District Development Commissioner, Tariq Ahamed Zargar today impressed upon the executing agencies to strictly adhere to quality specifications and timeframe while executing development projects in the district.Referring to seriousness of the government to complete infrastructural projects especially roads and important buildings within set timeframe, the DDC said lackadaisical approach on part of any officer leading to delays would not be tolerated and the erring officer or officials would have to face disciplinary actions.The DDC reviewed the status of development works being executed by JKPCC, PWD, PMGSY, PDD under District Plan, State Plan and CSS.Besides, bottlenecks hindering timely execution of projects were also deliberated upon in detail and remedial measures were worked out for better implementation & execution of development works.DDC instructed the officers to timely work out issues of land acquisition, encroachments, litigation, lack of inter-departmental coordination and delays in tendering process.
Quoting the relevant judgment of apex court, he directed the concerned officers for immediate removal of encroachments from State land.
He emphasized on greater coordination between PMGSY, Revenue and Forest authorities to overcome the issues of land acquisition and forest clearances. He also asked the senior officers of PDD, PHE for putting in place effective mechanism for greater coordination at different levels to arrest unscheduled power cuts and issues of shortage in water supply.He also asked the field officers to regularly monitor ongoing works and bring to the notice of higher authorities all the issues that hinder speedy execution of works.The DDC assessed the status of various roads being constructed by PWD, PMGSY, status of bridge on Mandi Loran road, college building at Surankote, polytechnic building at Sathra & status of municipal roads and buildings of girls' hostels .Chief planning officer, Executive engineers of PWD, PMGSY,JKPCC were present in the meeting.