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BUDHAL-RAJOURI FEB 11:Senior PDP leader Muhammad Farooq Inqlabi today submitted a detailed memorandum to the Tehsildar Kotranka through the Naib Tehsildar Budhal highlighting widespread corruption within the Rural Development Department (RDD) Block Budhal New. The memorandum specifically addresses the illegal practice of demanding excessive amounts of money from poor and innocent residents in exchange for Birth and Death certificates.
While speaking to the media at Budhal, Inqlabi raised serious concerns regarding the situation, revealing that large sums of money are being extorted from the applicants under the guise of Government fees. He stated that these payments are being made without providing any receipts to the individuals who pay. Inqlabi cited the example of one such applicant, Mohammad Farooq, son of Yaqoob, who was made to pay Rs. 3060 in cash as government fees. When Mohammad Farooq demanded a receipt for the payment, the concerned officials refused to provide one.
Inqlabi expressed his distress over the exploitation of vulnerable people, especially in rural areas, and called for immediate investigation and action against the concerned officials. He emphasized that this corrupt practice has been going on for an extended period, causing immense financial burden on the residents of Block Budhal.
In addition, Inqlabi demanded the issuance of a clear circular regarding the official government fees for issuing Birth and Death certificates to ensure transparency and prevent the exploitation of poor people. He stressed that such measures are essential to safeguard the rights of the public and ensure that innocent individuals do not fall victim to corruption.
Inqlabi also questioned why the officials are still accepting government fees in cash, despite the government’s priority to transition all payments to online modes. He pointed out that with online payments being the established procedure for government transactions, there is no justification for receiving cash payments, which only fosters opportunities for corruption and exploitation.
The PDP leader urged the administration to take strict measures to ensure that government procedures are transparent and that citizens are not subjected to unfair practices. He also called on the authorities to hold the responsible officials accountable to protect the financial interests of the common people.
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