Durg : Dr. Mamta Sahu, Chairperson of the Chhattisgarh State Women’s Commission, today held a public hearing (Jan Sunwai) in Durg regarding various cases related to women’s harassment and women’s issues. During the public hearing organized at the Women and Child Development Office located at Prerna Sabha Hall, Bal Grih Campus, Panch Building, the problems of women were heard seriously and necessary action instructions were given to the concerned officials. This was the Commission’s eighth public hearing at the state level and the second in Durg district.
A total of 33 cases were listed in the public hearing, of which 25 cases were heard and 7 cases were filed. During the hearing, the Commission issued instructions to the concerned departments and officials to ensure time-bound action according to the nature of the cases.
In one case, the applicant complained that the land registry was not done in her name. The respondent stated that the registry process in village Umarpoti is currently closed and that the registry would be done after the process resumes in three months. The Commission directed the respondent to get the land registered in the applicant’s name within four months and stated that action would be taken as per rules if compliance is not done.
In another case, the applicant stated that for the past two months, the respondent has not been providing her financial assistance and has also not paid for the daughter’s tuition and school fees. Based on the information that the respondent is employed at NTPC Delhi, the Commission directed that a letter be sent to the concerned organization informing them of the case and requesting necessary action.
In a case related to domestic violence, the applicant stated that her husband has remarried and she is facing verbal abuse and mental harassment from the family. The Commission directed the Protection Officer of the Women and Child Development Department to register the case, prepare a Domestic Incident Report, and present it before the court.
Similarly, in a case related to mental harassment between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, the case was filed after mutual compromise was reached between both parties. In another case, the respondent agreed to pay Rs 2,500 per month as maintenance to the applicant. This amount will be deposited monthly into the applicant’s account through UPI.
In a case where M.B.S. students had filed a complaint against a doctor, the applicants submitted an application stating they did not want any further action, based on which the case was filed.
In another case, due to the respondent’s non-appearance despite notice being served, based on the applicant’s complaint, instructions were given to forward the case to CSP Durg for necessary action. The applicant stated that the concerned respondents had received compensation of Rs 1 crore 80 lakh and she wants her share of the amount. Instructions were given to provide information to the Commission after the case is resolved.
During the public hearing, Commission Chairperson Dr. Mamta Sahu listened to women’s problems with sensitivity and directed concerned officials to resolve cases promptly and as per rules. On this occasion, officials including in-charge Sushila Toppo and Assistant Director Smt. Pushpa Kujur were present.
