Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Chandigarh Administrator's Janta Darbar Appointments Based on Grievance Priority, Not Officers: RTI
Imagine a town hall meeting where people go to talk about their problems.
A person asked how the officials decide who gets to talk first.
The answer is that it's not the officers in charge, but rather how urgent or important the problem is that determines the order.
So, if your problem needs fixing fast, you'll likely be seen sooner.
This information came out because someone asked for it using a special public information law.
Appointments for Chandigarh Administrator's Janta Darbar are based on the priority of the grievance, not officer decisions.
The Janta Darbar is held every Wednesday at the UT Secretariat to address public grievances.
RTI applicant R K Garg sought details on the Janta Darbar's appointment process and past meeting minutes.
The RTI reply indicates that the selection process is driven by the urgency of the issues presented.
Details requested included attendee lists and the procedure for shortlisting individuals.
- Who
- R K Garg (RTI applicant), Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria
- What
- Information regarding the process of appointments for the Janta Darbar, including how grievances are prioritized and attendee lists.
- When
- Every Wednesday
- Where
- UT Secretariat, Chandigarh
- Why
- To understand the procedure and decision-making process behind the Janta Darbar, a public grievance redressal forum.
- Event
- Janta Darbar
- Frequency
- Every Wednesday
- Location
- UT Secretariat, Chandigarh
- Chairperson
- Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria
- RTI Applicant
- R K Garg