Ujjain Divisional Commissioner Ravindra Pastor reviewed preparations for Simhastha-2016 at Ujjain on Monday. He directed to ensure all Simhastha works completion on time and transparently.The Divisional Commissioner said that land acquisition works for Simhastha should be initiated at the earliest. He directed to install boards at work sites. It was directed at the meeting that works should not be stopped during monsoon. Pastor asked officers to adhere to rules while getting works done pertaining to Simhastha.
Work should be done in accordance with storage rules, tenders should be floated on time and special attention should be paid that tender rates should not exceed market rates. He directed to pay special attention to quality. Payments made for Simhastha works must be posted immediately on Simhastha’s website and give its wide publicity.He asked officers to present lists and action plans for all the works. Construction works should be displayed on GIS Map and completed works should be displayed in the map with different colour.
It was informed at the meeting that a temporary road measuring 130 kms is to be constructed for Simhastha of which work of 60 kms has been completed. Electricity Department informed that 300 poles have been installed so far.The Divisional Comm-issioner directed to behave equally with devotees at Mahakal Mandir. He said that other entry points should not be closed at the time of visits of VIPs. SP informed that a control room will be set up at Rano Ji Ki Chhatri for Simhastha.