Haryana Right to Service Commission Takes Action Against IAS Officers for Service Delays
Warnings to advisories: Haryana Right to Service commission cracks whip on IAS officers

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The Haryana Right to Service Commission has taken disciplinary action against six IAS officers for failing to resolve citizen grievances related to essential civic services. The actions range from warnings to advisories, highlighting ongoing issues in service delivery across various departments, including the issuance of certificates and waste management.
- 01The Haryana Right to Service Commission recommended measures against seven IAS officers for not addressing citizen appeals.
- 02An advisory was issued to the Panipat deputy commissioner on November 11, 2025, regarding a backward class certificate issue.
- 03The Auto Appeal System (AAS), launched in 2021, automatically generates appeals if services are not delivered on time.
- 04Currently, 802 services across 56 departments are included under the Haryana Right to Service framework.
- 05New digital tools, including a WhatsApp Chatbot, are being introduced to facilitate citizen access to services and appeal processes.
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In a significant move, the Haryana Right to Service Commission has reprimanded six IAS officers for their failure to address citizen grievances concerning essential civic services. The annual report for 2025-25, presented by Chief Commissioner TC Gupta, revealed that these officers were expected to resolve issues such as the issuance of birth and caste certificates, solid waste removal, and granting change of land use (CLU) permissions. Following recommendations from the Commission, advisories were issued to various deputy commissioners, including one for the Panipat deputy commissioner on November 11, 2025, regarding a backward class certificate. The Commission also highlighted the Auto Appeal System (AAS), which allows automatic generation of appeals if services are not delivered within the stipulated time. Currently, the Haryana Right to Service framework encompasses 802 services across 56 departments, including vital services like marriage registration and social security schemes. To further enhance service delivery, new digital tools such as a WhatsApp Chatbot and a mobile application are being introduced, enabling citizens to file appeals and track their status easily. These initiatives aim to ensure that services are accessible at any time and from anywhere.
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These actions by the Haryana Right to Service Commission aim to improve accountability among IAS officers, ensuring better service delivery for citizens.
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