New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- The Public Works Department (PWD) has initiated repair and maintenance of decorative fountains across central and New Delhi areas, with a clause mandating the selected agency-besides ensuring upkeep-to replace any stolen part within 24 hours of the theft being reported, officials aware of the matter said. Officials said the inclusion of the clause is a first and could set a precedent for the upkeep of other public assets in the city. The work will initially be done for 14 programmable water fountains along Mathura Road and three on Bhairon Marg. Officials said the move will address theft and vandalism, persistent problems in maintaining public infrastructure in the city. "The problem is not just with fountains. We routinely receive complaints about missing flower pots, broken flyover railings, dismantled foot overbridge components and stolen streetlight fittings, such as wires or even doors of electricity panels. This clause puts accountability squarely on the maintenance agency," a PWD official said....