Revenue Minister Prem Prakash Pandey conducted inspection of the ponds of the city in view of Chhath puja and made announcement for providing `35 lakh for beautification of pond in Sector-7.
Pandey was satisfied by the works undertaken at Sector -2 pond and said that the development of the pond has been done properly and people will also like this.
He said that “People perform rituals at ponds and if the place is clean and well developed they also give blessings.”
At the pond located at Sector —7 , the Minister announced to provide `35 lakh for drainage, park and lighting arrangement.
He then moved to Chawani area and inspected Darri pond and laxman pond and asked the officers of the Municipal Corporation regarding development works and directed them to complete the work at the earliest.
He found that the ponds were being damaged by the cattle and said that the dairy owners who have been allotted land in Gokul Nagar should be shifted there.
Those who are reluctant, their allotment should be cancelled. Pandey asked the officers to deal strictly with dairy owners. local residents complained about activities of anti-social elements in the area.
The Minister issued directives to the police officers to deal with such elements strictly. At Khursipar pond, Pandey expressed dissatisfaction regarding cleanliness and maintenance.
He said that if Kiwar Company fails to perform satisfactorily, the contract should be terminated .He asked the Municipal Commissioner Narendra Dugga to take action against the company.
He was accompanied by a number of corporators and officers of the Municipal Corporation.