Odisha CM Majhi orders RDC probe into Keonjhar bank issue
Bhubaneswar, April 29
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a Revenue Divisional Commissioner inquiry into a bank-related issue reported from Keonjhar district, expressing deep anguish over the incident.
According to official information, the matter pertains to an individual, Jitu Munda, who allegedly did not receive money promptly from a bank in the Patna area of the district.
The Chief Minister said he was deeply pained by the situation and directed officials to remain sensitive towards the public.
Following the Chief Minister's direct intervention, the issue has been resolved. Financial assistance of ₹30,000 was provided to the individual from the District Red Cross Fund. Additionally, the death certificate and legal heir certificate of the deceased were issued on priority, and the pending dues from the bank were also released.
To ascertain the reasons behind the incident and to prevent such occurrences in the future, the Chief Minister has ordered a detailed probe by the RDC.
Officials said that the RDC of the Northern Division will begin the investigation on Wednesday.
The state government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring prompt service delivery and accountability in public dealings, while emphasising that any negligence affecting citizens will be dealt with strictly.
— ANI
Reader Comments
₹30,000 as relief is good but this is just a band-aid. The real issue is why banks in rural areas keep delaying money release. We need systemic reform, not just VIP diktats every time someone's life is at stake.
In Keonjhar, many poor people face this day in and day out. CM Majhi ji's quick action is commendable. But let's not forget—this is basic governance. Every citizen deserves prompt service without having to approach the CM office. Let's hope the RDC probe leads to real changes. 🙏
The issue was about a death certificate and legal heir certificate which were delayed by local officials. That's the root cause. Banks can't release money without proper documents. So the probe should also look into the civil administration's role in delay. Good that CM ordered RDC inquiry.
Finally a CM who is showing sensitivity toward common man! In our state, earlier such issues were ignored. Now, at least people know if they go to the CM, something will happen. But still, every bank branch and tehsil office should have a helpline for such emergencies.
I live overseas now but still follow Odisha news. This kind of top-down intervention is necessary but not sustainable. Rural banking infrastructure needs to be digitized fully so that manual delays don't happen. Also, why did the bank deny the money initially? The probe must be thorough.
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