MC Commissioner directs Fire Services to stay on high alert during festive season
Surprise inspection of Manimajra Fire Station; officers directed to ensure operational readiness, maintain equipment and expedite pending fire NOCs
Chandigarh, October 22:- The Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, conducted a surprise inspection of the Fire Station at Manimajra today and directed fire officials to remain on high alert during the festive season, ensuring round-the-clock preparedness and swift response to any emergency.
During the inspection, the Commissioner reviewed the duty roster of fire personnel, the availability and condition of fire tenders, fire-fighting equipment and other essential facilities. He stressed that all emergency response systems must remain fully operational, with no compromise on preparedness, particularly during the festive period when increased public activity and the use of firecrackers can heighten the risk of fire incidents.
Directing officials to strengthen emergency preparedness, the Commissioner emphasised that fire personnel must remain alert, disciplined and fully equipped to respond to emergencies without delay. He instructed the concerned officers to regularly check fire tenders and equipment, address any deficiencies immediately and ensure effective coordination among personnel for a prompt and efficient response.
The Commissioner also reviewed the status of any pending Fire No Objection Certificates (NOCs) and directed officials to expedite their processing and disposal in accordance with prescribed norms. He stressed that pending cases must be handled promptly and efficiently, while ensuring compliance with applicable fire safety requirements.
Reiterating the importance of public safety during the festive season, the Commissioner directed the fire services to maintain complete operational readiness and ensure that all essential facilities remain functional at all times. He further instructed officials to take immediate corrective measures wherever shortcomings are identified.
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MC SPECIAL COMMISSIONER INSPECTS MARKET PARKINGS, DIRECTS TIME-BOUND UPGRADATION
Chandigarh, October 22:- The Special Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, Sh. Harpreet Singh Sudan, IAS, today conducted an inspection of internal parking areas of city markets situated along V-4 roads and directed the concerned engineering officials to expedite improvement works to ensure better parking facilities, enhanced safety and a cleaner, well-maintained environment for market visitors.
During the inspection, the Special Commissioner visited parking sites in Sector 8-B, Sector 9-D and Sector 35-C, accompanied by Sh. Sanjay Arora, Chief Engineer, along with the Superintending Engineers of B&R and Horticulture and the concerned Executive Engineers.
Taking stock of the existing condition of the parking areas, he directed the engineering teams to undertake recarpeting wherever required, complete thermoplastic road marking work and ensure proper demarcation of individual parking spaces for the systematic parking of vehicles. He stressed that all necessary measures should be taken to improve the overall appearance and functionality of these parking facilities.
The Special Commissioner also instructed the concerned officials to ensure timely pruning of trees, rectify non-functional or defective streetlights and undertake necessary repairs of road gullies to facilitate smooth drainage and prevent waterlogging. He emphasised that all identified deficiencies must be addressed promptly and that the parking areas should be maintained in a neat, safe and orderly condition.
The special commissioner directed the engineering wings to coordinate closely and accelerate the pending works, ensuring that the parking facilities are upgraded at the earliest for the convenience of residents, shoppers and other visitors to the markets.