Tripura min & MLAs call on CS, seek action against Gomati DM

Agartala: A ministerial delegation from CM Manik Saha's administration approached chief secretary J K Sinha on Tuesday, demanding action against Gomati district magistrate Tarit Kanti Chakma, a 2017 batch IAS officer from Tripura.
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Minister of state (Industries and Commerce) Brishaketu Debbarma headed the delegation, accompanied by Purna Chandra Jamatia, chief executive member (CEM) of Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), and five TIPRA Motha MLAs. They requested disciplinary measures against Chakma.
The delegation accused Chakma of declining meetings with CEM Jamatia and TIPRA Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarman.
They labelled his behaviour as "insubordination" and "disrespect towards constitutional authorities."
The group sought firm action to maintain democratic principles and administrative responsibility, stating, "The attitude of Chakma is of utter disrespect to the elected public representatives and arrogance of a public servant, which requires to be taken very seriously."
According to a memorandum submitted by the delegation, on May 25, at approximately 8pm, Jamatia and Pradyot visited the DM's official residence in Udaipur to discuss urgent matters, including MGNREGA implementation issues, irregularities in CM Rubber Mission beneficiary selection, and pending forest check dam construction.
However, Chakma declined to meet them.
The correspondence also mentions that Chakma had ignored over 20 calls from Pradyot in recent months and subsequently blocked both his and CEM Jamatia's contact numbers.
"This kind of behaviour is unacceptable, particularly towards a democratically elected leader and constitutional head of an autonomous council. Blocking calls and refusing communication with public representatives is not only unprofessional but also undermines public trust and governance," the document states.
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The representatives said this incident reflects a broader trend of administrative disregard for elected bodies. They highlighted that the DM's actions contradict administrative principles and requested a formal investigation followed by appropriate penalties.

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