Archive · 19 Aug 2026
SC/ST Commission Seeks Speedy Justice and Fund Protection
Bakki Venkataiah reviewed problems faced by Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Mulugu.
He asked officials to solve atrocity cases quickly so victims can receive justice.
He said special funds for these communities must be used only for their development and welfare.
The funds should be shared according to the communities’ population.
He also asked officials to settle old land problems affecting SC and ST families.
Village meetings about civil rights should include senior officials and explain people’s rights.
Officials must finish development works in SC/ST colonies.
Eligible families should receive housing, jobs and other welfare benefits.
The commission warned that action could be taken against people who misuse funds or harass SC and ST communities.
State SC/ST Commission Chairman Bakki Venkataiah ordered faster action on atrocity cases involving Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
He directed officials to spend SC/ST sub-plan funds strictly on community development according to population share.
The chairman called for prompt resolution of long-pending land issues affecting SC and ST families.
He urged stronger Civil Rights Day programmes and wider awareness of rights, legal protections, welfare schemes and complaint mechanisms.
Officials were told to complete colony development works and ensure eligible beneficiaries receive housing, self-employment and other welfare benefits.
- Who
- State SC/ST Commission Chairman Bakki Venkataiah, district officials, police, welfare officers and SC/ST organisation representatives.
- What
- A review was held on atrocity cases, sub-plan spending, land disputes, welfare delivery and other issues affecting SC and ST communities.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Where
- The Integrated District Offices Complex in Mulugu.
- Why
- To promote speedy justice, protect SC/ST sub-plan funds and improve access to rights, welfare schemes and development benefits.
- Review chairman
- Bakki Venkataiah, chairman of the State SC/ST Commission
- Meeting location
- Integrated District Offices Complex, Mulugu
- Cases discussed
- SC/ST atrocity cases and other community-related grievances
- Fund direction
- SC/ST sub-plan funds must be spent on development and welfare according to population share
- Land issues
- Officials were directed to resolve long-pending problems affecting SC and ST families
- Grievance redressal
- Civil Rights Day programmes should include tahsildars, sub-inspectors and relevant department officials
- Potential action
- The commission warned of action over fund diversion, harassment and failure to deliver speedy justice or relief