I had applied for my birth records (Teor) registered with the Civil cum Sub Registrar's office and to my utter dismay, I was informed that it was not traceable as it was damaged and destroyed. I then annexed a notorised copy of my birth certificate what I had with me along with my application. The dealing hand curtly told me that they could not be trace my birth records and directed me to file a sworn affidavit and submit it. I'm in a tearing hurry as I'm on the verge of retirement and have to hand it over to the Central government department to settle my final dues. For the last month, I have been wasting my time moving up and down the steps of the office in vain.
The favourite code word (faleam ieo) come tomorrow is faithfully recited by the dealing hand. If the government raves and rants about digitising records then the authorities should come clear as to who is reponsible for the missing and damaged documents. Records of 1967, 1971 and many others have been damaged and mutiliated by the custodians who have been entrusted to guard them. Will the authorities kindly probe into the matter and find out as to who is responsible for the damaged records in the office of the Civil cum Sub Registrar at Mapusa? The public should definitely not suffer for the sins of omission and commission of the department. Taxpayers contribute towards salaries of government servants and the latter are duty bound to serve the former.