Hemanath Padubidri
Daijiworld Media Network—Udupi (RD/CN)
 
Udupi, Sep 14: State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) chairman Dr S R Nayak held a meeting with district officials at Deputy Commissioner’s office here on Tuesday September 13.  He also accepted general grievances on the occasion.
 
Addressing the departmental officers, Dr Nayak said that there are many people in undivided Dakshina Kannada district without a roof over their heads.  “The police force has been misusing their authority to exploit the people rather than protect them.  All departmental officers must be responsible in their duties in providing essential amenities to the people,” he urged.

“The heads of respective departments must analyse the progress achieved during the forthcoming meeting.  One has to be free from the tentacles of globalization that concentrate national wealth in the hands of a few people, and instead work for equality among all people.  The departments should set an example in banning plastic in its offices, thereby striving for an eco-friendly environment,” added Dr Nayak.
 
“In the district, 478 human rights violation cases have been filed as on August 31, of which 305 have been solved and 173 are pending.  In the state, 26,690 cases were filed as on June, of which 17,235 are solved and the remaining 5,550 cases are related to public interest litigation (PIL),” he added.
 
Deputy Commissioner Dr Reju, SP Dr Ravi Kumar Y S, zilla panchayat CEO Prabhakar Sharma, headquarter assistant Prabhakar, assistant commissioner Sadashiv Prabhu and departmental officers were present on the occasion.