Raipur

Principals who refuse to install power meters in schools

SR

District Collector VK Dhurve on Thursday issued directives to take stern action against principals who refuse to get an electricity meter installed in the Government schools managed by them. It was informed to the Collector in the meeting that some of the principals had sought disconnection of power in their schools

While chairing the time-bound meeting at the District Collectorate here, Dhurve had sought information on the status of internal power supply in schools  located in the rural areas of the district. He also asked officials that all development agencies must complete their pending work by end of this month.

Dhurve directed that the officials must also ensure speedy disposal of applications pertaining to various welfare programmes and those collected at the camps and the drives organised by the district administration.

The Collector during the meeting reviewed the department-wise status of pending applications received during the Gram Suraj Abhiyan, Nagar Suraj Abhiyan, the letters received by the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, applications received at the public grievance redressal camps, the letters of MPs and MlAs besides the Jandarshan programme.

After reviewing the status of applications and the letters, Dhurve directed the officials to carry out disposal of  all the pending applications.Similarly, the Collector directed that the officials take action on all the applications received during the Chief Minister’s Vikas Yatra with dedication.

The meeting also discussed the status of recruitment of Assistant Teacher (Panchayat) in the areas of Janpad Panchayat and Urban areas. The recruitment process of the teachers is expected to be completed by June 15 this year.

The Collector specifically stated that the recruitment of all teachers be made on the basis of a merit list. later, Dhurve also inquired about the third phase of programme to distribute forest rights pattas to the beneficiaries.