Champa:
The Sub-Divisional Office of the Public Works Department (PWD) in Champa has
come under scrutiny for persistent irregularities, lack of discipline, and open
disregard for administrative norms. Allegations of mismanagement and
carelessness have turned the government office into a subject of public
criticism.
Despite the official opening time of 10:30 AM, the office
often remains locked well past 11:30 AM. When employees do show up, many are
reportedly seen lounging on their chairs, engrossed in their mobile phones,
paying no attention to files or public queries. According to sources, even the
Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) himself displays indifference towards departmental
discipline — a behavior that appears to have trickled down to his subordinates.
Attendance is not regularly monitored, and accountability towards work is
glaringly absent.
Contractors and Public Face Delays
The erratic functioning of the office has led to significant delays in
essential tasks such as project approvals, repair works, tenders, and payment
clearances. Local contractors are forced to visit the office repeatedly, only
to return disappointed, as no one is available to address their concerns.
A Growing Concern Across the City
The issue has sparked widespread discussion among residents of Champa. Citizens
have expressed outrage over the administrative negligence, calling it not just
a failure in governance but a betrayal of public trust. Many fear that without
swift corrective action, the office will continue to degrade into a hub of
irresponsibility and inefficiency.
Standard Excuse: “The Officer Is on Tour”
Whenever inquiries are made about the officer’s whereabouts, staff routinely
respond with the stock answer: “Sahab is on a tour.” However, no records are
provided about where the officer is or the purpose of such visits, raising
suspicions that this explanation may often be a convenient excuse.
Public Demands Accountability
Residents are now urging higher authorities to conduct daily inspections of the
office, enforce strict attendance monitoring, and establish a mechanism for
regular public grievance redressal. Without these measures, they warn, the
credibility and functionality of the department will continue to deteriorate.