Buxar Salary Row: Woman Officer’s Begging Bowl Protest Goes Viral, Administration Acts

Woman Officer’s Begging Bowl: A female Government Officer in Bihar’s Buxar district has gone viral after she protested by sitting outside her office with a begging bowl, saying she had not been paid her salary for eight months.

Alpita Singh who works as a Rural Development Officer (RDO) in the Brahmpur block office, had sat outside with a bowl for two days to highlight her financial issues. She said she had only been paid for three months out of 11 months.

Why did the Buxar woman officer sit outside with a begging bowl?

She said she had not been paid her salary for eight months despite fulfilling her duties.

She decided to protest by sitting outside the Brahmpur block office. Sitting with a begging bowl highlighted how difficult it was to work for the government without being paid her salary.

Buxar district administration seek explanation from Brahmpur BDO

The Buxar district administration became aware of the situation and requested the Brahmpur Block Development Officer (BDO), Sonu Kumar to explain why Alpita Singh’s salary had not been paid.

They requested the BDO to explain why he had not paid the salary and who had made the decision. Officials said that no salary can be withheld from a government employee without following proper procedures and getting permission from the relevant authority.

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The Buxar district administration paid Alpita Singh her eight months salary on November 4 and have requested the BDO to explain why she had not been paid.

However, they are also looking into the report from the BDO regarding Alpita Singh’s alleged absenteeism. This will be investigated and appropriate action will be taken according to the relevant departmental rules.

What is the Bihar Government Servants Grievance Redressal System?

There is a Government Servants Grievance Redressal System in place in Bihar which deals with complaints from regular state government employees and officers.

The official website allows complaints to be made about salary, increments, promotions, allowances, pensions and other benefits. Eligible complaints will be resolved within 60 days.

This incident has highlighted the importance of ensuring salaries are paid on time and that there is transparency within the administration.

Official Website: https://sevasamadhan.bihar.gov.in/