CM Manohar Lal actively addressing the cleanliness system in Haryana

Gurugram, Dec 21, 2023– Haryana Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal is actively involved in overseeing the cleanliness system throughout the state. About a week ago, during a meeting with Deputy Commissioners, District Municipal Commissioners, Municipal Corporation Commissioners, and other senior officials, the Chief Minister issued directives to maintain cleanliness standards in the cities. He said that over the course of this week, either he personally or designated teams would conduct surprise inspections of the cleanliness systems in various cities.

On Thursday, the Chief Minister personally conducted a surprise inspection of Gurugram city’s cleanliness system. During the visit, he levied a fine of Rs 1 lakh on the agency responsible for maintaining cleanliness on Kanhai Road due to inadequate cleanliness standards. Furthermore, fines were imposed on everyone ranging from the Supervisor of sanitation workers to the Joint Commissioner. The Chief Minister said that it is the administration’s duty to uphold the cleanliness system, and any lapses will not be tolerated. Stressing the collective responsibility to provide a clean environment for citizens, he held senior officers accountable and decided to impose fines for negligence on their part.

Sh Manohar Lal issued directives to deduct 15 days salary of Municipal Corporation Commissioner and one month’s salary from the Joint Commissioner. In addition, He also imposed a fine of Rs 10 on the supervisor of sanitation workers, Rs 1,000 on Field Officer Ajay Kumar, Rs 2,000 on Additional Sanitary Inspector, Rs 3,000 on Senior Sanitary Inspector and Rs 5,000 on Joint Commissioner Sanjay Singla.

Instructions given to release salaries of sanitation workers in the next three days
During the surprise inspection, the Chief Minister said that sanitation workers have an important contribution in maintaining cleanliness in the cities. He underscored that it is the administration’s responsibility to ensure timely payment of their wages. Chief Minister instructed that the salaries of sweepers be disbursed within the next three days. Furthermore, he directed officials to implement qualitative improvements in the city’s cleanliness system within the next week. He also urged officers to conduct regular on-site visits to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the cleanliness system.
Principal Advisor Urban Development Sh DS Dhesi, District Municipal Commissioner Sh PC Meena, Deputy Commissioner Sh Nishant Yadav, Commissioner of Police Sh Vikas Arora and other officials were present on this occasion.
EOM