Saini orders stringent action on illegal C&D waste dumping
Gurugram, July 26 -- Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday directed officials to strictly enforce cleanliness norms, ensure planned urban development and expedite grievance redressal in Gurugram, warning of strict action against negligence in civic administration.
Chairing a meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievances Redressal Committee, Saini said there would be "no compromise" on the city's cleanliness and beautification. He directed all departments to ensure construction and demolition (C&D) waste is disposed of only at designated sites as per scientific norms. The chief minister ordered officials to prevent open dumping of C&D waste anywhere in Gurugram, issue notices, impose penalties on violators and establish an effective monitoring mechanism. He also directed authorities to recover the entire cost of removing illegally dumped waste from the responsible builder or agency, officials said.
The meeting reviewed 15 public grievances, resolving 13 on the spot, while two were kept pending with officials asked to submit progress reports at the next meeting.
"Whenever a citizen approaches the government with a grievance, it becomes the responsibility of the administration to ensure its prompt resolution. Any negligence or mala fide conduct by officials will invite strict action," CM said.
Among the complaints was one from residents of Wazirpur Enclave under the Municipal Corporation Manesar, alleging the absence of sewerage, drinking water, streetlights, internal roads and adequate electricity infrastructure. Saini ordered a joint survey by the concerned departments and directed officials to address the issues as a priority. "Providing basic civic amenities is the government's foremost responsibility. Negligence in development works will not be tolerated," he said.
Saini also took up a complaint from Sector 83 residents alleging that a builder disconnected the electricity supply over unpaid maintenance charges. He directed authorities to restore supply and warned that such action would invite strict legal consequences."There can be no compromise with the basic rights of citizens. Such matters must be dealt with strictly in accordance with law," he said....
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