Conduct survey of all drains, submit reports within 2 days: Civic chief

In the wake of rising complaints over poor sanitation in the city, Lucknow municipal commissioner Gaurav Kumar on Saturday ordered an immediate survey of all city drains and warned of strict disciplinary action against lax officials.

- HT Correspondent

LUCKNOW:

During a review meeting, Kumar, who assumed office a couple of days ago, directed zonal sanitary officers to complete a survey of drains and submit detailed reports within two days. Regular maintenance and real-time cleaning of drains have been made mandatory.

Strict orders were issued that drain cleaning would only be permitted if same-day removal of silt was arranged. Kumar warned that leaving silt on roads after cleaning leads to more filth and public complaints, harming the civic body's reputation.

The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) also made it compulsory for all zonal officers and field staff to personally inspect cleaning work every morning.

Attendance records of sanitation workers will now be strictly verified and fake entries will invite tough action. Newly extended areas within LMC limits will get priority in development works, with senior officials emphasizing that no discrimination between old and new areas will be tolerated.

Also, if garbage remains unattended in any zone, the concerned zonal officer and zonal sanitary officer will be held responsible for it.