A three-day public hearing, presided over by Mukesh Kumar, Chairman of the Uttarakhand Scheduled Castes Commission, concluded at the Dehradun office. During the proceedings, a total of 45 complaints were heard, and 26 cases were resolved on the spot in the presence of both parties.
• Key Issues: The hearing primarily addressed matters concerning the removal of illegal encroachments on land, land measurement, harassment, caste-based discrimination, promotions, reinstatement of service, and issues related to outsourced personnel.
• Key Directives: The Commission Chairman instructed officials to ensure the delivery of speedy justice in accordance with constitutional provisions and to ensure that the benefits of public welfare schemes reach eligible beneficiaries.
• Details: Commission Secretary Kavita Tamta stated that complainants from Tehri, Dehradun, Haridwar, Nainital, Champawat, and Bageshwar attended the hearing, which took place from September 1 to September 3.
The Chairman directed officials to ensure strict and timely compliance with the Commission’s orders.
