Salaries of 91 Cuttack govt officials to be held back for dereliction of duty

Cuttack’s District Collector has ordered salary withholding for 91 officials, including the CMC Commissioner and SP, due to persistent delays in resolving public grievances. This disciplinary action follows a directive from the Chief Minister’s Office, highlighting ‘utter displeasure’ over pending complaints. The move aims to enforce prompt grievance redressal and accountability across the administration.