of issuing notices in a “malicious” and “discriminatory” manner, and have demanded an impartial inquiry into the matter. The memorandum submitted to the DC alleges that the principles of impartiality and equality were not followed while issuing the notices. The complainants claimed that the actions caused them mental stress, social embarrassment, and financial hardship.
Demand for Administrative Intervention
Seeking administrative intervention, the councillors have requested the DC to examine whether the notices were issued in accordance with prescribed rules and legal procedures. They have also urged the administration to determine whether any municipal official misused their position while carrying out the actions in question. They demanded that, if any irregularities or misuse of authority are found during the inquiry, appropriate action should be taken against the responsible officials as per the law.
Deputy Commissioner's Response
DC Varsha Khangwal said she would seek information and comments on each issue raised by the councillors. This indicates that the administration is taking the complaint seriously and will review the matter.
District Municipal Commissioner Dismisses Allegations
Abhinav Siwach, District Municipal Commissioner, dismissed the allegations as baseless. He stated that building audits, verification of approved plans, no-objection certificates (NOCs), and fire safety arrangements were being conducted as preventive measures to avert any tragedy and safeguard public safety. He emphasized that these actions were routine and necessary for public safety.
Background and Context
The row between municipal councillors and officials at the Bahadurgarh MC has brought to light tensions over the exercise of administrative powers. The councillors allege that the notices were issued selectively and without following due process, which they claim has harmed their reputation and finances. On the other hand, officials maintain that their actions were preventive and aimed at ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
The Deputy Commissioner's decision to seek comments on each issue suggests that a detailed inquiry may be conducted to resolve the dispute. The outcome of this inquiry could determine whether any officials are held accountable for alleged misconduct.
