Telangana government receives 92,000 objections over new districts
The highest number of objections were received from Nalgonda district, 15,344, of which 14,020 are related to Yadadri district.
Hyderabad: The Telangana state government has received as many as 92,513 objections and suggestions online over formation of new districts, revenue divisions and mandals.
Following eruption of protests and demands in the state, the state government had introduced an exclusive grievances system through an online portal to receive suggestions and objections on districts revamp. Tuesday was the last day for the grievances.
Of the 92,513 objections and suggestions received, 52,023 related to formation of new districts, 21,120 to formation of new revenue divisions and 18,939 relating to mandals.
The highest number of objections was received from Nalgonda district, 15,344, of which 14,020 are related to Yadadri district. Similarly, 12,356 objections were raised about Wanaparthy district in Mahbubnagar. However, less than 1,000 objections were raised about Khammam, Medak and Adilabad districts.
Officials will sort out the objections and suggestions in the next two days and prepare a comprehensive note.
Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao will hold a conference with collectors on Thursday followed by a Cabinet meeting on September 26. It is also learnt that the TS Assembly will be convened from September 27.
Meanwhile, the district authorities have geared up the process for shifting administration to new districts by October 1. Collectors have identified suitable buildings for various departments.
A few departments would be merged in new districts. Collectorates and SP offices would function from the new offices from October 1.
The process to bifurcate the staff is complete and respective SPs and collectors have sent proposals to the government seeking sanction of new posts. Based on the proposals, the government will order promotions and new recruitments.