Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana has suspended four officials of the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board for dereliction of duty.
Minister Shyam Singh Rana took this action during an unannounced inspection of the grain markets in Sadhaura and Raipur Rani, Yamunanagar district. At the Sadhaura grain market, Mandi Secretary Dharmender Singh and Auction Recorder Bijender Singh were found absent from duty. Similarly, at the Raipur Rani grain market, Mandi Secretary Navdeep Singh and Auction Recorder Rajkumar were also missing from their posts. Following these findings, the minister ordered their immediate suspension.
Minister Shyam Singh Rana stated that repeated complaints had been received regarding the frequent absence of officials in these markets, prompting him to conduct the surprise inspection. He emphasized that negligence in duty will not be tolerated, and strict action will be taken against any official found guilty of such lapses.
During the visit, Minister Shyam Singh Rana also reviewed official records and instructed the authorities to ensure all necessary facilities for farmers at the mandis. He further directed senior officials to enforce strict attendance rules, ensuring that all employees remain present during working hours.
Minister Shyam Singh Rana also announced plans for future surprise inspections across the state’s mandis and offices, warning that stringent measures will be taken against any negligence to maintain efficiency and ensure a smooth administrative system for farmers.