Grievance Redressal
The system by which citizen complaints are received, routed and resolved.
Short answer
What is Grievance Redressal?
Grievance redressal is the process by which a representative’s office receives citizen complaints and requests, routes them to the appropriate authority, tracks progress and confirms resolution with the citizen.
Definition
Grievance redressal is the process by which a representative’s office receives citizen complaints and requests, routes them to the appropriate authority, tracks progress and confirms resolution with the citizen.
Why It Matters
Unresolved grievances are the primary raw material of anti-incumbency, because each one is personal. A tracked system that closes cases with citizen confirmation is among the highest-return investments an office can make.
Example in Indian Elections
Issuing a reference number that a citizen can check by WhatsApp removes a large share of repeat follow-up visits and gives the office data on where systemic problems lie.
Related Terms
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- Electoral RollThe official list of registered voters for a constituency, organised by part and booth.