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BMC asks officials to strictly follow model code of conduct

Wednesday, 09 October 2013 11:36 administrator
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The Pioneer             09.10.2013

BMC asks officials to strictly follow model code of conduct

To provide better facilities to the voters, the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) is making special arrangements for the voters. The BMC Commissioner Vishesh Gadpale asked the officials to make proper arrangements by strictly following the model code of conduct.

While addressing a meeting of BMC officials here on Monday at Acharya Narendradev Library, Gadpale gave certain instructions to the officials. He said that to provide proper facilities to the voters’ different teams have been formed in all the 14  zones of the city. All the team members would work on the instructions of their respective zonal officer. Moreover 14 officials have been given duties for different 14 zones.

Implementing the instructions given by district election officer, a control room would be established at Mata Mandir that would be divided into three sections and would remain open for 24 hours. Notably, the BMC Commissioner Vishesh Gadpale has prohibited any casual leave for the officials concerned and BMC employees till the elections.

During the meeting, BMC Additional Commissioner Sanjay Kumar, BMC senior officials, zonal officials, engineers, engineers (water works), sanitary in-charges, ward in-charges and other employees were present.

The BMC Commissioner Vishesh Gadpale asked the officials concerned to make provisions for proper drinking water, sitting arrangements, proper lighting system and facilitate a ramp for the handicapped. The officials must also maintain the cleanliness facilities at the booths.

To make proper drinking water facilities at the voting booths, Gadpale asked the officials to keep water filters and glasses for the citizens. He also asked the officials to distribute the required material for voting on the spot and make proper and separate provision for it. He also said that if any complain or any problem is conveyed by any citizens, the officials concerned must resolve the problem immediately. He asked the officials concerned to update the name list, phone numbers and other details of the team members at the control room.

Gadpale further instructed the officials to provide the information of required hoardings, flex their size and number to the control room. Moreover, he asked the officials to remove the hoardings and flex from the Governmental properties.

He also asked the officials to remain updated 24 hours through their e-mails and on mobile phones and work according to the instructions given.

 

Vadodara Urban Development Authority demolishes another building at Madhavnagar

Wednesday, 09 October 2013 08:22 administrator
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The Times of India               09.10.2013

Vadodara Urban Development Authority demolishes another building at Madhavnagar

VADODARA: Vadodara Urban Development Authority (VUDA) has brought down a block at Madhavnagar residential scheme for the urban poor in Atladara. VUDA claimed that this was done to construct new houses. However, the city unit of Congress claimed that the building had partially collapsed and was subsequently brought down.

VUDA officials stated that it was under the process of bringing down all the buildings to construct new ones. They claimed that they had been issued a notice by Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) to raze the remaining blocks.

Officials said they began with the block nine on Tuesday as sounds were coming from it. "Residents complained that it seemed as if damage was taking place to this block. We decided to bring this building down on a priority," VUDA assistant executive engineer A C Vyas said.

City Congress president Narendra Ravat said bringing the buildings down was like destroying evidence. He added that residents had not been given any notice stating that the block would be demolished. He claimed that the belongings of a resident were in a house in the block when it was brought down.

Ravat stated that a portion of the bottom of the building was damaged and it was only then brought down. Ravat said those who had come for the demolition did not have any letter to show that they were to demolish the building. "They stopped work and left the place when we demanded that they furnish a document," he said.

 

Civic panel allocates Rs 20cr to PMPML

Wednesday, 09 October 2013 08:19 administrator
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The Times of India               09.10.2013

Civic panel allocates Rs 20cr to PMPML

PUNE: The standing committee on Tuesday approved a proposal to provide Rs 20 crore to the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) to support its free and subsidized passes' scheme.

"The Pune Municipal corporation has already paid Rs 10 crore to the PMPML. On Tuesday, the standing committee approved Rs 20 crore proposal to help the transport body to continue with its free and subsidized passes scheme," said standing committee chairman Vishal Tambe.

In 2012-13, the PMPML suffered a deficit of Rs 62.22 crore. The PMPML officials stated that the PMC must help the public transport utility to overcome financial crisis and to continue with its free and subsidized passes scheme. The PMPML had demanded Rs 33 crore from the civic body.

There are 12 types of passes given to the commuters by the PMPML at discounted rates. Some of them are meant for students, senior citizens and physically-challenged individuals.

"The PMC has always helped the transport body to manage it finances. With total allocation of Rs 30 crore, the PMC has now shouldered the major responsibility to address the problem. Its time that Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation also help the PMPML," said Tambe.

Action against malls continues

The PMC continued to take action against malls for violating building norms. It demolished illegal construction in three malls across the city on Tuesday.

The PMC started the drive last week after it observed that vacant areas marked in malls and multiplexes to help visitors in case of any untoward event are being encroached. These areas are being used for reception and setting up stalls, exhibitions and game zones. In some malls, terrace areas have been covered.

According to the PMC, it defeats the purpose of allotting open spaces in malls. The PMC officials are checking if the malls are working as per the no-objection certificates of the fire brigade and occupation certificates. Even parking facilities are being checked. 

 
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