Chandigarh, November 9:- The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has stepped up efforts to accelerate the execution of approved development works across the city ahead of the forthcoming Model Code of Conduct, with a clear focus on ensuring that no eligible work remains un-started due to administrative or procedural delays.

Taking serious note of several approved works that are yet to commence at the site, the Chief Engineer, MC Chandigarh Sh. Sanjay Arora, has issued strict directions to all concerned Superintending Engineers of Public Health, Buildings & Roads, and Horticulture & Environment wings to expedite the process and ensure immediate commencement of all eligible works.

The Chief Engineer has directed the concerned Superintending Engineers and Executive Engineers to immediately identify and review all approved works pending commencement and complete all outstanding formalities, including tendering, allotment, issuance of work orders and site handover, on priority. The officers have further been instructed to ensure actual commencement of works at the respective sites without any further delay, while strictly adhering to prescribed rules and codal formalities.

To ensure effective monitoring and accountability, all concerned officers have been asked to submit a detailed work-wise status report within 48 hours. The report must clearly indicate the date of approval, date of allotment and issuance of work order, present status, reasons for non-commencement and a definite timeline for starting each work.

Emphasising personal responsibility, the Chief Engineer has directed the Superintending Engineers to personally monitor the progress and ensure that no approved work remains un-started due to avoidable administrative or procedural delays attributable to the concerned officers.

The Chief Engineer has also issued a stern warning that any further delay or failure to commence eligible works within the stipulated timeline, without valid and justifiable reasons, will be viewed seriously and may invite disciplinary action against the officers and officials responsible.

The directions are aimed at ensuring timely execution of approved civic infrastructure and development projects, facilitating better delivery of civic services and avoiding unnecessary delays in public works in view of the forthcoming Model Code of Conduct.
The matter has been accorded TOP PRIORITY, with instructions to submit the compliance report within 48 hours, followed by confirmation of actual commencement of works at the respective sites.