Shajapur family still awaits compassionate appointment six years after employee's death

Six years after the death of an animal husbandry department employee in Shajapur district, his family has still not received a compassionate appointment or other benefits. The employee's grandson, Ajay Malviya, submitted an application at the Collector's public hearing on Tuesday seeking action and relief.

Seven applications were received at the public hearing held at the district headquarters on Tuesday. They included land disputes and domestic matters. Officials present assured the applicants of prompt action.

Ajay, a resident of Khadi village, said in his application that his grandfather, Kishanlal Malviya, was a permanent employee at the veterinary dispensary in Khadi. He died on January 8, 2020. According to Ajay, the family has so far received no financial assistance, no payment due after the death and no other benefits.

Ajay said that under the rules, the ex gratia payment should have been made immediately, but the amount has not been received even after six years. He said the family's financial condition has worsened in the meantime.

Ajay made allegations against the department's nodal officer, Dr Lata Dhanghoriya, and Deputy Director Dr Prashant Mahidik. He said he had requested them several times for the payment due after his grandfather's death and for other claims, but no action was taken. Ajay also alleged that a bribe was demanded.

Ajay also said he had registered complaint number 39988901 on the CM Helpline on August 12, 2026. He alleged that the complaint was closed at the L-1, L-2 and L-3 levels. Even after that, the family received no relief.