Imphal, May 13: Who are public servants? What and how would be their relations with public in a society? Why do people have to undergo a traumatic like procedure to meet Chief Engineer of Public Health and Engineering Department, Government of Manipur, which off course the people have come with one very reason or another. The officer is not allowing any of visitors even their own official staffs. It is a big question to people’s mind when the whole world is forwarding for e-governance, transparency in governance.
The same pathetic situation was encountered when one of our staff reporters visited the office complex at Khuyathong this afternoon. The reporter with another colleague went to the department for some information but the security personal at main gate of his office building denied even to ask for permission to meet the officer.
The reporters identified themselves and purpose for visiting to the security at the first place. But the security with authoritative voice told reporters that they can’t meet Chief Engineer. When reporters request him only to inform the officer for permission, but the security completely denied and challenged the reporters to do whatever they want.
Later, when the reporters met other staffs it was told that whether it is under official rule or not are not sure but the officer does not allowed any visitor except being called by him. It was also told that even official staffs are not permitted to him for official purpose at any time, except when they are called for.
PHED Chief Engineer shies away from visitors
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