In Kurukshetra, the district administration has registered first information reports (FIRs) against two clerks for neglecting their responsibilities related to census duties. The action was taken after the officials failed to respond to multiple notices and directives issued by the authorities.
Details of the Incident
The two clerks, identified as employees of the municipal corporation, were assigned specific tasks for the ongoing census operations. Despite repeated reminders, they did not complete the assigned work, causing delays in the census process. The district census officer reported the matter to senior officials, leading to the registration of FIRs under relevant sections of the Census Act.
Administrative Response
The district administration has taken a strict stance against dereliction of duty. Officials stated that such negligence hampers the accurate collection of census data, which is crucial for policy planning and resource allocation. The FIRs serve as a warning to other employees to take their census duties seriously.
The accused clerks now face legal proceedings, which may result in fines or imprisonment if found guilty. This move underscores the government's commitment to ensuring the smooth conduct of the census, which is a massive nationwide exercise.
Further investigation is underway to determine if any other officials were involved in similar negligence. The administration has urged all employees to cooperate fully with census operations to avoid disciplinary action.
