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Bihar CM suspends 15 officers for negligence of duty

The Hindu Nov 11, 2026 at 04:19 AM IST India

AI summary

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary suspended 15 officers for failing to process ‘Sahyog’ programme applications promptly. The suspensions affect staff from Revenue, Public Health Engineering, Rural and Urban Development departments, and disciplinary proceedings have been launched. He also transferred ₹1,205.91 crore to over 1.09 crore pension beneficiaries.

Key takeaways

  • Fifteen officers from four departments were suspended for negligence in timely application processing.
  • The ‘Sahyog’ programme promises 30‑day resolution, with suspension as penalty for delays.
  • CM directed district magistrates and secretaries to review both timeliness and quality of grievance resolutions.
  • Over ₹1,200 crore was transferred to more than 10 million pension beneficiaries ahead of Chhath festival.
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