Amroha, Uttar Pradesh: A sudden reshuffle in the Amroha district administration has sparked discussion from the tehsil to the district headquarters, after District Magistrate Nidhi Gupta Vats, an IAS officer of 2015 batch, removed a peon from the SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate) Sadar court for issuing an official demand letter without authorization.
According to officials, Jitendra Singh, recently posted as peon in the SDM Sadar Court, signed and released a demand letter without SDM Shashi Bhushan Pathak’s order. Upon receiving the complaint, DM Vats acted immediately, reassigning Jitendra to the Wasil Baki Navis desk and appointing Anirudh Singh, a peon from the Tehsildar Court, in his place.
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Key Developments:
- Peon Jitendra Singh issued a demand letter without SDM’s directive
- DM Nidhi Gupta Vats ordered his removal and reassignment
- Anirudh Singh, previously in the Tehsildar Court, is now peon to the SDM Court
- Parmeet Sindal, peon in Tehsildar Judicial, receives additional responsibilities
Official Statements:
SDM Sadar Shashi Bhushan Pathak said,
“It was a matter related to an unauthorized letter. The District Magistrate responded by changing the section of the peon and appointing another one in the court.”
DM Nidhi Gupta Vats confirmed,
“The desks of a few clerks have been changed. Peon Anirudh Singh from the Tehsildar Court has now been posted to the SDM Court.”
Why It Matters:
The incident highlights the importance of maintaining procedural integrity in judicial and administrative functions. A peon, despite holding a clerical support role, is not authorized to issue official communication independently. DM Vats’ decisive response sends a message about accountability at all levels of governance.
