Chandigarh, May 12
Punjab Government has issued a show cause notice to the Amritsar Municipal Commissioner for dereliction of duty.
Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh informed that persistent complaints about Amritsar city’s sanitation had been received over the past few months. He said that the concerned official had demonstrated significant negligence in performing his duties, necessitating to proceed this action. The official has been instructed to submit a detailed response within 24 hours, he added.
Dr. Ravjot Singh said, “We have received numerous complaints from citizens and media regarding sanitation in Amritsar, which cannot be overlooked.”
“Taking the matter seriously, a show cause notice has been issued to the Amritsar Municipal Corporation Commissioner, with clear instructions to respond within 24 hours”, he added.
The Cabinet Minister said that Amritsar is a sacred city requiring special attention to cleanliness. He directed all the officials across Punjab to ensure exceptional sanitation arrangements to protect people from potential diseases. With the approaching summer season, he stressed, the critical need for comprehensive city cleaning to prevent ailments like malaria, dengue and other hygiene-related health risks.
Dr. Ravjot Singh clarified that the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government will not tolerate any negligence or casual approach from any official or employee, affirming that the government is committed to providing robust and efficient administration to the people of Punjab and is determined to implement this vision with strict adherence.
The Cabinet Minister made it unequivocally clear that no laxity will be tolerated during duty hours. He warned that any future instances of negligence or carelessness would be met with stringent action.
