Chandigarh, Aug 4
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken serious note of a complaint submitted by senior citizen Amar Singh Murwala, a resident of Panipat district, and has raised concerns regarding administrative functioning and denial of basic entitlements.
The complaint before the commission highlighted three key issues: Arbitrary deactivation of Parivar Pehchan Patra; denial of housing assistance under government schemes; and inhuman and unsanitary living conditions in an old-age home.
The complainant, a verified beneficiary under the Antyodaya category, had reported that his Parivar Pehchan Patra was deactivated without any prior notice, enquiry, or opportunity to be heard.
As a result, he was deprived of multiple welfare schemes, including Antyodaya Anna Yojana and Old-Age Pension.
Murwala, who is landless, homeless, and socio-economically disadvantaged, had also alleged that despite fulfilling eligibility criteria, he was not allotted any accommodation or assistance under either the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) or Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana (MMAY).
He continued to live without proper housing, despite repeated appeals to authorities.
Regarding unhygienic conditions at Red Cross Old-Age Home in Panipat, the complainant had alleged that the living conditions at the facility are extremely unsanitary and unsafe, posing a risk to health and dignity.