lieutenant-Governor Najeeb Jung along with the Chief Secretary SK Srivastava held a review meeting of principal secretaries, secretaries and HODs at Delhi Secretariat to assess the functioning of various departments like Public Works Department (PWD), Health, Revenue, Social Welfare Child Development and DTC, among others. Secretary (PWD) informed Jung that the action taken report (ATR) was submitted following field inspections at NMV lane at lodhi Road and Bhisham Pitamah Marg, AIIMS Flyover, August Kranti Marg, Outer Ring Road, Ring Road from Moti Bagh to Rajghat, Tihar Jail and DDU Hospital, Ring Road bypass, Old Delhi Railway Station, Boulevard Road and ISBT area, Delhi Government officials said. They said 11 corridors have been identified for encroachment drive.
Giving an update on ongoing desilting work, he said that 50 per cent of desilting has been done. Water and sewerage leakage points discovered during inspections have been informed to Delhi Jal Board (DJB). Violation of advertising policy guidelines (criteria of no unipole on right of way) was also discovered. As regards policy on non-motorised vehicle lane, Chief Secretary has given directions in UTTIPEC. Jung directed the officials to prioritise desilting at Najafgarh nullah, keep up the momentum of field visits etc, officials said. Secretary (Revenue) informed Jung shortcomings related to electronic token system, non-operational CCTV cameras, incidence of touts, poor infrastructure, shortage of staff were noted during inspection.