Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal Khattar on Saturday directed officers of the Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department to launch a special campaign to tag stray cattle as well as those at homes in cities and villages to prevent people from leaving them on the roads.
Fine would be imposed on anyone found doing so.
The directions came while Khattar was redressing the grievances of people in Rohtak. On a complaint made by residents of various villages regarding stray cattle, he said the state government would send stray cattle to gaushalas and nandishalas before August 15.
On a complaint regarding delay in issuance of water and power connections, he said since these came under essential services, officers should not delay in issuing them. Delay in issuing connections increased the possibility of theft of electricity. Efforts are being made to provide 24-hour power supply to those who regularly pay electricity bills.
As the maximum number of complaints related to electricity, Khattar directed the officers that people who were applying for power connections should not face any inconvenience. The officers were told not to bother consumers for minor things and fix their problems on priority basis.
The CM said solar system constituted a priority area and grant was being given to promote renewable energy. Officers should seriously take up applications for solar system.
On a complaint pertaining to wrong installation of solar panel, the Chief Minister ordered action against the company concerned. Such consumers as offered to pay bill after installation of meter should be issued power connections with concession.
Khattar directed officers of the Irrigation Department to fill up all water works on priority basis to tackle the problems related to drinking water. Redressing the grievance of the villagers of Kherisadh, the Chief Minister directed officers of the Public Health Engineering Department to fix drinking water supply in 15 days. He directed the
Deputy Commissioner, Atul Kumar, to inspect all water works and soon submit a report in this regard.
On a complaint by the people of Meham, the CM directed the SDM that meat and liquor shops should not be opened in areas close to temples. He ordered immediate action against such shops.
Taking action on a complaint regarding sanitation, he directed the officers to ensure regular implementation of the Swachchhta Abhiyan. He also directed them to get the drains cleaned regularly.
On a complaint regarding irregularity committed in the recruitment of Assistant Professor in Maharshi Dayanand University, the Chief Minister said the matter would be investigated. Taking action on a complaint regarding removal of encroachments, he said fine should be impose on anyone found guilty.