Shivamogga: Despite strict instructions from Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner, the Tahsildar continues to remain absent at the Taluk Panchayat meetings.
Expressing their anguish in a meeting held at Shivamogga Taluk office on July 10, Panchayat members decried that the continued absenteeism of the Tahsildar from the meeting was amounting to insulting them. Due to the absence of the Tahsildar plenty of issues and discussions, requiring his attention remain unsolved, they expressed.
Meanwhile, Taluk Health official said that precautionary measures had been taken after chikungunya, dengue cases were reported. “More doctors have been deputed at primary and community health centres. Adequate care is being exercised during treatment,” he added while reassuring that there was no need for panic.
President Muniratna, EO Atheehq Pasha, other officers and members were present.