POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a review meeting to assess the functioning of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the district, with focus on the performance of Municipal Council Poonch and Municipal Committee Surankote.
The meeting was attended by ADDC Amarjeet Singh, Chief Planning Officer (CPO), CEO Khalil A. Banday, Tehsildar Surankote, who is also holding the additional charge of Executive Officer (EO), Municipal Committee Surankote and other concerned officers and officials.
During the meeting, the CEO made a detailed PowerPoint presentation, highlighting the overall functioning and performance of the Urban Local Bodies, particularly MC Poonch and MC Surankote. The presentation covered key areas including sanitation, solid waste management, cleanliness, revenue generation and recovery of outstanding dues, besides other civic services and municipal activities.
Tehsildar Surankote, who is also holding the additional charge of EO MC Surankote, presented detailed data regarding the functioning of Municipal Committee Surankote, highlighting the status of sanitation arrangements, revenue collection, pending recoveries and other municipal activities.
Reviewing the functioning of both urban local bodies, the Deputy Commissioner issued strict directions to the concerned officers to ensure proper sanitation and cleanliness across all wards and public places. He stressed that regular monitoring of sanitation activities must be ensured and directed the municipal authorities to maintain cleanliness in markets, public spaces and other important locations.
The DC laid special emphasis on improving revenue generation and directed both municipal bodies to intensify efforts for recovery of outstanding dues. He instructed the officers to ensure timely collection of municipal taxes, fees and other charges and take necessary measures to plug revenue leakages.
The Deputy Commissioner further directed the officers to ensure accountability, improve the delivery of civic amenities and address public grievances promptly. He also stressed the need for coordinated efforts and effective implementation of various municipal initiatives.
Emphasising the importance of clean and well-managed urban areas, the DC directed the concerned officers to work with a focused approach and ensure tangible improvements in sanitation, revenue performance and overall civic infrastructure in Poonch and Surankote.
