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A district collector in Tamil Nadu courted controversy after a video shows the bureaucrat signaling his assistant to carry his shoes during a visit to a temple in the state, went viral on social media.

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Tamil Nadu collector Sravan Kumar Jatavath

A district collector in Tamil Nadu courted controversy after a video shows the bureaucrat signaling his assistant to carry his shoes during a visit to a temple in the state, went viral on social media.

In the video, Kallakurichi District Collector Sravan Kumar Jatavath, wearing a face mask, is seen stepping out of his chauffeur-driven car as several people gather to welcome him.

The bureaucrat then seems to be gesturing his Dafedaar (assistant) to come over, who does so and takes off the officer’s shoes and carries them away before Jatavath makes his way into the temple.

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According to reports, the Kallakurichi District Collector was on a visit to Ulundurpettai on Tuesday to take stock of the arrangements for the famous Koovagam Koothandavar temple festival.

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Jatavath had visited the famous temple to review the arrangements for the 18-day Chithirai festival, which kicks off from April 18.

The video which has gone viral on social media platforms and sparked outrage from users who have lambasted the officer for his elitist attitude.

Meanwhile, Jatavath, in his response has trashed the allegations and claimed that the video has been edited.

A report quoted the Collector as saying that he had taken off his shoes as he entered the temple but did not ask his assistant to remove or carry his shoes.

Jatavath claimed that the video was edited to make it look like he had asked the assistant—who according to the Collector, joined duty on Tuesday— to collect his shoes.

The officer claimed that the assistant who is new to the job, may not have known what to do and he did not ask him to carry his shoes, adding that officials from various line departments including police personnel and the panchayat staff accompanied him during the visit and can vouch for his side of the story.

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Bank closures on May 1, 2026, will depend on the Reserve Bank of India’s official state-wise holiday calendar. While the day is observed as Buddha Purnima and Labour Day in several regions, not all states may have a bank holiday. Customers are advised to check with their local branch or official bank holiday list before planning a visit 

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Customers planning branch visits on May 1 are advised to check local holiday listings to avoid inconvenience.

States where banks may remain open

Despite the widespread holiday, some states may not observe May 1 as a bank holiday. In such locations, banking services at branches could function normally.

States where banks may remain operational include:

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Even in areas where banks are closed, digital services will continue without interruption. Customers can use:

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These services remain available regardless of physical branch closures.

Key takeaway

While May 1, 2026, will be a bank holiday in many parts of India due to Buddha Purnima and Labour Day, some states may still have banks open, making it important to check region-specific updates before planning any visit.

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