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Nainital Haldwani News: Scrutiny of caste and residence certificates issued in the last five years in Haldwani has given impetus to administrative action. In this investigation, which was intensified on the instructions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, so far 89 certificates have been canceled after being found suspicious. This step has become a big example towards increasing transparency in Uttarakhand and stopping fake documents.
Nainital. Investigation into cases related to demographic change has intensified in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. Following the instructions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, caste and permanent residence certificates issued in the last five years are being reviewed on a large scale in the district. Under this action, 89 certificates have been canceled in Haldwani tehsil area. During investigation, these were found to be incomplete, suspicious and wrong as per the rules.
For some time, serious concerns were being raised regarding demographic change in Uttarakhand. In some districts, many suspicious cases were reported on the basis of fake documents, wrong caste certificates and residence certificates. On this entire issue, Chief Minister Dhami directed all the districts to scrutinize the files of the last five years and examine every certificate. Following similar instructions, a special investigation committee was formed in Haldwani Pargana area, which includes Revenue Department officials, Tehsildar level employees and document verification team.
Many documents were found suspicious
The committee has so far completed the examination of more than 2000 certificates. The investigation revealed that many certificates were issued without necessary documents, while in many of them residence related documents were found doubtful. At the same time, such serious contradictions were found in some caste certificates on the basis of which questions were raised on their validity. The investigation committee divided the certificates category wise and thoroughly reviewed each document. All the certificates found contrary to the rules were cancelled.
Officials say that this number may increase further as a large number of certificates are still pending verification. There are many cases in which documents were completely missing or the source of the documents presented was doubtful. According to the administration, any such irregularity will be taken seriously and necessary legal action can also be taken against the concerned persons. The administration has made it clear that this action will continue to stop demographic change, identify those taking benefits on the basis of fake documents and protect the sensitivity of the state.
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Confirming the matter, SDM Haldwani Rahul Shah said that all the caste and residence certificates issued in the last five years are being verified in a phased manner. Their initial review found 89 certificates incomplete or questionable, which have been immediately cancelled. He said that the investigation will continue and strict action will be taken against any irregularity.
Necessary steps to increase transparency
SDM Rahul Shah said that the caste and residence certificates issued in the last five years are being scrutinized. In the preliminary investigation, 89 certificates were found incomplete and suspicious, which have been cancelled. The investigation process will continue further. This action started in Haldwani is emerging as an example for the entire state. Administrative officials believe that such steps are very important to increase transparency and curb fake documents. In the coming time, this investigation will go deeper, which will further strengthen the process of issuing certificates in future.
