Parvesh Verma orders suspension of three DJB revenue officers
Delhi Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma on Thursday ordered the suspension of three Delhi Jal Board (DJB) zonal revenue officers following a surprise inspection. During his visit across Rajendra Nagar, Kanhaiya Nagar, and Ashok Vihar, the minister took firm action over alleged administrative lapses, delays in grievance redressal, and supervisory failures.
The zonal revenue officers of Rajendra Nagar, Kanhaiya Nagar, and Ashok Vihar were suspended with immediate effect. In addition, the assistant sub-officer (ASO) of the Kanhaiya Nagar zone was also placed under suspension. The action was taken after several public complaints were received regarding poor service delivery and unresolved grievances in the concerned areas.
According to officials, the minister undertook the inspection to assess field-level functioning and verify whether departmental standards were being followed. During the visits, Verma examined attendance registers, complaint records, and operational procedures to evaluate responsiveness and accountability within the DJB offices. “Public offices must function with discipline, responsibility, and transparency. Any lapse in duty or supervision will invite strict action. Accountability is non-negotiable,” the minister said, warning officials that negligence in public service would not be tolerated.
Residents of the affected zones had flagged issues related to delays in addressing complaints, lack of responsiveness from officials, and irregularities in administrative functioning.
