Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Elderly Man Mistakes Collector for Clerk
In Datia, Madhya Pradesh, a funny video showed an old man who didn't know the collector was the boss.
He wanted to give his paper to the 'big boss' only.
The collector smiled and said, 'I am the boss!'
The man then gave his paper.
Everyone laughed and shared the video.
The collector helps people with their problems.
In another case, a woman had a problem with her land papers and asked for help.
An elderly man from Indergarh refused to give his application to Datia Collector Swapnil Wankhede, mistaking him for a clerk.
The collector assured the man that he was the 'Sahab' (sir) and convinced him to hand over the application.
The video of the interaction went viral on social media, with many finding it heartwarming.
Collector Wankhede regularly listens to the grievances of residents during public hearings.
In another case, a woman complained about her name being wrongly removed from land records and demanded action against officials.
- Who
- An elderly man from Indergarh and Datia Collector Swapnil Wankhede
- What
- An elderly man refused to give his application to the collector, mistaking him for a clerk
- When
- During a public hearing (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Datia, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- The man wanted to submit his complaint about not receiving his old-age pension
- Location
- Datia, Madhya Pradesh
- Collector's Name
- Swapnil Wankhede
- Issue
- Old-age pension complaint
- Video Virality
- Widely shared on social media
- Collector's Role
- Regularly listens to grievances
- Other Case
- Land record dispute