Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, September 29
Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi asked the Department of Local Government to check the growth of unplanned and haphazard constructions and make efforts to provide basic amenities to the residents of the state.
While reviewing the functioning of the department, Channi told AK Sinha, Principal Secretary, Local Government, to issue guidelines to the municipal councils to allow construction of houses in the urban areas as per the building plans approved by the authorities concerned.
He said rampant corruption prevailing in the department at different levels must be checked, as there were complaints from the people that they were being harassed for even genuine works such as approval of building plans and permission for water and sewerage connections.
He also directed the Principal Secretary to ensure that people were given amenities such as water supply, street lighting, sewerage system, roads and parks.
The Chief Minister also emphasised the need to have at least 35-ft roads in colonies for hassle-free road connectivity. He said the colony plans, which had roads of 20 ft, should not be approved.
Channi also told the Principal Secretary to redress the grievances of people on priority.
Check unplanned constructions: Punjab CM to Principal Secretary
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