Srinagar, : Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Wednesday chaired a meeting regarding acquisition of structures to remove bottlenecks from main roads of Srinagar city.
The meeting was attended by SE, R&B Srinagar; Deputy Director Planning; Executive Engineer and Engineering officials.
The meeting deliberated over settling of the issues with proprietors to remove identified bottlenecks of shops and houses on vital roads.
It was deliberated that those parties who agreed to the conditions of acquisition their cases shall be put before HLC for settlement at an earliest and the bottlenecks shall be removed without consuming more time.
Div Com was briefed by the officers of R&B regarding the individual cases of acquisition & demolition of bottlenecks and the solution offered by the department to the parties.
The meeting was informed about decisions to be taken for road widening and acquisition of structures on Habba Kadal-Baba Pora Road, Khankhi Moula-Fateh Kada, New Noor Jahan Bridge at Qamarwari, Nawa Bazar-Zainakadal, .
Syed Merak Shah road, KZP road Karan, Nagar-Sakidafar Road, Karan Nagar-Kak Sarai Road, Buchpora Hazratbal Road, Nawa Kadal- Nawa Bazar Road, etc.
Further, Div Com directed concerned Executive Engineer of Shopping Complex Rainawari to issue allotments to dislocated shopkeepers whose structures were acquired.
Div Com also emphasized on the concerned to address all cases as per the feasibility of finances & priority.
Meanwhile, the department has already started demolition of acquired structures at Habba Kadal and Rainawari.
Meanwhile in order to ensure proper work culture and efficient public delivery system in the Offices housed in DC Office Complex, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat conducted a detailed inspection of various Offices and sections here.
The Deputy Commissioner inspected the Tehsil Office South, District Statistical & Evaluation Office, Office of Additional District Development Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner Nazool, Offices of Registrar and Sub-Registrar East, besides petition writers and stamp vendor zones.
During the visit, the DC interacted with the Officers and other Officials and emphasized the paramount importance of transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public service delivery.
He stressed the need for adopting best work ethics and urged the staff to work with a proactive approach while addressing public issues and grievances.
The Deputy Commissioner stressed the significance of maintaining clean and organized office spaces and adhering to established protocols. He also discussed the benefits of technological intervention to streamline processes and reduce manual paperwork.
The DC also enjoined upon the employees to ensure utmost punctuality in their respective offices, besides maintaining proper cleanliness and discipline. He further asked them to work with utmost dedication to ensure time bound disposal of files.
Meanwhile, the DC also inspected petition writers and stamp vendor zones and laid emphasis on treating the public in a compassionate way.(GNS)
