The Times of India          07.11.2013

KMC decides to regularize rates of wood, pandas at Bhairo Ghat

KANPUR: Taking the complaints of exorbitant charges for last rites at Bhairo Ghat, the Kanpur Municipal Corporation has decided to regularize the rates of wood and pandas.

During a review meeting, municipal commissioner DK Singh constituted a committee headed by Rajeev Shukla to fix the cost of wood used in pyre and charges of panda for executing last rituals. All fixed rates should be displayed on a board which would be erected at Bhairo Ghat, he directed.

The commissioner also directed that facility of electric crematory should always be available. After being informed that some NGOs were willing to adopt electric crematory way Singh directed to call them on November 8 to discuss the issue.

Blacklisted: Municipal commissioner blacklisted one Mayank Construction Company for not taking any interest in the allotted construction work. The company had been allocated the work of laying footpath in ward number 80. A sum of Rs 2.13 lakhs had also been given in advance on February 26, 2013 but the company had not started repairing and laying of footpath till the time.

The matter was brought to the knowledge of commissioner during the review meeting. Singh ordered to confiscate the security money and blacklist the company.

Shelter homes: The municipal commissioner has fixed the responsibility of homes to zonal engineers. They would work as in-charge while a sanitary inspector and supervisor would be responsible for the maintenance of home. Chief engineer and zonal engineer zone -1 apprised the municipal commissioner that as many as 28 shelter homes were being run in the city. Singh also directed to erect display board near shelter homes and reappoint the employees who were posted there earlier.

Removal of hoardings: During the meeting the municipal commissioner said a team would be constituted to launch a campaign against illegal hoardings and banners in the city. Singh said a three-day time will be given to owners to remove the hoardings and banners.

Suspended: Municipal commissioner, during spot inspection at Tulsi Vihar under ward 24, found sanitary workers absent and lack of cleanliness. Sanitary supervisor Bal Krishna was called and suspended later by the commissioner.