India, Feb. 10 -- Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Tuesday appealed to citizens not to pay bribes to revenue officials for getting their pending work done, assuring that the government is committed to delivering services transparently.

"The Revenue Department is monitoring the day-to-day work assigned to officials. I am personally receiving grievances and complaints over the phone. There may be delays at times, but citizens should never bribe officials to get their work done," the Minister said.

He urged people to directly inform him if any official demands money, adding that the government remains alert and accountable.

Clarifying the government's firm stand against corruption, Pujari acknowledged that ...