MALDA, 23 JULY: Following the demand of people belonging to the backward classes, the district administration has launched special camp in block level for issuing caste certificate rapidly.
The Malda SDO Mr Prakash Pal said: “After organizing special camp in Gazole, the largest tribal-dominated block in the state, we received huge number of applications from this block.” At present another camp is going on in Kaliachak III block. Similarly same system will be introduced in all blocks, he added.
It may be noted that tribal people particularly in Gazole have alleged that officials used to delay issue of caste certificates to the tribal people and other backward classes.
“We have decided to release ST certificates first. The process is going on. Backlog of applications for ST certificate is negligible here”, said Mr Pal.
Due to the general elections the process for issuing caste certificate was delayed, he informed.
In November 2008, the total number of pending applications was nearly 10,000 when Mr Pal took charge.
According to him, some people may complain that the process of issuing certificate is being delayed. “We have strictly followed first come first served system to clear previous applications for certificates from block level to headquarters. This new system may hurt somebody but the certificate will be issued in a systematic way after proper scrutiny here”, he added. ;SNS
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