Reduce probation period: Patwaris

Tribune News Service

Mansa, July 12

The Revenue Patwar Union and Kanungo Association today staged a protest in front of Deputy Commissioner’s office in Mansa district demanding filling of vacant posts so that burden on existing staff could be reduced. The protesters raised slogans against the state government and district administration.

Harpreet Singh, president of the union, said, “Our dharna outside the DC office entered its third day today. The DC, in a letter issued recently, had sought a list of patwaris who are on probation so that action can be initiated against them. The move is nothing but an attempt to pressurise us and sabotage our stir but we will not tolerate such pressure tactics of the administration and if our demands are not met, we will intensify our

stir in the coming days.”

Mansa Deputy Commissioner Mohinder Pal said, “It is sheer indiscipline on part of the Revenue Department staff on probation to hold such agitations. If they are doing it now, what can be expected from them later? I have sought a list of staff on probation and necessary action will be initiated against them as per law.”