Chairperson Dr Mamta Sahu directs concerned departments to take action in sensitive cases
Raipur, October 2026: The Chhattisgarh State Women’s Commission held a public hearing for cases registered in Raipur district under the chairpersonship of Dr Mamta Sahu. In the presence of Commission member Ojaswi Mandavi, hearings were conducted in 30 out of a total of 47 cases, of which 10 were resolved and subsequently closed.
During the hearing, a woman bank official recorded her statement in support of the complainant in a bank-related case. The Commission granted the respondent 15 days to submit a reply to the complaint along with the relevant documents. It also directed the concerned parties to appear at the next hearing with records relating to the bank’s Internal Complaints Committee.
In a case concerning property division and a share in the hotel business of the complainant’s late husband, the Commission heard both parties and recorded their statements. The matter was kept pending for further hearing.
In a case involving a woman with a disability, the Commission directed the concerned authorities to take necessary steps regarding her employment and payment of wages. It also instructed that a letter be sent to the Chief Municipal Officer in this regard.
On a complaint concerning the safety of a minor girl, the Commission decided to write to the Child Protection Commission and directed the police department to take appropriate action against the concerned police personnel.
In another case involving domestic violence and dowry harassment, the Commission instructed the police station concerned to take appropriate action in accordance with the law.
Several officials attended the public hearing, including Raipur Division In-charge Manju Thadani, Women’s Police Station in-charge Mr Maurya, Deputy Superintendent of Police Sneha Akash Rao, One Stop Centre counsellor Neeti Singh, Protection Officer Preeti Pandey, and other officers and staff members of the Commission.
