*Public representatives and officials are meant to serve the people, prompt redressal of complaints must be the priority – Energy Minister Anil Vij*

*Several cases redressed on the spot at Kaithal District Grievance Redressal Committee meeting, new directions issued to hand over serious murder case to CBI – Anil Vij*

*Officials should not keep complaints pending unnecessarily, speedy disposal is the hallmark of good governance – Vij*

*High-level committee constituted to probe alleged irregularities in Labour Department – Vij*

*AAP’s allegations are baseless, an attempt to divert public attention – Vij*

Chandigarh, February 13. Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij said that it is the responsibility of public representatives and officials to work in a manner that ensures timely justice and the actual benefits of government schemes reach the common people. He said clearly that “We and the officers are here for the people; therefore, our priority should be the prompt and effective resolution of public grievances.”

Sh. Vij was speaking to media representatives after the meeting of the District Grievance Redressal Committee held in Kaithal. He informed that several complaints received during the meeting were redressed on the spot, while some complex matters have been kept pending for necessary action.

The Minister further said that a serious murder case, which has been pending for a long time and in which the police have not yet reached any concrete conclusion, is being moved forward for investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He said the matter is highly sensitive and serious, and therefore requires a fair and detailed probe. Directions had already been made in previous meetings regarding a CBI inquiry, and today he has spoken to the Home Secretary to expedite the process.

He clarified that until the case is formally handed over to the CBI, the police will continue their investigation and necessary proceedings. The police have already filed an application in court in this matter, and once the court grants permission, a narco test of the accused will also be conducted.

Replying to another question, Sh. Vij reiterated that the primary objective of governance and administration is public service. He said that officials should not unnecessarily delay cases that can be resolved at their level, but instead ensure their immediate disposal. He emphasized that complaints of poor and needy citizens, in particular, should be addressed with sensitivity and promptness. Speedy redressal of grievances, he added, is the true mark of good governance.

Responding to a question regarding alleged irregularities amounting to Rs 1,500 crore in the Labour Department, the Minister said that at the initial stage, all Deputy Commissioners had been instructed through written communication to constitute committees to investigate the matter. District-level committees have conducted inquiries. Additionally, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has constituted a high-level committee to carry out a detailed investigation into the entire issue to ensure transparency and impartiality.

On being asked about the Congress president’s new political strategy, Sh. Vij said that the party is fragmented and keeps attempting to reunite its scattered factions from time to time, but they eventually break apart again.

Responding to allegations by the Aam Aadmi Party regarding the alleged purchase of MLAs by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Sh. Vij said that the Chief Minister has already clarified that he is not aware of any such matter and does not even know the person being referred to. He added that it appears that the Aam Aadmi Party is attempting to divert public attention in Punjab.