Accounts officer ends life for non-issuing of NOC for retirement

 Accounts officer ends life for non-issuing of NOC for retirement

The Hindu Bureau

Virudhunagar 01.04.2026

In a shocking incident, an Accounts Officer of Rameswaram municipality had ended his life alleging mental agony over non issuing of no-objection certificate from Virudhunagar municipality for his retirement.

The deceased, identified as Ravi, had left a video message to his colleagues, in which he said that despite having served 35 years in Government Department, the officials had failed to act on Government Order to give NOC on time.

He said that he had got NOC from all the municipalities where he had served over the years, except for Virudhunagar municipality.

He was told that the NOC was not issued as an audit objection over not imposing tax for some match industry was pending. However, he contended that since it was a collective responsibility, he could have allowed to retire.

The deceased also alleged that some officers were expecting bribe from him. The man had left the video message and switched off his mobile phone. Next day, he was admitted to hospital after he complained of having consumed some tablets.

His son has lodged a complaint with the Soolakkarai police station about the mental agony driving his father to take the extreme step.

(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the State’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416, Sneha’s suicide prevention helpline 044-24640050 and Speak2Us helpline at 9375493754.)

State’s healthcare system suffers critical gaps, says CAG report

State’s healthcare system suffers critical gaps, says CAG report 

TIMES NEWS NETWORK 01.01.2025

Bengaluru : From a shortage of medical professionals to undelivered equipment and inadequate budget allocation, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has uncovered several shortcomings across multiple areas of Karnataka’s healthcare system. The audit report, tabled in the recent winter session of the state legislature, covers the period from 2016-17 to 2021-22. It reveals a severe shortage of medical professionals, with taluk hospitals operating at 45% below the required staffing levels of Indian Public Health Standards. This deficit is particularly acute in services such as general surgery and anaesthesia, leading to increased pressure on existing medical staff in secondary healthcare facilities.

The CAG findings also reveal that infrastructure and equipment deficiencies plague the system: The state faces a critical shortage of ICU beds, while many taluk hospitals lack functional operating theatres, compromising their ability to provide surgical services. Adding to these concerns, equipment valued at over Rs 95 crore remains undelivered. The audit identifies serious issues in drug management and procurement. Karnataka lacks a “documented” procurement policy for essential medicines, resulting in shortages, particularly in emergency services. 

The report also flags discrepancies in drug quality testing, noting six instances where results from the drug controller conflicted with empanelled laboratory findings. Maternal and infant healthcare services face particular challenges, with shortages in both personnel and essential medications. These deficiencies pose increased risks for premature infants and their postnatal care, as per the report. Scrutinising the financial aspects of healthcare management, the report finds that the state’s health sector received an average budget allocation of nearly 4.3% of total state spending during the review period, falling short of National Health Policy recommendations. Health expenditure as a percentage of gross state domestic product remained between 0.6% and 0.8%, significantly below prescribed benchmarks. The report also noted concerns about the  proper utilisation of allocated funds.

ஓய்வு பல்கலை அதிகாரி தற்கொலை முயற்சி

ஓய்வு பல்கலை அதிகாரி தற்கொலை முயற்சி

ADDED : நவ 23, 2024 02:16 AM

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பின், அப்பெண்ணிற்கு முதலுதவி அளித்து சிவகங்கை அரசு மருத்துவமனையில் சேர்த்தனர்.

காரைக்குடி அழகப்பா பல்கலை துணைவேந்தர் ஜி.ரவி கூறியதாவது:

அவருக்கு ஓய்வூதிய பலனை கொடுக்கத் தான் விரும்புகிறோம். நேரடியாக அழைத்து பேச முயற்சித்தும் அவர்கள் வரவில்லை. பதிவு தபால் அனுப்பியும் அதை வாங்கவில்லை.

இவருக்கான பணப்பலனை தணிக்கை துறை தான் நிறுத்தி வைத்துள்ளது. பல்கலை நிர்வாகத்திடம் ஒன்றும் இல்லை.

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