New Delhi, June 17 (PTI) Delhi Social Welfare minister Rajendra Pal Gautam on Wednesday ordered an immediate audit of district offices to remove pendency in disbursal of pension to specially-abled persons, windows and the elderly.

During a high-level meeting, the minister asked officials to issue a login ID and password to him "so that he can himself monitor the status of pension and any pendency in each district".

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Gautam conducted surprise inspections across Delhi, and came across pendency in disbursal of pension to elderly, widows and especially-abled persons.

"The pendency in pension cases is disappointing. I have ordered an immediate audit of all district offices under Social Welfare and Women and Child Development departments. I have also issued directions to fill all vacancies to ensure smooth functioning of offices," Gautam said.

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The minister also ordered formation of district monitoring committees for both departments which will look after, resolve and monitor all pension cases.

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