Revised hiring rules for horticulture staff okayed
Mohali, July 16 -- The Mohali municipal corporation (MC) House unanimously approved all agenda items, including the creation of a patwari post, revised recruitment rules for horticulture staff, constitution of school management committees (SMCs) and adoption of a model request for proposal (RFP) for implementing solid waste management projects under the state's 'Clean Punjab, Proud Punjab' mission.
The House approved the creation of one patwari post after being informed that the MC's jurisdiction has expanded from five villages to 31 villages, significantly increasing the volume of land records and municipal properties requiring maintenance.
The patwari will be responsible for maintaining land records, verifying ownership, coordinating mutations and demarcations, identifying Nazool land and assisting in protecting municipal properties from encroachments.
Councillors also approved revised recruitment rules for supervisor (horticulture). Under the new norms, 80% of the posts will be filled through direct recruitment from candidates holding a one-year diploma in horticulture after Class 10 and 12, while the remaining 20% will be filled through promotion of eligible head malis with 10 years' experience.
The House further approved the formation of School Management Committees in municipal schools in line with the Right to Education Act.
Members also adopted the Model RFP for engaging a project implementation unit (PIU) to strengthen solid waste management.
Ward 6 councillor Sunny Singh Ahluwalia raised the issue of persistent garbage heaps outside the RMC Point in Phase 3 A during the MC House meeting, seeking a permanent solution. He demanded installation of CCTV cameras, which was promised in the last meeting by mayor Samana, to curb illegal dumping, regular lifting of waste, accountability of sanitation staff and periodic inspections.
Ahluwalia said the issue poses health risks and causes inconvenience to residents, including schoolchildren and senior citizens.
Ward 10 councillor Paramjit Singh Kahlon urged the MC to substantially enhance the budget for sewerage infrastructure, stating that most areas under the MC's jurisdiction continue to face chronic sewer overflow and drainage problems. Besides clearing the agenda, councillors used the meeting to highlight several civic issues....
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